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Abraham Lincoln Healthcare Foundation

EIN 36-3492268 · Springfield, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE LIVES AND BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH BETTER HEALTH.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$1.1 million, svp & cfo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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 September 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 (5)
  1. $552,384 spent. ABRAHAM LINCOLN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION D/B/A LINCOLN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION'S (LMF) USES CHARITABLE GIFTS OF $545,857 TO PURCHASE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND PATIENT CARE ITEMS FOR LMH, WHICH IN THE PAST YEAR INCLUDED NECK WRAPS, STOP BLEED KITS, SCI FIT STEPONE TOTAL BODY, BOWNS AND BOWLING, YMCA AND LUCAS CHEST COMPRESSION EQUIPMENT TO LMH AND MEMORIAL CARE. LMF AUXILIARY USED CHARITABLE GIFTS OF $5,491 TO PURCHASE LOBBY CHIRSTMAS DECOR AND SMART STAND WITH SCALE.
  2. $54,576 spent. HEALTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM IS A MAJOR TENET OF LMF FUNDING. IN ORDER TO ENSURE A SUPPLY OF TALENTED HEALTHCARE WORKERS DOWN THE ROAD, ALHF HAS ESTABLISHED A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO LOCAL STUDENTS WITH COMMITMENTS TO RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL UPON GRADUATION. IN FY2025, LMF PROVIDED $54,576 IN GRANTS TO 16 INDIVIDUALS. THESE GRANTS INCLUDE COLLEAGUE EDUCATON GRANTS OF $34,450, COLLEAGUE CERTIFICATIONS OF $2,870, AND ASSISTANCE TO COLLEGUES WITH CATASTROPHIC EVENTS OF $1,000. LMF PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 26 PATIENTS TO RECEIVE SCREENING MAMMOGRAMS OF $16,256.
  3. $39,820 spent. ABRHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL D/B/A LINCOLN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION'S (LMF) COMMUNITY HEALTH COLLABORATIVE HOUSES ALL COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES THAT EXTEND OUTSIDE THE WALLS OF LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (LMH). ITS VISION IS TO CREATE THE HEALTHIEST COMMUNITY IN THE NATION. CURRENT INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE LMH MARKET PROVIDING ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS TO ALL IN OUR COMMUNITY; THE COORDINATED APROACH TO CHILD HEALTH (CATCH) PROGRAM PROMOTES HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPACTING OVER 5 SCHOOLS WITH 3,200 LOCAL STUDENTS; SUPPORTING THE TRAILBLAZERS AND COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS.
  4. $215,453 spent. LMF PROVIDES SERVICES TO COLLEAGUES AND VISITORS THROUGH THE HOSPITAL'S GIFT SHOP, LMF FUNDS THE LIFELINE SERVICE FOR SENIORS, AND FUNDS THE FARMERS MARKET TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD TO THE COMMUNITY.
  5. (EXPENSES $ 215,453 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0)(REVENUE $ 88,855) LMF PROVIDES SERVICES TO COLLEAGUES AND VISITORS THROUGH THE HOSPITAL'S GIFT SHOP, LMF FUNDS THE LIFELINE SERVICE FOR SENIORS, AND FUNDS THE FARMERS MARKET TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD TO THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 December 2016.

    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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