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St Clare Memorial Hospital Inc

EIN 39-0848401 · Springfield, IL

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

TO CONTINUE CHRIST'S HEALING LOVE THROUGH DELIVERY OF COMPETENT & COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE IN AN ENVIRONMENT SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF ALL PEOPLE. THE HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A BROAD RANGE OF QUALITY INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES WITHOUT REGARD TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S RACE, CREED, HANDICAPS, OR FINANCIAL STATUS.

Income
$42.7 million
Spending
$41.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
170
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$912,947, treasurer / hshs svp & cfo

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% 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 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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 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 (4)
  1. $6.8 million spent. EMERGENCY SERVICES - St. Clare Memorial Hospital operates an Emergency Department that is staffed 24/7 by medical doctors experienced in all aspects of Emergency Medicine. Staff members are trained in advanced cardiac life support, emergency nursing for pediatrics and trauma nursing. Like all hospital services, emergency care is provided regardless of race, creed, or ability to pay, and financial assistance is available after care is provided for those in need. (Expenses $ 17,232,117 including grants of $ 48,946)(Revenue $ 14,367,450) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES AT ST. CLARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ARE COMPRISED OF MEDICAL SURGICAL, WOUND CARE, PHARMACY, LABORATORY, RESPIRATORY THERAPY, REHABILITATION AND OTHER SERVICES.
  2. $6.6 million spent. SURGICAL SERVICES - HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital is equipped to handle advanced adult and pediatric procedures with state-of-the art equipment and experienced physicians. There is access to a multidisciplinary care team which includes outstanding registered nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), physicians, physical and occupational therapists, clinical educators, nutritional services and spiritual advisors. In FY2025, St. Clare Memorial Hospital performed approximately 718 surgical cases and 610 GI procedures. For patients who require a hospital stay, resources are available to make the stay as comfortable as possible.
  3. $5.6 million spent. INTERNAL MEDICINE - Internal Medicine services at St Clare Hospital Medical center are comprised of general medicine, pulmonary, gastroenterology medical, cardiology medical services and swing bed services. In FY25, a total of 383 patients were admitted to the hospital. The swing bed admissions account for 48% of the overall admissions. In addition, 48% of the overall admissions are admitted through the Emergency department. (Expenses $ 17,232,117 including grants of $ 48,946)(Revenue $ 14,367,450) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES AT ST. CLARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ARE COMPRISED OF MEDICAL SURGICAL, WOUND CARE, PHARMACY, LABORATORY, RESPIRATORY THERAPY, REHABILITATION AND OTHER SERVICES.
  4. $17.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES AT ST. CLARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ARE COMPRISED OF MEDICAL SURGICAL, WOUND CARE, PHARMACY, LABORATORY, RESPIRATORY THERAPY, REHABILITATION AND OTHER SERVICES.

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 August 1953.

    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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