Hudson Hospital Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO SUPPORT, ACT FOR THE BENEFIT OF, AND CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC. BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION, PROVIDING HOME CARE ASSISTANCE, AND CONTRIBUTING TO OTHER HEALTH RELATED CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS.
- Income
- $481,650
- Spending
- $213,911
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 63%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 35
- Highest pay
- $880,339, cfo (july - dec)
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: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 56% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $213,911 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O - EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS FOR A DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS HUDSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC. (THE FOUNDATION) IS A WISCONSIN NON-STOCK CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") SECTION 501(C)(3) AND IS PART OF THE FAMILY OF HEALTHPARTNERS ORGANIZATIONS (HEALTHPARTNERS). FOUNDED IN 1957, HEALTHPARTNERS IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN FINANCING AND ADMINISTRATION. HEALTHPARTNERS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MEMBERS, PATIENTS, AND COMMUNITY. HEALTHPARTNERS SEEKS TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE THROUGH A RELENTLESS FOCUS ON THE TRIPLE AIM - PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION, AND MAINTAINING AFFORDABILITY. HEALTHPARTNERS, INC. (HPI) IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND LICENSED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(4) AND IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF HEALTHPARTNERS. HEALTHPARTNERS INCLUDES AN ARRAY OF TAX-EXEMPT AND TAXABLE ORGANIZATIONS. A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN HEALTHPARTNERS, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THEM, CAN BE FOUND ON SCHEDULE R WITHIN THIS 990 RETURN. DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE INDIVIDUAL FORM 990 RETURN FOR THAT ORGANIZATION. HPI IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF GROUP HEALTH, INC. (GHI), WHICH IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AND THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBERS OF HUDSON HOSPITAL, INC. (HUDSON HOSPITAL), A WISCONSIN NON-STOCK CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). HUDSON HOSPITAL IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION REMAINS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN WESTERN WISCONSIN THROUGH STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION RAISED CRITICAL FUNDS THROUGH EMPLOYEE GIVING, COMMUNITY DONATIONS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS TO SUPPORT HUDSON HOSPITAL PROGRAMS AND REGIONAL HEALTH INITIATIVES. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO ALIGN ITS EFFORTS WITH HEALTHPARTNERS' COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT THE LIVES OF PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. HUDSON HOSPITAL PROGRAM SUPPORT: HEALING ARTS & COMMUNITY HEALING GARDEN: IN MAY 2024, THE FOUNDATION CELEBRATED THE GRAND OPENING OF THE COMMUNITY HEALING GARDEN, A TRANQUIL SPACE LOCATED NEAR THE HUDSON HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 120 GUESTS, THE RIBBON-CUTTING EVENT FEATURED LIVE MUSIC, REFRESHMENTS, REMARKS FROM HUDSON HOSPITAL AND THE FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP, AND GIVEAWAYS OF TREE SAPLINGS. THE GARDEN INCLUDES SCULPTURES, BENCHES, NATIVE PLANTS, AND ENGRAVED MEMORIAL PAVERS OFFERING A HEALING ENVIRONMENT FOR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND STAFF. CANCER CARE & INFUSION CENTER SUPPORT: IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION HOSTED TWO MAJOR FUNDRAISING EVENTS BENEFITING CANCER CARE SERVICES. THE 43RD ANNUAL AL HEIN GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISED MORE THAN $34,000 AND BROUGHT TOGETHER GOLFERS, DONORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN SUPPORT OF ONCOLOGY PATIENTS. THE INAUGURAL KEYS FOR A CAUSE EVENT WELCOMED 270 GUESTS AND 27 SPONSORS AND RAISED $70,000. FUNDS FROM THESE EVENTS WERE USED TO PURCHASE CRITICAL LAB EQUIPMENT FOR HUDSON HOSPITAL, INCLUDING A CELLAVISION MACHINE, WHICH ENABLES FASTER, IN-HOUSE BLOOD ANALYSIS PRIOR TO CHEMOTHERAPYREDUCING DELAYS AND IMPROVING CARE DELIVERY FOR INFUSION PATIENTS. EMPLOYEE & COMMUNITY GIVING: ONE CAMPAIGN & DONOR ENGAGEMENT THE FOUNDATION EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN CONTINUED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR HUDSON HOSPITAL INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS EFFORTS. IN 2024, FOUNDATION STAFF EMPHASIZED PERSONAL DONOR ENGAGEMENT, MEETING ONE-ON-ONE WITH SUPPORTERS TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDE UPDATES. THE COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM EXPANDED, OFFERING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN FUNDRAISING, EVENT SUPPORT, AND OUTREACH. COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES: COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY $125,000 TO 18 LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ADVANCING HEALTH ACROSS FIVE KEY FOCUS AREAS: MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, ACCESS TO HEALTH, ACCESS TO CARE, NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND SUBSTANCE USE. THESE GRANTS SUPPORTED PROGRAMS SUCH AS EMERGENCY HOUSING, FOOD SECURITY, YOUTH SERVICES, AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE. IN RESPONSE TO GROWING INTEREST AND NEED, THE FOUNDATION REDESIGNED ITS GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS FOR 2025, MOVING TO A SIMPLE ANNUAL CYCLE WITH A SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION MAKING IT EASIER FOR NONPROFIT PARTNERS TO SEEK FUNDING. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUTURE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS: THE FOUNDATION AWARDED $10,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS FROM HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL AND ST. CROIX CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL PURSUING POSTSECONDARY HEALTH CARE EDUCATION. FINANCIAL NEEDS REMAIN A CENTRAL SELECTION CRITERION. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS HELP REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1977.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Hoag Hospital Foundation (Newport Beach, CA), EIN 95-3222343. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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