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Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Corporation

EIN 38-2791823 · Detroit, 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

HENRY FORD HEALTH WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL (HFWH) IS AN AFFILIATE OF HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM DBA HENRY FORD HEALTH ("HF HEALTH") SERVING THE SOUTHERN METROPOLITAN DETROIT MICHIGAN COMMUNITIES. ESTABLISHED IN 1926, OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN THE SCIENCE AND ART OF HEALTH CARE AND HEALING.AS AN INTEGRATED COMPONENT OF ONE OF THE NATION'S LEADING COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEMS, IT IS THE MISSION OF HFWH TO IMPROVE HUMAN LIFE THROUGH THE EXCELLENCE OF THE SCIENCE AND ART OF HEALTH CARE AND HEALING. HFWH IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HEALTH SERVICES AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL THE CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HEALTH CARE DELIVERY, INCLUDING ACUTE, SPECIALTY, PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE CARE SERVICES BACKED BY EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.

Income
$470.3 million
Spending
$435.0 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
2,788
Volunteers
190
Highest pay
$7.1 million, director/ 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 16 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 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. $340.4 million spent. FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS HENRY FORD HEALTH WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL HAS SERVED THE DOWNRIVER COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH A COMMITMENT TO CHARITABLE GIVING, OUTREACH AND BUILDING STRONGER, HEALTHIER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL OPERATES 360 LICENSED BEDS AND OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF CLINICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING GENERAL MEDICINE, SURGERY, BIRTHING CENTER AND 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CARE. HENRY FORD HEALTH WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL ALSO PROVIDES PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHAB, ADULT MENTAL HEALTH AND NEUROSURGICAL SERVICES. DURING 2024 HFWH HAD 14.905 DISCHARGES.WITH A SENSE OF HUMAN COMPASSION, WE GIVE TO, ORGANIZE, LEAD, PARTNER AND EMBRACE THE WIDE-RANGING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. IN GIVING BACK TO THE CULTURE AND PEOPLE THAT SURROUND US, WE GAIN A PRICELESS FULFILLMENT IN KNOWING WE HAVE INVESTED IN THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR NEIGHBORS. ESTABLISHED IN 1926, OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN THE SCIENCE AND ART OF HEALTH CARE AND HEALING. SERVING THE DOWNRIVER REGION AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, HENRY FORD HEALTH WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL IS ONE OF THE MAJOR EMPLOYERS OF THE CITY OF WYANDOTTE. MEDICAL EDUCATION:HENRY FORD HEALTH WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL HAS AN OSTEOPATHIC GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AND TRAINS ABOUT 100 MEDICAL STUDENTS AND OVER 60 RESIDENTS IN 4 PROGRAMS.HENRY FORD HEALTH WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL IS ACCREDITED BY MANY PRESTIGIOUS AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. THESE SEALS OF APPROVAL GIVE OUR PATIENTS THE CONFIDENCE IN KNOWING THEY ARE RECEIVING THE HIGHEST QUALITY HEALTH CARE POSSIBLE. OUR ACCREDITATIONS INCLUDE:THE REHABILITATION ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR INPATIENT MEDICAL REHABILITATIONCOLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGISTSAMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATIONAMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION
  2. $47.2 million spent. HFWH PROVIDES OUTPATIENT SERVICES AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHERN METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES. IN TOTAL THIS REPRESENTED 328,215 OUTPATIENT ENCOUNTERS DURING 2024.HENRY FORD HEALTH CENTER - BROWNSTOWN IS A STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY THAT OFFERS THE CONVENIENCE OF WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS FOR A VARIETY OF CLINICAL NEEDS, INCLUDING LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGY SERVICES. IT ALSO OFFERS AMBULATORY AND/OR OUTPATIENT SURGERIES, EMERGENCY ROOM SERVICES, A SLEEP STUDIES CENTER, AND PHYSICIAN OFFICES FOR ALLERGY, DERMATOLOGY, PEDIATRICS AND OTHER SPECIALTIES.
  3. $39.1 million spent. HFWH OPERATES TWO 24-HOUR EMERGENCY FACILITIES, EMERGENCY SERVICES REPRESENTED 76,835 PATIENT VISITS DURING 2024.
  4. OTHER REVENUE CONSISTS OF RECORD FEES, PARKING FEES, TUITION, MEDICAL RESIDENT TRAINING AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INCOME

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 November 6, 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 March 1988.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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