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Goshen Health System Inc

EIN 35-1974765 · Goshen, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Goshen Health is to improve the health of our communities by providing innovative, outstanding care and services, through exceptional people doing exceptional work.

Income
$91.3 million
Spending
$90.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
660
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$1.2 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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 70% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 19 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. $82.1 million spent. Goshen Health is a non-denominational not-for-profit organization providing health care services for the general public. The mission of Goshen Health is to improve the health of our communities by providing innovative, outstanding care and service, through exceptional people doing exceptional work. The System's values include: Compassion - and commitment to service with empathy. Accountability - with integrity and action. Respect - through treating others as you wish to be treated. Excellence - in all we do. The organization created the current three-year strategic plan during 2022 to run from 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2025. The current strategic priorities are as follows: 1. Growth of Key Service Lines 2. Timely and Efficient Access to Services 3. Recruitment and Retention of Colleagues and Providers 4. Clinical Quality 5. Partnerships with Insurers and Employers Key components of Goshen Health include the operations of a multi-specialty physician network of Goshen Health physicians. The physician network employs healthcare providers dedicated to meeting the health care needs of area residents, young and old. The network of both primary care and specialty providers enhances the system's ability to care for the community. Goshen Health physicians represent the following care areas: family practice, neurology, cardiology, adult internal medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, bariatrics, gastroenterology, infection control, oncology, and urgent care. Goshen Health physicians provide health care services to all members of the communities regardless of their ability to pay. The network offers financial assistance to those patients unable to pay all or a portion of their bill and who are unable to qualify for assistance through federal and state government assistance programs. Patients are asked to provide financial information to assess their financial position.

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 August 1997.

    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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