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Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation

EIN 42-1527407 · Des Moines, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 45% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE SUCCESS OF BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER BY PROMOTING ITS FINANCIAL HEALTH AND ENHANCING ITS REPUTATION IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$575,935
Spending
$312,622
Spent on programs
45%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$743,300, interim president

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    45% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $139,158 spent. THE BMCF SUPPORTS THE MISSION AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER BY SECURING AND DISTRIBUTING PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES TO ADVANCE PATIENT CARE, HOSPITAL OPERATIONS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES. FUNDS ARE RECEIVED THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, GRANTS, IN-KIND DONATIONS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS, AND ARE STEWARDED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES ALIGNED WITH THE MEDICAL CENTER'S ROLE AS POLK COUNTY'S ESSENTIAL HOSPITAL.BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER SERVES A PATIENT POPULATION WITH SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, NEARLY 70% OF PATIENTS WERE NOT COMMERCIALLY INSURED, INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 8% WITH NO INSURANCE COVERAGE. MANY PATIENTS EXPERIENCE BARRIERS THAT EXTEND BEYOND CLINICAL CARE AND AFFECT SAFETY, STABILITY, AND RECOVERY. FOUNDATION-SUPPORTED PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP ADDRESS THESE NEEDS AND SUPPORT ACCESS TO CARE WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION.BMCF FUNDING SUPPORTED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE TEACH AND TECH JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS, WHICH PROVIDE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS FOR INDIVIDUALS FACING EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS. THESE PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN THE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE WHILE EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN THE COMMUNITY.FOUNDATION RESOURCES ALSO SUPPORTED KEY CLINICAL SERVICES, INCLUDING MEMORY HEALTH SERVICES AND MATERNAL AND INFANT CARE THROUGH THE FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER. THROUGH THIS SUPPORT, NEW PARENTS RECEIVED ESSENTIAL SAFETY AND CARE ITEMS SUCH AS CAR SEATS, DIAPERS, AND RELATED SUPPLIES TO PROMOTE SAFE TRANSITIONS HOME FOLLOWING DELIVERY.TO FURTHER SUPPORT PATIENTS' BASIC NEEDS, BMCF FUNDED PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS PRACTICAL BARRIERS TO CARE. THESE INCLUDED HOSPITAL-BASED CLOTHING CLOSETS, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE SUCH AS BUS TOKENS, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SUPPORTS THAT HELP PATIENTS ATTEND APPOINTMENTS, SAFELY RETURN HOME, AND MAINTAIN DIGNITY DURING AND AFTER CARE.THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, THE BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION ADVANCED ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, STRENGTHENED HOSPITAL CAPACITY, AND SUPPORTED BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER IN MEETING THE ONGOING NEEDS OF VULNERABLE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES ACROSS POLK COUNTY.
  2. BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN AN ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT BENEFIT THE HOSPITAL AND THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES. THIS CAMPAIGN IS AN ANNUAL TESTAMENT TO THE COMMITMENT OF BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYEES TO THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, WE RAISED $35,040 THROUGH EMPLOYEE GIVING.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 December 2001.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc (Jupiter, FL), EIN 65-0132406. 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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