Hutchinson Health Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SEEK COMMUNITY FUNDING FOR HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS IN THE HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $509,369
- Spending
- $230,926
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 86
- Highest pay
- $551,697, director
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 74% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $230,926 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O - EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS FOR A DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. HUTCHINSON HEALTH FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") SECTION 501(C)(3) AND IS PART OF THE HEALTHPARTNERS ORGANIZATION, (HEALTHPARTNERS). FOUNDED IN 1957, HEALTHPARTNERS IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN FINANCING AND ADMINISTRATION. HEALTHPARTNERS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MEMBERS, PATIENTS, AND COMMUNITY. HEALTHPARTNERS SEEKS TO TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE THROUGH A RELENTLESS FOCUS ON THE TRIPLE AIM- PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION, AND MAINTAINING AFFORDABILITY. HEALTHPARTNERS, INC. (HPI) IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND LICENSED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(4) AND IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF HEALTHPARTNERS. HEALTHPARTNERS INCLUDES AN ARRAY OF TAX-EXEMPT AND TAXABLE ORGANIZATIONS. A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN HEALTHPARTNERS, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THEM, CAN BE FOUND ON SCHEDULE R WITHIN THIS 990 RETURN. DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE INDIVIDUAL FORM 990 RETURN FOR THAT ORGANIZATION. HPI IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF PARK NICOLLET HEALTH SERVICES WHICH IN TURN IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF HUTCHINSON HEALTH, BOTH OF WHICH ARE MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") SECTION 501(C)(3). HUTCHINSON HEALTH IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES EITHER DIRECTLY SUPPORT HUTCHINSON HEALTH OR ARE IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION. HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 9 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREES IN HEALTH CARE DELIVERY RELATED FIELDS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO RECOGNIZE THE ONGOING NEEDS OF BOTH OUR COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SYSTEM FOR QUALIFIED, CARING HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TOTALED $8,500. THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDRAISING AND GRANTING: THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $459,438 IN DONATIONS FOR 2024. THESE FUNDS WERE DIRECTED TO SEVERAL PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS WELL AS INTERNAL PROGRAMS, GREATEST NEED ALLOCATIONS AND CAPITAL REQUESTS WITHIN HUTCHINSON HEALTH. SOME OF THE PROGRAMS RECEIVING FUNDING INCLUDED: - HEALTH AND WELL-BEING PROJECTS-AWARDED $128,139 PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH EMPHASIS ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND FOOD EQUITY. - QUALITY & SAFETY-CHEMICAL RESISTANT SUITS-AWARDED $2,750 PURCHASE OF 12 CHEMICAL RESISTANT SUITS TO PROTECT WORKERS WHEN TREATING PATIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO CHEMICALS. ALLOWS WORKERS TO SAFELY DECONTAMINATE PATIENTS PRIOR TO ENTERING THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE. - HUTCHINSON HEALTH CLINIC-TRAINING MANIKINS-AWARDED $2,000 MUCH NEEDED TRAINING MANIKINS FOR MALE/FEMALE CATHETERIZATION AND INJECTION/IMMUNIZATION TEACHING TO ASSIST WITH THE ANNUAL SKILLS TRAINING DAY AND NEW STAFF TRAINING. ENDOSCOPY-WORKSTATION ON WHEELS-AWARDED $4,310 PURCHASE A LARGER WORKSTATION ON WHEELS (WOW) TO SUPPORT THE WORK IN ENDOSCOPY. THE LARGER CART WILL HELP STAFF WHEN THEY ARE DOING 10-13 SCOPES IN A DAY. ACUTE CARE-VIDEO MONITORING-AWARDED $7,050 INSTALLING AND EQUIPPING ANOTHER FIVE PATIENT CARE ROOMS FOR VIDEO MONITORING ON OUR ACUTE CARE FLOOR. SIX OF THE 18 BEDS WERE FUNDED IN 2024. THIS HELPS FOR SAFER AND MORE EFFICIENT PATIENT MONITORING WHILE PATIENTS ARE ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL. BIRTHCARE-MILK BANK-AWARDED $3,000 PROVIDING BREAST MILK TO NEWBORNS WHOSE MOTHER'S MILK IS NOT YET AVAILABLE DUE TO THE PROCESS OF BIRTH. OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH-SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES-AWARDED $6,975 THIS GRANT WILL PAY FOR THE LICENSED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS (LADCS) TO BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN THE HUTCHINSON MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS. SERVICES WILL INCLUDE ONE-TO-ONE SCREENING, ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTIONS TO STUDENTS DEEMED AT RISK FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES. HUTCHINSON SENIOR CARE SERVICES(HRLC)-MEMORY CARE ITEMS-AWARDED $3,000 PROVIDING TACTILE SUPPLIES AND/OR DECORATIONS FOR THE RESIDENTS IN THE SECURED ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE NEIGHBORHOOD TO VISUALIZE, TOUCH AND MANIPULATE. THIS WILL PROVIDE STIMULATION FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN TO ENHANCE THEIR LIVING EXPERIENCE. HUTCHINSON FARMER'S MARKET-POP PROGRAM-AWARDED $6,000 THIS GRANT HELPS EMPOWER CHILDREN, SENIOR CITIZENS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES. CHILDREN AND SENIORS RECEIVE UP TO $4/WEEKLY TO SPEND AT THE FARMER'S MARKET ON FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. CROW RIVER SWAT TEAM-MEDICAL EQUIPMENT-AWARDED $3,375 PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL FIRST AID KITS THAT ARE PORTABLE ENOUGH TO HAVE ON ALL OFFICERS DURING CRITICAL INCIDENTS. CITY OF HUTCHINSON PRCE-RECREATION EQUIPMENT-AWARDED $5,000 REPLACING WORN OUT GYM EQUIPMENT AND PURCHASING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENSORY AND EXPLORATORY PLAY FOR INDOOR PLAYGROUND PARTICIPANTS. MEGHAN'S PLACE-HEALTH AND WELLNESS DAY-AWARDED $3,000 SPONSORING PART OF THEIR 6TH ANNUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DAY BY HELPING COVER THE COST OF WORK SHOP RELATED EXPENSES. THIS EVENT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO GROW THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. HUTCHINSON CHAMBER FOUNDATION-CHILD CARE COALITION-AWARDED $2,500 CREATING A BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL FARMERS AND HUTCHINSON CHILDCARE PROVIDERS TO BRING LOCAL NUTRITION TO THE KIDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. CHILDCARE PROVIDERS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH RECIPES. MCLEOD COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES-BILINGUAL LACTATION SPECIALIST-AWARDED $2,156 PROVIDING FUNDING TO TRAIN A BILINGUAL RN AS A CERTIFIED LACTATION SPECIALIST TO DO HOME VISITS TO FAMILIES WHO NE
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
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Foundation Health LLC (Fairbanks, AK), EIN 81-3021580. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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