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Froedtert South Inc

EIN 39-0816845 · Kenosha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FROEDTERT SOUTH, INC. IS COMMITTED TO LIVING OUT THE HEALING MINISTRIES OF THE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN FAITHS BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES THAT PROMOTES THE DIGNITY AND WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. THIS IS OUR MISSION AND OUR REASON FOR BEING. WE STRIVE TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN THE BEST PHYSICIANS AND STAFF AND PURCHASE THE BEST DIAGNOSTIC AND CURATIVE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT THAT OUR FINANCIAL RESOURCES WILL PERMIT. WE ALSO STRIVE TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WITH EMERGENT AND URGENT HEALTHCARE NEEDS, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THIS IS OUR COMMITMENT TO THE QUALITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY FUNDAMENTALS AFFECTING THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE.

Income
$486.9 million
Spending
$466.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
2,468
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$1.9 million, president/ceo/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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $421.4 million spent. ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL THAT PROVIDES INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, AND EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES TO ITS COMMUNITY. 2024 CHARITY CARE $4,469,756. CHARITY CARE IS DEFINED AS FREE OR DISCOUNTED HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AND WHO MEET ALL CRITERIA FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. CHARITY CARE IS BASED ON ACTUAL COSTS, NOT CHARGES, AND DOES NOT INCLUDE BAD DEBT. UNREIMBURSED COST OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS $38,190,739. UNREIMBURSED COST OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS IS DEFINED AS THE SHORTFALL EXPERIENCED WHEN PAYMENTS RECEIVED ARE BELOW THE COST OF TREATING PUBLIC BENEFICIARIES THROUGH MEDICAID AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC PROGRAMS. COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES $518,354. COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES ARE DEFINED AS CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL SERVICES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH, WHICH ARE PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY FOR FREE OR FOR FEES THAT DID NOT COVER COSTS. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS $3,760. FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEFINED AS CONTRIBUTIONS, INCLUDING CASH, NON-CASH ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND LOANED STAFF FOR VOLUNTEER AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES, MADE TO INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION $4,700. HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION IS DEFINED AS DIRECT COSTS INCURRED FOR ACCREDITED TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR PHYSICIANS, NURSES, ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND TECHNICIANS (DOES NOT INCLUDE ONGOING EDUCATION FOR STAFF). COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES $340,270. COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES ARE DEFINED AS PROGRAMS THAT, WHILE NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO HEALTH CARE, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH PROBLEMS, SUCH AS POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. COSTS FOR THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CASH AND IN-KIND DONATIONS. COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS $1,410. COMMUNITY BENEFIT OPERATIONS ARE DEFINED AS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DEDICATED STAFF AND COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS AND/OR ASSETS ASSESSMENT, AS WELL AS, OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITY BENEFIT STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS. TOTAL BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY FOR 2024 $43,528,989.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 January 1938.

    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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