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St Lukes Health System Inc

EIN 42-1294091 · Sioux City, 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

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
87.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$623,215, board member

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 87.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 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

    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. $1.9 million spent. AFFILIATE SUPPORT SERVICESST. LUKE'S HEALTH SYSTEM IS ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS OF SEVERAL RELATED CHARITABLE, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING NORTHWEST IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION (DBA ST. LUKE'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER) AND ST. LUKE'S HEALTH RESOURCES. THE SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE TO CONSTRUCT, OWN, LEASE, MANAGE, OPERATE, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ANY FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, SERVICES (MANAGEMENT OR OTHERWISE) AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, IN FURTHERANCE OF HEALTH-CARE OR HEALTH EDUCATION. FACILITIES INCLUDE A HOSPITAL, CLINIC FACILITIES, AND OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS CREATED TO CARRY THROUGH HEALTH-CARE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO ENGAGE IN AND CONDUCT CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PREVIOUSLY STATED PURPOSES.IN ADDITION, ST. LUKE'S HEALTH SYSTEM IS A CORPORATION CREATED TO HOLD TITLES TO AND MANAGE REAL ESTATE BY COLLECTING INCOME AND PAYING EXPENSES RELATING TO THE USAGE OF THE PROPERTY. ALL OF THE INCOME FROM THE REAL ESTATE IS CONTRIBUTED TO NORTHWEST IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION AND ST. LUKE'S HEALTH RESOURCES, 501(C)(3) CORPORATIONS, IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR MISSIONS.

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 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 December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. 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.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: St Lukes Health System (Boise, ID), EIN 56-2570681. 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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