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Mercyhealth Development Foundation Inc

EIN 36-3197918 · Rockford, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MERCYHEALTH'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES WITH A PASSION FOR MAKING LIVES BETTER, GUIDED BY A VISION OF EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE, SERVICE, PARTNERSHIP, AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS. CORE VALUES INCLUDE HOLISTIC HEALING, PRIORITIZING PATIENTS, TREATING EACH OTHER LIKE FAMILY, AND STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THIS MISSION BY LEVERAGING PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ACROSS THE HEALTH SYSTEM.

Income
$8.7 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
53.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
0
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$16.3 million, president/ceo (see pages 41-42)

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 53.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $5.2 million spent. IN FY2025, ENDOWMENTS AND RESTRICTED FUNDS ENABLED CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE HEALTH SYSTEM, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR PARTNERS AND PHYSICIANS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. RESTRICTED GIFTS ALSO FUNDED ESSENTIAL PATIENT SUPPORT, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS, TRANSPORTATION FOR CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING TREATMENT, CARE AND COMFORT ITEMS FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS AND CRITICAL EQUIPMENT FOR NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS (NICUS).DONATIONS FROM THE AUXILIARY SUPPORTED INITIATIVES SUCH AS: - RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE - NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS - PET THERAPY PROGRAMS - RADIOLOGY SCHOOL ASSISTANCE
  2. $598,308 spent. THROUGH CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO FUND THE RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE, OPERATED BY MERCYHEALTH CLINICIANS, PROVIDING FREE MEDICAL CARE TO UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED CHILDREN AT MORE THAN 12 SITES ACROSS NORTHERN ILLINOIS. SERVICES INCLUDED VACCINATIONS, LEAD AND BLOOD SCREENINGS, MEDICAL EVALUATIONS, AND TREATMENT TO PREVENT EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS.THE ANNUAL CHARITY BALL AND OTHER FUNDRAISERS THROUGH THE YEAR BENEFITED THE HOUSE OF MERCY, A HOMELESS SHELTER IN JANESVILLE. IN FY2025, THE HOUSE OF MERCY PROVIDED 8,412 SHELTER NIGHTS, SERVING 201 INDIVIDUALS (139 ADULTS AND 62 CHILDREN).
  3. $81,084 spent. THE PARTNER CRISIS FUND CONTINUED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCING SEVERE HARDSHIPS SUCH AS NATURAL DISASTERS, SERIOUS ILLNESS, OR FAMILY LOSS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDED PATIENT CARE EXAMS, THERAPIES, CLASSES, AND EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS RENT AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENT FAMILIES. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED TO MERCYHEALTH AT HOME FOR ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND PATIENTS, AND TO THE AUTISM SUPPORT PROGRAM, WHICH ASSISTED 27 INDIVIDUALS IN FY2025.

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 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 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 January 1984.

    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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