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Carle Development Foundation

EIN 37-1159978 · Urbana, 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

TO RAISE FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC AND OTHER SOURCES, MAINTAIN THOSE FUNDS AND, AS APPROPRIATE, EXPEND PRINCIPAL AND INCOME TO SUPPORT THE CARLE FOUNDATION MISSION OF PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE AND ADVANCING MEDICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS.

Income
$17.4 million
Spending
$17.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
32
Volunteers
368
Highest pay
$2.3 million, ex officio, voting // 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 12 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 (4)
  1. $7.6 million spent. GREATER PEORIA YOUNG MINDS PROJECT BUILDING COSTS - THE YOUNG MINDS PROJECT BULIDNG COSTS FUND SUPPORTS THE TRANSFORMATION OF A FORMER SKILLED NURSING FACILITY IN WEST PEORIA INTO A STATE-OF-THE-ART CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER, TRILLUM PLACE YOUNG MINDS CENTER, AN AFFILIATE OF CARLE HEALTH. THE PURCHASE OF THE BUILDING AND THE RENOVATION EXPENSES WERE MADE POSSIBLE BY THIS FUND. (Expenses $ 6,113,890 including grants of $ 6,066,712)(Revenue $ 0) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE - OTHER PROGRAMS FUNDED AND SUPPORTED BY THE CARLE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INCLUDE RURAL HEALTH AND FARM SAFETY, RESEARCH IN MANY AREAS INCLUDING CANCER/CARDIOLOGY/DIGESTIVE HEALTH/GENERAL NURSING, MEDICAL EDUCATION IN BOTH HOSPITAL SETTINGS AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS, PEDIATRICS INITIATIVES AND PATIENT CARE.
  2. $573,764 spent. CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT - THIS FUND SUPPORTS THE CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT PROGRAM AT CARLE. PURCHASES INCLUDE AN ADVANCED CRITICAL CARE GROUND AMBULANCE, A HAMILTON VENTILATOR, AND AN ADVANCED HUMAN PATIENT SIMULATOR, ENHANCING EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING THROUGHOUT CARLE'S SERVICE REGION.
  3. $484,605 spent. STEPHENS FAMILY INNOVATIONS IN MEDICAL RESEARCH - THE STEPHENS FAMILY INNOVATIONS IN MEDICAL RESEARCH FUND SUPPORTS RESEARCH LED BY CARLE HEALTH CLINICIAN SCIENTISTS IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS RESEARCHERS. IT IS DESIGNED TO DIRECTLY IMPACT PATIENT CARE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. THESE PROJECTS ALSO INVOLVE MEDICAL STUDENTS AT CARLE ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE TRAINING OF FUTURE GENERATIONS OF PHYSICIAN SCIENTISTS. (Expenses $ 6,113,890 including grants of $ 6,066,712)(Revenue $ 0) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE - OTHER PROGRAMS FUNDED AND SUPPORTED BY THE CARLE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INCLUDE RURAL HEALTH AND FARM SAFETY, RESEARCH IN MANY AREAS INCLUDING CANCER/CARDIOLOGY/DIGESTIVE HEALTH/GENERAL NURSING, MEDICAL EDUCATION IN BOTH HOSPITAL SETTINGS AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS, PEDIATRICS INITIATIVES AND PATIENT CARE.
  4. $6.1 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE - OTHER PROGRAMS FUNDED AND SUPPORTED BY THE CARLE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INCLUDE RURAL HEALTH AND FARM SAFETY, RESEARCH IN MANY AREAS INCLUDING CANCER/CARDIOLOGY/DIGESTIVE HEALTH/GENERAL NURSING, MEDICAL EDUCATION IN BOTH HOSPITAL SETTINGS AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS, PEDIATRICS INITIATIVES AND PATIENT CARE.

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 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 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 November 1984.

    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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