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Trinity Health Foundation

EIN 42-1222381 · Fort Dodge, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRINITY HEALTH FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS TRINITY HEALTH SYSTEMS' MISSION OF "IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH." THE FOUNDATION'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO TRINITY HEALTH SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE AND SERVICES.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
112.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$602,275, market 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 112.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 90% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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 25

    11 of 11 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 (1)
  1. $1.8 million spent. GRANTS, ALLOCATIONS AND PROGRAM SUPPORTTRINITY HEALTH FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO RAISE FUNDS TO MAINTAIN, DEVELOP, INCREASE AND EXTEND THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN FORT DODGE, IOWA, AND TO PROVIDE BROADER HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS PATIENTS, STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY AND RESIDENTS OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA IT SERVES. IT SUPPORTS THE MISSIONS OF TRINITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES BY RAISING FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND INVESTING THE PROCEEDS.THE GRANT, ALLOCATIONS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES MAY INCLUDE:- CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, TO OFFSET OPERATING EXPENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS.- SCHOLARSHIPS AND/OR LECTURESHIPS AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.- GRANTS TO LOCAL RURAL HEALTH COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.- MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

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 October 13, 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 April 1984.

    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 October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Foundation Health LLC (Fairbanks, AK), EIN 81-3021580. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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