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Hurley Foundation

EIN 38-3085047 · Flint, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO OPERATE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, EDUCATION, MEDICAL CARE, AND THE DELIVERY THEREOF, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER METROPOLITAN FLINT AREA AND FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF ITS FUNDS TO SUCH INSTITUTIONS CREATED, OPERATED AND MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FLINT.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
224
Highest pay
$144,652, president

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 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 (1)
  1. $2.7 million spent. THE HURLEY FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO OPERATE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, EDUCATION, MEDICAL CARE, AND THE DELIVERY THEREOF, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER METROPOLITAN FLINT AREA. HURLEY FOUNDATION PROUDLY PRIMARILY SUPPORTS HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER AND HURLEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WHERE EVERYONE RECEIVES ACCESS TO CLINICAL EXCELLENCE REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. HURLEY FOUNDATION PROMOTES ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE BY RAISING, PROVIDING AND LEVERAGING FUNDS, INCLUDING GRANTING OVER $2.1M IN 2024 TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS REGARDING FOOD INSECURITY, BREAST CANCER NAVIGATION PROGRAM, LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT, CHILD & FAMILY LIFE, FACILITY UPGRADES, PRENATAL THROUGH AGE THREE BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, PATIENT ASSISTANCE/SERVICES, TRAUMA, PEDIATRIC, ONCOLOGY, PICU, NICU, SICKLE CELL, PREGNANCY, DIABETES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. HURLEY FOUNDATION IS THE DESIGNATED CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK (CMN) HOSPITAL FOR THE CENTRAL REGION OF MICHIGAN - COVERING 17 COUNTIES, RAISING CRITICAL FUNDS THOUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP. ADDITIONALLY, HURLEY FOUNDATION PROUDLY HOSTS AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS A ROBUST VOLUNTEER SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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