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Saint Marys Foundation

EIN 38-1779602 · Grand Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE, SAINT MARY'S FOUNDATION AND TRINITY HEALTH, SERVE TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT OF THE GOSPEL AS A COMPASSIONATE AND TRANSFORMING HEALING PRESENCE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES.SAINT MARY'S FOUNDATION IS A MEMBER OF TRINITY HEALTH-MICHIGAN AND TRINITY HEALTH.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
59 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
51
Highest pay
$924,821, trustee; trinity grand rapids pres

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 59.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 26 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 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)
  1. $2.8 million spent. SINCE 1964, SAINT MARY'S FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION"), LOCATED IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI, HAS SERVED AS THE FUNDRAISING ARM OF TRINITY HEALTH GRAND RAPIDS HOSPITAL, AN UNINCORPORATED DIVISION OF TRINITY HEALTH-MICHIGAN. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION INCLUDE PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESOURCES THROUGH VOLUNTEERS SERVICES AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, AND PROMOTING HEALTH EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION RAISED $4,100,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, AND THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT WITH ASSISTANCE FROM DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND GENEROUS FRIENDS. THE FOUNDATION GAVE $1,480,000 TO TRINITY HEALTH GRAND RAPIDS HOSPITAL THIS YEAR DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025. FUNDS RAISED SUPPORTED CLINICAL EXCELLENCE, MEDICAL AND NURSING EDUCATION, CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PATIENT SUPPORT. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS HELP TRINITY HEALTH GRAND RAPIDS HOSPITAL MEET THE VAST MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED COMMUNITY AND TO RESPOND TO THE UNMET NEEDS OF OLDER PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY.PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: WWW.TRINITYHEALTHMICHIGAN.ORG/FOUNDATION-AND-GIVING/

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

  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 June 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 July 1967.

    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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