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Aultman Health Foundation

EIN 34-1445390 · Canton, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$89.3 million
Spending
$86.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
51 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
476
Volunteers
258
Highest pay
$1.2 million, director - ahf

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 51.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    48 of 67 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $31.4 million spent. AULTMAN HEALTH FOUNDATION (AHF) WAS FORMED AS A SUPPORT ENTITY TO AULTMAN HOSPITAL (AH) AND AHF'S SUBSIDIARIES. THIS STRUCTURE IS COMMON TO MANY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS. AHF PERFORMS ACTIVITIES THAT DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY IMPACT AH AND SUBSIDIARIES. THERE IS A CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AHF AND AH AND SUBSTANTIAL RESOURCES OF AHF ARE COMMITTED TO FURTHERING THE AH MISSION.
  2. $31.0 million spent. WITH 227 EMPLOYEES, THE AULTMAN SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES THE TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR BUSINESS AND CLINICAL SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT AHF, ITS SATELLITE FACILITIES AND SUBSIDIARIES. THE SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY TEAM HANDLES EVERYTHING RELATED TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT AULTMAN HEALTH FOUNDATION - INCLUDING HARDWARE, SOFTWARE DATA SECURITY AND INTERNAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
  3. $8.1 million spent. THE 59-MEMBER AULTMAN HEALTH FOUNDATION HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES RELATIVE TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, COMPENSATION, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYEE RECRUITING, ALL ONBOARDING SERVICES, HRIS FUNCTIONS, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, AND EMPLOYEE EVENTS ACROSS AHF FACILITIES.
  4. $5,408 spent. 2024 WAS ANOTHER YEAR OF GROWTH AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR AULTMAN SERVICES ACROSS THE SYSTEM. AULTMAN ORRVILLE HOSPITAL EARNED A 2024 PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY FROM THE CHARTIS CENTER FOR RURAL HEALTH. IN JANUARY 2024, AULTMAN HOSPITAL BROUGHT THE FIRST GE OMNI LEGEND PET/CT SYSTEM TO NORTHEAST OHIO. WITH THIS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY, PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-RESOLUTION PET/CT IMAGES, FASTER SCAN TIMES, IMPROVED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND INCREASED DIAGNOSTIC POWER. THE SYSTEM OFFERS DEEP LEARNING DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING SOFTWARE, DELIVERING TWICE THE SENSITIVITY OF PREVIOUS SCANNERS AND EMPOWERING PROVIDERS WITH THE CLINICAL INFORMATION THEY NEED ACROSS MULTIPLE SPECIALTIES.IN MARCH, AULTMAN WOODLAWN RECEIVED APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PATIENT BEDS FOR INPATIENT REHABILITATION EXPANDING TO 60 BEDS. THIS EXPANSION ALLOWED US TO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION TO ADDITIONAL PATIENTS. AND WITH THE COMPASSIONATE CARE CENTER AND HOME HEALTHCARE (AULTMAN HEALTH CARE IN YOUR HOME) ALSO AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS, AULTMAN WOODLAWN IS ABLE TO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED CARE AND SUPPORT TO EVEN MORE OF OUR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. AULTMAN RECEIVED $6.8 MILLION IN GRANTS FROM THE STATE OF OHIO IN LATE MARCH TO EXPAND SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS. AULTMAN PARTNERED WITH BROWN LOCAL SCHOOLS, CLAYMONT CITY SCHOOLS AND TUSCARAWAS VALLEY LOCAL SCHOOLS TO VASTLY EXPAND THEIR EXISTING SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS. THE FUNDING IS BEING USED TO BUILD NEW HEALTH CENTERS TO PROVIDE MORE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN ALL THREE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. AULTMAN HEALTH FOUNDATION OFFICIALLY BECAME AULTMAN HEALTH SYSTEM IN JUNE. FOR MANY YEARS, AULTMAN HAS EXPANDED INTO A TRUSTED REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM WITH AN EVER-GROWING FOOTPRINT AND AN EXTENSIVE OFFERING OF LOCATIONS AND SERVICES. WE RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM THE STATE OF OHIO TO CONDUCT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME OF AULTMAN HEALTH SYSTEM, A NEW NAME THAT MORE ACCURATELY REFLECTS OUR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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