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Mary Free Bed Guild Fund

EIN 38-2643392 · Grand Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The primary mission of the Mary Free Bed Fund is to support the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes and missions of the Mary Free Bed Guild and its subsidiaries. The Mary Free Bed Fund also supports activities and organizations whose focus is on the education, recreation, health and well-being of the disabled population in western Michigan. In addition, the Fund will support community organizations that promote the mission and direction of the Mary Free Bed Guild and its subsidiaries.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
126

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 87% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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.

  • 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 March 31, 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 (3)
  1. $838,290 spent. PROVIDE FUNDS TO MARY FREE BED GUILD, MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AN VISUALLY IMPAIRED, MARY FREE BED FOUNDATION, AND MARY FREE BED ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS (ALL 501(C)(3) CORPORATIONS) TO COVER COSTS OF MEDICAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS; EQUIPMENT AND ADAPTIVE DEVICES FOR PATIENTS; PROVIDE GRANTS TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED AND THE GENERAL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $813,577 spent. TO PROVIDE SPACE, EQUIPMENT, AND OUTDOOR THERAPY AREA FOR MARY FREE BED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL AND MARY FREE BED ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS (BOTH 501(C)(3) CORPORATIONS) STAFF AND PATIENTS.
  3. $303,993 spent. PROVIDE SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND DISABLED FAMILY MEMBERS TO HELP COVER COSTS OF EQUIPMENT, MEDICAL CARE, ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES, SEATING SYSTEMS, RECREATION, LODGING SUBSIDIES FOR OUT-OF-TOWN FAMILIES, ADAPTIVE BICYCLES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO MINORITY STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 March 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.

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