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Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc

EIN 35-1568821 · Mishawaka, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

WE, SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (SJRMC) AND TRINITY HEALTH, SERVE TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT OF THE GOSPEL AS A COMPASSIONATE AND TRANSFORMING HEALING PRESENCE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES.SJRMC IS A MEMBER OF TRINITY HEALTH.

Income
$144.6 million
Spending
$153.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
3,335
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$2.8 million, treasurer; trinity health evp cfo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 119% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 11 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $140.6 million spent. SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (SJRMC) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, MULTI-HOSPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM LOCATED IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA IN MISHAWAKA, INDIANA. SJRMC IS THE PARENT OF SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-SOUTH BEND CAMPUS (A 254-BED ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL AT THE MISHAWAKA CAMPUS), SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-PLYMOUTH CAMPUS (A 58-BED ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL), AND THE FOUNDATION OF SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. SJRMC GOVERNS, MANAGES AND PROVIDES LONG-RANGE PLANNING, FINANCIAL, LEGAL, AND OTHER EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THESE AFFILIATES.SJRMC ALSO OWNS AND OPERATES SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL GROUP, A NETWORK OF 14 PRIMARY CARE AND 26 SPECIALTY OFFICES. THE NETWORK INCLUDES MORE THAN 130 PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS AND SPECIALISTS. ALL OF THE DOCTORS ARE CONNECTED TO THE ENTIRE HEALTH SYSTEM, MAKING IT EASY TO COORDINATE CARE. IN FY25, THE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL GROUP HAD OVER 227,000 OUTPATIENT VISITS.PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HTTP://WWW.SJMED.COM

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 June 2025.

    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 March 1946.

    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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