Marshall Browning Hospital Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MISSION - TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.VISION - TO BE THE HOSPITAL OF CHOICE FOR OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT CARE AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE.
- Income
- $40.5 million
- Spending
- $40.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 386
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $440,357, physician
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
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 51% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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 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 (1)
- $32.3 million spent. MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITAL OFFERS A RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE HOSPITAL ANNUALLY PROVIDES ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES TO DU QUOIN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT PRACTICES AND AT SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS AT NO COST TO THE SCHOOL. COMMUNITY EDUCATION LUNCHEONS ARE OFFERED MONTHLY, WITH PHYSICIANS/PROVIDERS PRESENTING PROGRAMS ON HEALTH TOPICS. THE PROGRAM AND MEAL ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST. ADDITIONALLY, HOSPITAL STAFF REACH PATIENTS WITH PRESENTATIONS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS, INCLUDING HEART HEALTH, THYROID DISEASE, NUTRITION, WEIGHT LOSS, KIDNEY DISEASE, DIABETES, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, SLEEP APNEA, ARTHRITIS, FOOT CARE, EXERCISE, AND DIET, ETC. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATED IN THE HIGH SCHOOL FFA'S AG SAFETY DAY AND TAUGHT ELEMENTARY CHILDREN ABOUT LOOK-ALIKE POISONS. THE HOSPITAL SPONSORS AN ANNUAL FREE SWIM PARTY FOR THE COMMUNITY'S CHILDREN, WHERE LUNCH IS PROVIDED AND EDUCATION ON TICK AND MOSQUITO BITES IS OFFERED. THE HOSPITAL SUPPLIES A NURSE WHO TEACHES SEXUAL HEALTH AND STDS TO ALL 8TH GRADE STUDENTS IN THE COUNTY.THE HOSPITAL OFFERS A WEEKLY COUMADIN (WARFARIN) CLINIC FOR PATIENTS ON COUMADIN THERAPY. THE CLINIC IS DIRECTED BY THE HOSPITAL PHARMACIST, FOR WHOM NO REIMBURSEMENT IS RECEIVED FOR PHARMACIST SERVICES. THE HOSPITAL CONTRACTS WITH PHREESIA, A SOFTWARE PLATFORM THAT MANAGES PATIENT INTAKE AND ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS. IT DELIVERS CLINICALLY RELEVANT CONTENT AND ALLOWS FOR PATIENT SCREENING FOR SOCIAL NEEDS AND RISKS. IT PROVIDES A HEALTH CAMPAIGN THAT SENDS PATIENTS ELECTRONIC REMINDERS TO SCHEDULE SCREENINGS SUCH AS MAMMOGRAMS, COLORECTAL SCREENINGS, AND ANNUAL MEDICARE WELLNESS VISITS.HOSPITAL MANAGERS ARE FREQUENTLY GUEST SPEAKERS AT SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND ORGANIZATIONS ON VARIOUS HEALTH TOPICS AND HEALTHCARE CAREERS. MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITAL HAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ITS JOB SHADOWING PROGRAM. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED SPORTS AND SCHOOL PHYSICALS TO LOCAL STUDENTS FOR A FEE OF $10 AND RETURNED THE FEE TO THE PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS. MARSHALL BROWNING SERVES AS A CLINICAL SITE FOR JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE NURSING STUDENTS AND FOR OTHER COLLEGES, INCLUDING SIU MEDICAL SCHOOL, SIU-C, REND LAKE COLLEGE, KASKASKIA COLLEGE, CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE, AND SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A FOUR-YEAR $1,000 PER YEAR SCHOLARSHIP TO A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR ENTERING THE HEALTHCARE FIELD EACH YEAR. MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITAL PROVIDES A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES TO CITIZENS AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY HEALTH CHECKS AND DEEPLY DISCOUNTED LAB TESTING EVERY TUESDAY. HOSPITAL STAFF DONATE THEIR TIME TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIRS, FIRST-AID STATIONS, CONSERVATION FAIRS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES FREE SPACE FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC FOR CHILDREN FOUR TIMES A YEAR. HOSPITAL SPACE IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR COMMUNITY CLASSES ON AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DEFIBRILLATORS (AED), BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS), AND FOOD SAFETY MANAGER TRAINING. THIS YEAR, THE HOSPITAL DONATED AN AED TO A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.MARSHALL BROWNING ANNUALLY SUPPORTS THE DU QUOIN DISTRICT #300 SCHOOL, DU QUOIN YOUTH CLUB, NUBABILITY, SPECIAL OLYMPICS AND MANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. THE HOSPITAL HOSTS SIX AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES EACH YEAR. A MEMBER OF THE HOSPITAL'S MANAGEMENT TEAM SERVES ON THE TRANSITION2HOPE RESOURCE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES A FREE WEEKLY MEAL TO THE HOMELESS, ALONG WITH SHOWERS, FOOD, AND CLOTHING. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A FREE MEAL TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS EACH MONTH AT THE TRANSITION 2 HOPE RESOURCE CENTER, AND EMPLOYEES REGULARLY DONATE ITEMS SUCH AS COATS, HATS, GLOVES, CANNED GOODS, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS. THE HOSPITAL FREQUENTLY DONATES SUPPLIES AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS TO THE RESOURCE CENTER AND EMPLOYEES DONATE COATS, SHOES AND OTHER CLOTHING.MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITAL PARTNERS WITH NATIONWIDE PRESCRIPTION CONNECTION (NPC) TO HELP PATIENTS OBTAIN MEDICATIONS THEY NEED BUT CANNOT AFFORD. THE HOSPITAL PAYS FOR THIS INITIATIVE AND IS FREE TO PATIENTS. MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITAL PROVIDES A CARE COORDINATION PROGRAM THAT ORGANIZES PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES DRIVEN BY A PATIENT-CENTERED FOCUS. TO SUPPORT CARE COORDINATION, THE HOSPITAL EMPLOYS THREE KEY TEAM MEMBERS. THE POSITIONS INCLUDE A TRANSITIONAL CARE NAVIGATOR, ANNUAL WELLNESS NURSE, AND CARE COORDINATOR. THE STAFF MEMBERS COORDINATE SAFE PATIENT TRANSITIONS BETWEEN HOSPITAL STAYS TO DISCHARGE HOME, ADDITIONAL FOLLOW-UP AFTER ED VISITS, AND CHRONIC DISEASE CARE MANAGEMENT. PATIENT CARE ITEMS ARE PROVIDED FREE TO PATIENTS IN NEED, INCLUDING BEDSIDE COMMODES, BLOOD PRESSURE CUFFS, GLUCOMETERS, PORTION CONTROL PLATES, PILL BOXES, AND PEDOMETERS. ANNUAL WELLNESS VISITS INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE YEARLY HEALTH REVIEW THAT HELPS OUR PATIENTS CREATE A PERSONALIZED PREVENTION PLAN WITH THEIR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER. THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITAL CREATED A COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE. HARD COPIES WERE PROVIDED TO VARIOUS AGENCIES. IT IS ALSO POSTED ON THE HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE. THE VARIOUS AGENCIES ARE LISTED AS HYPERLINKS WHICH TAKE THE VIEWER TO THE AGENCY WEBSITES. IN THE PAST, A MEMBER MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITAL'S MANAGEMENT TEAM PRESENTED A WEBINAR FOR ILLINOIS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OUTLINING THE HOSPITAL'S INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT OF TRANSITION 2 HOPE. THE WEBINAR HAS INSPIRED AN ORGANIZATION TO DONATE A TOTAL OF $90,000 THAT WILL BE USED TOWARD TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1941.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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