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Fisher-Titus Foundation

EIN 34-1476937 · Norwalk, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE HEALTH-CARE SERVICES AVAILABLE WITHIN OUR REGION BY RAISING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL BUILDING PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY, AND TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES TO BETTER SERVE RESIDENTS.

Income
$659,135
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
44.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$674,664, president & ceo

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

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 55% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 10 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $758,402 spent. THE FISHER-TITUS FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT HEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT HURON AND THE ADJACENT COUNTIES. IN 2024, THE FISHER-TITUS FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS OF OVER $5,000:-SUPPORTED THE PEDIATRIC THERAPY PROGRAM AT FISHER-TITUS MEDICAL CENTER FOR SUPPLIES AND TRAINING TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE SPECTRUM OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AND LEARNING DIFFERENCES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS THE COST TO PROVIDE THOSE CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS WITH VARIOUS PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS, EVENTS, AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. (PROGRAM COSTS $7,488)-DONATED TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION FISHER-TITUS AFFILIATED SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF NORTH CENTRAL EMS FOR HELP IN PURCHASING AN AMBULANCE. (PROGRAM COSTS $12,951).-DONATED TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION FISHER-TITUS AFFILIATED SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF NORTH CENTRAL EMS FOR HELP IN PURCHASING AN ZOLL ZVENT VENTILATOR. (PROGRAM COSTS $15,199).-DONATED TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION FISHER-TITUS AFFILIATED SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF NORTH CENTRAL EMS FOR HELP IN PURCHASING ZOLL AUTO PULSE UNITS. (PROGRAM COSTS $32,370).-DONATED TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION FISHER-TITUS MEDICAL CENTER IN SUPPORT OF THE NURSING DEPARTMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PATIENT RECLINERS. (PROGRAM COSTS $49,806).-DONATED TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION FISHER-TITUS MEDICAL CENTER IN SUPPORT OF THE VACCINE FOR KIDS PROGRAMS IN VARIOUS OFFICES. (PROGRAM COSTS $11,028).-DONATED TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION FISHER-TITUS MEDICAL CENTER IN SUPPORT OF THE NURSEY DEPARTMENT FOR HELP IN PURCHASING THE CUDDLES INFANT SECURITY SYSTEM. (PROGRAM COSTS $20,000).-DONATE TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION FISHER-TITUS MEDICAL CENTER IN SUPPORT OF THE DESIGNING OF THE NEW SENIOR CAMPUS. (PROGRAM COSTS $25,706).-DONATED TO AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION NORWALK MEMORIAL HOME IN SUPPORT OF THE TCU DEPARTMENT FOR HELP IN PURCHASING ELOPEMENT PREVENTION EQUIPMENT. (PROGRAM COSTS $10,422).-DONATED TO SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO IN SUPPORT OF NORWALK'S WEEKENDS WITHOUT HUNGER PROGRAM. (PROGRAM COSTS $22,405)-SUPPORTED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE VILLAGE OF GREENWICH YOUTH BASEBALL FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT. (PROGRAM COSTS $8,301)-SUPPORTED THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WHICH ASSISTS EMPLOYEES SUFFERING A QUALIFYING HARDSHIP. (PROGRAM COSTS $11,933)

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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