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Munson Healthcare Foundations

EIN 38-2642724 · Traverse City, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INSPIRING CHARITABLE SUPPORT TO ENHANCE HEALTH CARE FOR THE PEOPLE OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN. THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH MUNSON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONS IS ORGANIZED ARE: A) TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES OF MUNSON HEALTHCARE, A MICHIGAN NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES; B) TO ASSIST IN A CHARITABLE MANNER, IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE HEALTH CARE PURPOSES OF MUNSON HEALTHCARE AND ITS AFFILIATES; C) TO OBTAIN FUNDS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES IN THE AREA OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION OF DISEASES; D) TO PROVIDE A BENEFIT TO MUNSON HEALTHCARE AND ITS AFFILIATES BY DISTRIBUTING INCOME OR TRANSFERRING ASSETS TO OR OTHERWISE SUPPORTING THEM; E) TO PARTICIPATE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT POSSIBLE WITHIN THE RESTRICTIONS OF THE CORPORATION'S FUNDS AND ASSETS IN ANY ACTIVITY DESIGNED AND CARRIED ON TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY; F) TO PARTICIPATE IN ESTABLISHING AND ACHIEVING MUNSON HEALTHCARE'S REGIONAL FUNDRAISING TARGETS AND GOALS IN ACCORDANCE WIT

Income
$12.6 million
Spending
$12.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
13
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$2.9 million, director

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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $4.7 million spent. FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER, A RELATED ORGANIZATION IN THE MUNSON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. MAJOR INITIATIVES FUNDED INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LABORATORY, ACQUISITION OF ION ROBOTIC BRONCHOSCOPY TECHNOLOGY, PURCHASE OF LEVO HEAD POSITIONERS, UPGRADES TO ORTHOPEDIC EQUIPMENT, AND THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES FOR STROKE CARE AND RADIATION ONCOLOGY. OTHER FUNDED ITEMS INCLUDE UNMET HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF PATIENTS IN THE MUNSON SERVICE AREA, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, SUPPORT FOR CHILD HEALTH AND WELLNESS, CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION COSTS FOR NURSES, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS.
  2. $2.4 million spent. FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF MUNSON HEALTHCARE CADILLAC, A RELATED ORGANIZATION IN THE MUNSON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. MAJOR INITIATIVES FUNDED INCLUDE PURCAHSE DAVINCI ROBOT, PURCHASE OF ULTRASOUND MACHINES, SUPPORT FOR ROBOTICS PROGRAM AND OR VIDEO INTEGRATION.
  3. $796,253 spent. FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF MUNSON HOME CARE, A RELATED ORGANIZATION IN THE MUNSON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. MAJOR INITIATIVES FUNDED INCLUDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE SERVICES, PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT, AND PROVIDER EDUCATION.
  4. $2.8 million spent. ADDITIONALLY, MUNSON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONS SERVES AS THE FUNDRAISING ARM FOR THE ENTIRE MUNSON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS IN TAX YEAR 2023 RAISED MONEY FOR MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER, MUNSON HEALTHCARE CADILLAC, MUNSON HEALTHCARE OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING, MUNSON HEALTHCARE CHARLEVOIX HOSPITAL, PAUL OLIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND MUNSON HEALTHCARE MANISTEE HOSPITAL.
  5. ADDITIONALLY, MUNSON HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONS SERVES AS THE FUNDRAISING ARM FOR THE ENTIRE MUNSON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS IN TAX YEAR 2023 RAISED MONEY FOR MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER, MUNSON HEALTHCARE CADILLAC, MUNSON HEALTHCARE OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING, MUNSON HEALTHCARE CHARLEVOIX HOSPITAL, PAUL OLIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND MUNSON HEALTHCARE MANISTEE HOSPITAL.

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 May 1986.

    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: AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Los Angeles, CA), EIN 95-4112121. 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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