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Indiana University Health Care Associates Inc

EIN 35-1747218 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak32 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To deliver preeminent medical care and service to our patients and communities through outstanding and innovative medical leadership and practice, while participating in and supporting excellence in education and research. We achieve this with the vision of becoming the Midwest's premier academic multi-specialty physician group by being: - Renowned for our scope and quality of compassionate, patient-centered care; world-class care. - Recognized for our exemplary access and service to patients and referring physicians, putting patients first. - Lauded for our ability to improve the health of community for which it serves. - Distinguished for our scientific investigation and research that defines tomorrow's care. - Celebrated for our commitment to the education and training of health professionals and acclaimed for the quality of our learners. - Acclaimed for our development of world-class academic leadership and the next generation of health care experts.

Income
$1.4 billion
Spending
$1.9 billion
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
2,839
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$2.2 million, physician

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

Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 6% 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

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 7 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 billion spent. INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES, INC. ("IU HEALTH PHYSICIANS") IS THE MOST COMPLETE MULTI-SPECIALTY PHYSICIAN GROUP IN THE STATE OF INDIANA. IU HEALTH PHYSICIANS PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY PATIENT-CENTERED CARE PLACING THE HIGHEST PRIORITY ON THE NEEDS OF THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILIES, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY. (Expenses $ 4,242,695 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 3,414,329) INCOME (LOSS) FROM PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES
  2. $604.0 million spent. IU HEALTH PHYSICIANS PROVIDES SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE COORDINATED ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES, TO RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNED TO MEET THE MISSION OF THE INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM.
  3. $26.5 million spent. IU Health Care Associates leases physician office and clinic space to tax-exempt RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGS. (Expenses $ 4,242,695 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 3,414,329) INCOME (LOSS) FROM PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES
  4. $4.2 million spent. INCOME (LOSS) FROM PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES

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 October 13, 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 March 1989.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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