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The Blessing Foundation Inc

EIN 37-1128705 · Quincy, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 1983, THE BLESSING FOUNDATION RAISES, MAINTAINS, AND DISBURSES CHARITABLY DONATED FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM.

Income
$8.6 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
62.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 48%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$982,703, trustee (ex-

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 62.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 57% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

    11 of 11 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 (1)
  1. $2.1 million spent. THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE BLESSING FOUNDATION, INC. (CORPORATION) IS ORGANIZED ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, OR EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES, THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE AND SUPPORT, BY DONATION, LOAN OR OTHERWISE, THE INTERESTS AND PURPOSES OF BLESSING HOSPITAL, BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES, INC., BLESSINGCARE CORPORATION DBA ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE HEALTH CARE OR CONDUCT EDUCATION OR RESEARCH, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ANY SUCH ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE CORPORATION SHALL IN ALL EVENTS NOT BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AND BE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) AND EITHER SECTION 509(A)(1) OR SECTION 509(A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED; AND THE CORPORATION SHALL RAISE FUNDS FOR ANY OR ALL OF THE ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FROM THE PUBLIC AND FROM ALL OTHER SOURCES AVAILABLE, AND SHALL RECEIVE, MAINTAIN, AND ADMINISTER SUCH FUNDS AND EXPEND PRINCIPAL AND INCOME THEREFROM IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES. THE FOLLOWING LISTS SPECIFIC EXPENDITURES IN REGARDS TO THE PURPOSE LISTED ABOVE. BLESSING HOSPITAL - FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS OF 1,400,000 BLESSING-RIEMAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES BLESSING HOSPITAL - SCITON LASER 199,000 BLESSING HOSPITAL - EMPLOYEE CRISIS/CARING CLUB FUND 147,446 BLESSING HOSPITAL - STUDENT WORKER SUPPORT FOR BLESSING- 95,000 RIEMAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES BLESSING HOSPITAL - EARLY LEARNING CENTER SCHOLARSHIPS 50,000 BLESSING HOSPITAL - EARLY LEARNING CENTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT 50,000 SPECIALIST BLESSING HOSPITAL - EARLY LEARNING CENTER EDUCATOR SMART 50,000 START TRANSITION BLESSING HOSPITAL - HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 26,800 BLESSING HOSPITAL - RADIOLOGY ULTRASONOGRAPHY SIMULATION 17,340 BLESSING HOSPITAL - FACULTY AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT FOR 15,000 BLESSING-RIEMAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES BLESSING HOSPITAL - ELECTROTHERAPY SYSTEM 9,416 BLESSING HOSPITAL - HOSPICE MUSIC THERAPY 8,000 BLESSING HOSPITAL - MAIN LAB ACCUVEIN FINDER 5,779 BLESSING HOSPITAL - MOCK PEDIATRIC CRASH CART 3,357 BLESSING HOSPITAL - SIT TO STAND LIFT 2,200 BLESSING HOSPITAL - EMS PEDIATRIC MANIKIN 1,559 BLESSING HOSPITAL - VASCULAR SIMULATION TOOL 1,210 BLESSING HOSPITAL - CARING CUPBOARD FOR BLESSING-RIEMAN 230 COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES QUINCY UNIVERSITY - FRANCES WATERKOTTE GRANT FOR NURSING 770 STUDENTS TOTAL 2,083,107 THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE BLESSING FOUNDATION, INC. (CORPORATION) IS ORGANIZED ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, OR EDUCATIONAL WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES, THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE AND SUPPORT, BY DONATION, LOAN OR OTHERWISE, THE INTERESTS AND PURPOSES OF BLESSING HOSPITAL, BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES, INC., BLESSINGCARE CORPORATION DBA ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE HEALTH CARE OR CONDUCT EDUCATION OR RESEARCH, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ANY SUCH ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY THE CORPORATION SHALL IN ALL EVENTS NOT BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AND BE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) AND EITHER SECTION 509(A)(1) OR SECTION 509(A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED; AND THE CORPORATION SHALL RAISE FUNDS FOR ANY OR ALL OF THE ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FROM THE PUBLIC AND FROM ALL OTHER SOURCES AVAILABLE, AND SHALL RECEIVE, MAINTAIN, AND ADMINISTER SUCH FUNDS AND EXPEND PRINCIPAL AND INCOME THEREFROM IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE PURPOSES. THE FOLLOWING LISTS SPECIFIC EXPENDITURES IN REGARDS TO THE PURPOSE LISTED ABOVE. BLESSING HOSPITAL - FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS OF 1,400,000 BLESSING-RIEMAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES BLESSING HOSPITAL - SCITON LASER 199,000 BLESSING HOSPITAL - EMPLOYEE CRISIS/CARING CLUB FUND 147,446 BLESSING HOSPITAL - STUDENT WORKER SUPPORT FOR BLESSING- 95,000 RIEMAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES BLESSING HOSPITAL - EARLY LEARNING CENTER SCHOLARSHIPS 50,000 BLESSING HOSPITAL - EARLY LEARNING CENTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT 50,000 SPECIALIST BLESSING HOSPITAL - EARLY LEARNING CENTER EDUCATOR SMART 50,000 START TRANSITION BLESSING HOSPITAL - HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 26,800 BLESSING HOSPITAL - RADIOLOGY ULTRASONOGRAPHY SIMULATION 17,340 BLESSING HOSPITAL - FACULTY AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT FOR 15,000 BLESSING-RIEMAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES BLESSING HOSPITAL - ELECTROTHERAPY SYSTEM 9,416 BLESSING HOSPITAL - HOSPICE MUSIC THERAPY 8,000 BLESSING HOSPITAL - MAIN LAB ACCUVEIN FINDER 5,779 BLESSING HOSPITAL - MOCK PEDIATRIC CRASH CART 3,357 BLESSING HOSPITAL - SIT TO STAND LIFT 2,200 BLESSING HOSPITAL - EMS PEDIATRIC MANIKIN 1,559 BLESSING HOSPITAL - VASCULAR SIMULATION TOOL 1,210 BLESSING HOSPITAL - CARING CUPBOARD FOR BLESSING-RIEMAN 230 COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES QUINCY UNIVERSITY - FRANCES WATERKOTTE GRANT FOR NURSING 770 STUDENTS TOTAL 2,083,107

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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