St Elizabeths Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Orde
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF St. Elizabeth's Hospital IS TO REVEAL AND EMBODY CHRIST'S HEALING LOVE FOR ALL PEOPLE THROUGH OUR HIGH QUALITY FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE MINISTRY.
- Income
- $337.1 million
- Spending
- $314.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- -22.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 1,565
- Volunteers
- 61
- Highest pay
- $912,947, treasurer / hshs svp & cfo
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
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 229% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% 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 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 11 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 (4)
- $75.9 million spent. Surgical Services at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital delivers advanced surgical care supported by the latest technologies and a team of highly skilled surgeons and staff. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and is designed to accommodate future medical innovations and technology upgrades. Advanced Operating Suite - 9 Operating Rooms and 1 Hybrid OR - Upgraded Stryker Video Integration System - Enables fully integrated ORs with real-time 4K imaging. - Computerized Integrated Surgery Platform - Allows real-time tele-surgical consultations and assistance via in-light camera technology, enhancing intraoperative decision-making and reducing the need for follow-up surgeries. Hybrid Operating Room - Combines advanced imaging with a surgical suite, ideal for complex, minimally invasive procedures such as vascular surgery. - Improves patient safety by allowing all aspects of care-including emergency intervention-in a single location without needing to move the patient. Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery - Two DaVinci Robots - Used for General Surgery, Urology, and Gynecology. - Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution - Recently integrated for Orthopedic Surgery. - Aquablation Therapy - First in the region to offer this advanced, minimally invasive treatment for BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), drawing patients from across the region. Annual Surgical Volume - FY25 Total Surgeries Performed: 7,174 (Expenses $ 66,412,886 including grants of $ 139,304)(Revenue $ 151,076,003) HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital provides a full continuum of care for both inpatients and outpatients, guided by our mission to reveal and embody Christ's healing love for all people through our high-quality Franciscan health care ministry. Our accredited programs consistently demonstrate excellent outcomes that benefit patients, families, and the community. We remain committed to delivering exceptional care to every person, regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay. Opened in November 2017, our modern hospital and medical office building reflect this mission by combining advanced technologies with compassionate, skilled caregivers in a comfortable and healing environment. Designed with efficiency and patient-centered care in mind, the facility features 144 private patient rooms and clinical areas that allow nurses more time at the bedside. Deluxe amenities in our Women and Infants Center further enhance the patient experience. St. Elizabeth's offers state-of-the-art services across a wide range of specialties, including surgery, medical imaging, laboratory, physical therapy, and emergency medicine. We proudly partner with leading providers such as HSHS Medical Group, Prairie Heart & Vascular Institute, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, Vituity, and the SLU Family Medicine Residency Program to bring high-quality care close to home. In addition to the main hospital, St. Elizabeth's serves the community through several convenient outpatient locations. The Belleville Health Center at 180 S. Third Street in downtown Belleville offers physical and occupational therapy, x-ray and 3D mammography, a walk-in clinic, and physician offices. Outpatient physical therapy services are also available at our Mascoutah location (739 N. Jefferson St., Mascoutah, IL 62258) and our Edwardsville location (1188 S. State Route 157, Suite 100, Edwardsville, IL 62025). The St. Elizabeth's Medical Office Building at 1512 N. Green Mount Road in O'Fallon further expands access by providing MRI, CT, x-ray, mammography, and Convenient Care services. Today, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital staffs 144 inpatient beds and employs more than 1,175 colleagues dedicated to safe, high-quality care. In Fiscal Year 2025, the hospital recorded 10,386 inpatient admissions and 213,392 total outpatient visits.
- $71.6 million spent. Cardiac Services Program Description HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital provides a comprehensive continuum of cardiovascular services, encompassing diagnostic evaluation, interventional and surgical treatment, rehabilitation, and wellness management. Services are delivered in compliance with applicable federal, state, and accrediting body standards. Accreditation and Certification: HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital maintains accreditation through the Society of Chest Pain Centers, an organization that establishes and monitors adherence to evidence-based protocols for the care of patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes. Accreditation affirms organizational compliance with national standards related to early identification, intervention, and patient education regarding myocardial infarction. Partnerships and Advanced Procedures: In collaboration with the Prairie Heart and Vascular Institute, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital provides advanced structural heart and device-based therapies. Electrophysiology Services: The hospital operates an Electrophysiology (EP) Laboratory. The EP program provides diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic intervention for complex arrhythmias, and device implantation (including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators). Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Cardiology: Comprehensive cardiac catheterization services are provided, including diagnostic angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and stent placement. Vascular Services: HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital provides comprehensive vascular diagnostic and interventional services in alignment with Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) Vascular Testing standards and other regulatory requirements. HSHS St. Elizabeth's provides coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and other open-heart surgical interventions in accordance with accepted surgical standards of care. Cardiac Rehabilitation: The hospital maintains a structured, multi-phase cardiac rehabilitation program. Services include monitored exercise therapy, patient education, and long-term wellness support, in compliance with American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) guidelines. Program Commitment: HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital is committed to maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards, to continuous quality improvement, and to the provision of safe, effective, and evidence-based cardiovascular care for the regional patient population.
- $34.8 million spent. St. Elizabeth's Hospital O'Fallon operates a 24-hour, 365-day-a- year Emergency Department (ED) dedicated to providing immediate stabilization and medical treatment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay for care. The ED is an essential service for our community. The comprehensive ED provides services to those seeking treatment for urgent medical conditions, minor injuries, and life-threatening emergencies. The hospital's accomplishments reflect the hard work, dedication, and expertise ensuring high quality of care to our community. - Recognized by the American College of Cardiology with the Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI, a testament to the hospital's STAT Heart program. - DNV Healthcare USA Inc. (DNV) reaffirmed St. Elizabeth's certification as a Primary Stroke Center. A facility certified as a Primary Stroke Center integrates exhaustive quality measures recommended by DNV, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the American Stroke Association and others. - Serves as an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) resource hospital for our local emergency medical services (EMS) colleagues. An IDPH resource hospital is a hospital designated by the IDPH to provide medical oversight and leadership for a specific EMS system within a region. With this renewal of certification, St. Elizabeth's continues to serve as a resource hospital for EMS Region Four. - IDPH approved Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner full treatment program providing comprehensive medical forensic and emergency care provided to sexual assault survivors under the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA). The program upholds high standards set by the state of Illinois and mandates timely care by trained professionals for evidence collection. - Accreditation by IDPH as Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP), in Illinois. This is a state-level recognition for providing comprehensive pediatric emergency care services meeting quality, safety, and educational standards. This recognition acknowledges the dedication to our pediatric population through pediatric-specific continuing education for staff, pediatric quality indicators, and participation in the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment. - The St. Elizabeth's Emergency Department serves as the IDPH Region 4 Chair for Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) (Expenses $ 66,412,886 including grants of $ 139,304)(Revenue $ 151,076,003) HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital provides a full continuum of care for both inpatients and outpatients, guided by our mission to reveal and embody Christ's healing love for all people through our high-quality Franciscan health care ministry. Our accredited programs consistently demonstrate excellent outcomes that benefit patients, families, and the community. We remain committed to delivering exceptional care to every person, regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay. Opened in November 2017, our modern hospital and medical office building reflect this mission by combining advanced technologies with compassionate, skilled caregivers in a comfortable and healing environment. Designed with efficiency and patient-centered care in mind, the facility features 144 private patient rooms and clinical areas that allow nurses more time at the bedside. Deluxe amenities in our Women and Infants Center further enhance the patient experience. St. Elizabeth's offers state-of-the-art services across a wide range of specialties, including surgery, medical imaging, laboratory, physical therapy, and emergency medicine. We proudly partner with leading providers such as HSHS Medical Group, Prairie Heart & Vascular Institute, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, Vituity, and the SLU Family Medicine Residency Program to bring high-quality care close to home. In addition to the main hospital, St. Elizabeth's serves the community through several convenient outpatient locations. The Belleville Health Center at 180 S. Third Street in downtown Belleville offers physical and occupational therapy, x-ray and 3D mammography, a walk-in clinic, and physician offices. Outpatient physical therapy services are also available at our Mascoutah location (739 N. Jefferson St., Mascoutah, IL 62258) and our Edwardsville location (1188 S. State Route 157, Suite 100, Edwardsville, IL 62025). The St. Elizabeth's Medical Office Building at 1512 N. Green Mount Road in O'Fallon further expands access by providing MRI, CT, x-ray, mammography, and Convenient Care services. Today, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital staffs 144 inpatient beds and employs more than 1,175 colleagues dedicated to safe, high-quality care. In Fiscal Year 2025, the hospital recorded 10,386 inpatient admissions and 213,392 total outpatient visits.
- $66.4 million spent. HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital provides a full continuum of care for both inpatients and outpatients, guided by our mission to reveal and embody Christ's healing love for all people through our high-quality Franciscan health care ministry. Our accredited programs consistently demonstrate excellent outcomes that benefit patients, families, and the community. We remain committed to delivering exceptional care to every person, regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay. Opened in November 2017, our modern hospital and medical office building reflect this mission by combining advanced technologies with compassionate, skilled caregivers in a comfortable and healing environment. Designed with efficiency and patient-centered care in mind, the facility features 144 private patient rooms and clinical areas that allow nurses more time at the bedside. Deluxe amenities in our Women and Infants Center further enhance the patient experience. St. Elizabeth's offers state-of-the-art services across a wide range of specialties, including surgery, medical imaging, laboratory, physical therapy, and emergency medicine. We proudly partner with leading providers such as HSHS Medical Group, Prairie Heart & Vascular Institute, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, Vituity, and the SLU Family Medicine Residency Program to bring high-quality care close to home. In addition to the main hospital, St. Elizabeth's serves the community through several convenient outpatient locations. The Belleville Health Center at 180 S. Third Street in downtown Belleville offers physical and occupational therapy, x-ray and 3D mammography, a walk-in clinic, and physician offices. Outpatient physical therapy services are also available at our Mascoutah location (739 N. Jefferson St., Mascoutah, IL 62258) and our Edwardsville location (1188 S. State Route 157, Suite 100, Edwardsville, IL 62025). The St. Elizabeth's Medical Office Building at 1512 N. Green Mount Road in O'Fallon further expands access by providing MRI, CT, x-ray, mammography, and Convenient Care services. Today, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital staffs 144 inpatient beds and employs more than 1,175 colleagues dedicated to safe, high-quality care. In Fiscal Year 2025, the hospital recorded 10,386 inpatient admissions and 213,392 total outpatient visits.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 March 1946.
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 October 21, 2026.
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