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Lafayette General Health System Inc

EIN 38-3646817 · Lafayette, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT AND SUPPORT OF ITS RELATED 501(C)(3) HEALTH CARE ENTITIES WHICH PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO RESTORE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT SERVES.

Income
$301.4 million
Spending
$293.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 73%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$7.0 million, trustee (end 3/2024)

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs.

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

    13 of 20 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 (2)
  1. $191.5 million spent. LAFAYETTE GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. THE PARENT ENTITY OF LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., ST. MARTIN HOSPITAL, INC., UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, ACADIA GENERAL HOSPITAL, LAFAYETTE HEALTH VENTURES, INC., LAFAYETTE GENERAL FOUNDATION, AND KAPLAN GENERAL HOSPITAL PROVIDED SUPPORT OF THE MISSIONS OF THESE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND THIER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS DURING THE YEAR. THESE HOSPITALS PROVIDE NEEDED MEDICAL CARE TO THE COMMUNITY. THE HEALTH SYSTEMS ALSO PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR THESE ORGANIZATIONS. THE REVENUE RECORDED IS THE ORGANIZATIONS SHARE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES' EARNINS FOR THE YEAR, AS WELL AS MANAGEMENT FEES PAID BY THE OTHER ORGANIZATION TO THE HEALTH SYSTEM.
  2. $56.4 million spent. COMMUNITY MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NEEDED MEDICAL CARE TO THE PARISH REGARDLESS OF THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY. SERVICES INCLUDE INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT CARE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S HEALTHCARE MISSION.PROGRAM SERVICES STATISTICS RELATED TO PROVIDING COMMUNITY MEDICAL CARE FOR THE HOSPITAL DURING FYE 12/31/24 WERE: 47 LICENSED BEDS, 8,2211 TOTAL PATIENT DAYS, 14,781 EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS, 450 INPATIENT SURGERIES AND 1,113 OUTPATIENT SURGERIES.

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 December 2002.

    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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