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Morris Hospital Foundation

EIN 36-3939156 · Morris, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MORRIS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, DEVELOP, AND ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH AT MORRIS HOSPITAL.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$922,893
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
11.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$855,241, president/ceo

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 154% 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 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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. $837,893 spent. THE MORRIS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN 1994 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND ACCEPTING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FOR THE HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF MORRIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTERS. THROUGH VARIOUS APPEALS, GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE CULTIVATION AND SOLICITATION, AND ONGOING STEWARDSHIP OF DONORS' GIFTS; THE FOUNDATION ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY IN THE NEED FOR PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF MORRIS HOSPITAL. EACH YEAR, THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO FUND PROGRAMS AND PURCHASES WHICH MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE POSSIBLE OR WOULD REQUIRE MORE TIME TO COMPLETE IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DONORS. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION DISBURSED MORE THAN $794,000 TO THE HOSPITAL FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING: RHYTHM OF OUR YOUTH FREE CARDIAC SCREENINGS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FELLOWSHIPS AND PROGRAMMING, TRAINING FOR FAMILY BIRTHING SUITE LACTATION SERVICES, EMERGENCY/DISASTER HARDSHIP RELIEF FUNDS TO ASSIST AUXILIANS AND EMPLOYEES FACING A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BECAUSE OF A CRISIS; SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS ENGAGED IN A HEALTH RELATED COURSE OF STUDY; WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO BREAST CANCER; A FREE WIG BOUTIQUE AT OUR RADIATION THERAPY CENTER; THE SERENITY GARDEN; PEDIATRIC TEDDY BEARS SO THAT OUR SMALLEST PATIENTS CAN FEEL CALM WHEN VISITING THE HOSPITAL OR HEALTHCARE CENTERS; AND EQUIPMENT TO HELP MANY DEPARTMENTS IN THE HOSPITAL PROVIDE THE BEST LEVEL OF CARE. THE 17 MEMBER VOLUNTEER FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTINUES TO MAKE PROGRESS EACH YEAR TOWARDS ITS VISION OF BECOMING A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO THE MORRIS HOSPITAL'S SUCCESS.

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 November 6, 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 December 1994.

    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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Hoag Hospital Foundation (Newport Beach, CA), EIN 95-3222343. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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