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Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation

EIN 37-1177053 · Alton, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORT TO ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$596,222, board member

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 76% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 152% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (5)
  1. $1.0 million spent. CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SUPPORT PATIENT NAVIGATORS IN SEVERAL CATEGORIES LIKE, HEART, CANCER, DIABETES, SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINERS, HEALTH EQUITY, ALONG WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE.
  2. $136,166 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDS TO ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR NURSING EDUCATION EXPENSES. EXPENSES INCLUDE THE COST OF CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES FOR SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE NURSING STAFF AND SCHOLORSHIPS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING A NURSING CAREER.
  3. $105,285 spent. PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT. DURING THE YEAR FUNDS WERE PROVIDED FOR NEW RECLINERS FOR PATIENT ROOMS.
  4. $60,744 spent. PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE A PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND FOR WHICH THE FAMILIES NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFF WHO WORK IN NON-NURSING POSITIONS TO TAKE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES, ATTEND WORKSHOPS AND/OR SEMINARS, AND OBTAIN EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.
  5. PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE A PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND FOR WHICH THE FAMILIES NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFF WHO WORK IN NON-NURSING POSITIONS TO TAKE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES, ATTEND WORKSHOPS AND/OR SEMINARS, AND OBTAIN EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS.

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 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 September 2025.

    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 October 1987.

    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.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Memorial Health Services (Fountain Vly, CA), EIN 95-1643381. 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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