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Franciscan Health Foundation Inc

EIN 35-1955283 · Mishawaka, IN

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

FRANCISCAN HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC. (THE FOUNDATION) RAISES, INVESTS, AND DISBURSES CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE, INC. THE OVERARCHING PURPOSE IS TO CONTINUE THE HEALING MINISTRY OF CHRIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEACHINGS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHERS TO PROVIDE A FULL CONTINUUM OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES; THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING THE EVER-GROWING HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF OUR PATIENTS AND TO SUPPORTING ALL FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE, INC.'S HEALTH CENTERS IN THEIR COMMITMENT TO BUILDING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES. THE FUNDS RAISED AND DISBURSED BY THE FOUNDATION SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS WITHOUT THE RESOURCES TO ATTAIN CARE WITHOUT REGARDS TO AGE, SEX, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; INCREASE PATIENT ACCESS TO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY; FURTHERS SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN ORDER TO IMPROVE CARE; AND PROMOTES WELLNESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Income
$11.1 million
Spending
$14.9 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
20.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$3.0 million, president and trustee

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. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.4 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 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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. $14.8 million spent. FRANCISCAN HEALTH FOUNDATION, INC. RAISES, INVESTS, AND EXPENDS CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE, INC. THE BENEFICIARY'S PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR THOSE IN NEED, RESPECT LIFE AND THE DIGNITY OF PERSONS, WELLNESS AND THE PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, RESTORATION TO HEALTH, AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEATH AS THE FINAL STEP TOWARDS WELLNESS.

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 September 1995.

    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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