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Saint Francis Foundation

EIN 43-1111276 · Cpe Girardeau, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF SAINT FRANCIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER. ITS PURPOSE IS TO ACQUIRE THE RESOURCES NEEDED FOR THE MEDICAL CENTER TO FULFILL ITS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THESE GOALS INCLUDE TAKING A LEADERSHIP POSITION IN PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, COST-EFFECTIVE ACUTE CARE AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE OF THIS AREA. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION WILL REFELECT THE MEDICAL CENTER'S PRIORITIES. IT WILL STRIVE TO INCREASE AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE AMONG THE FACILITY'S MANY PUBLICS. ALL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WILL BE AIMED AT STRENGTHENING THE INSTITUTION OVERALL AND REAFFIRMING ITS MISSION TO ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL. THE FOUNDATION WILL SECURE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS, SPECIAL PROJECTS, CAPITAL EXPANSION, LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY AND OTHER NEEDS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE MEDICAL CENTER.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
0
Volunteers
117
Highest pay
$1.1 million, ceo - sfhs

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: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. AMOUNT REPRESENTS TUITION PAID TO STUDENTS IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION.
  2. AMOUNT REPRESENTS ASSISTANCE PAID TO EMPLOYEES OF SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER WHO ARE EXPERIENCING CRISIS SITUATIONS.
  3. AMOUNT REPRESENTS ASSISTANCE PAID TO SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER AND OTHER LOCAL AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS FOR NURSING, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, LODGING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CESSATION, ASSISTANCE FOR CANCER PATIENTS, NICU, FAMILY BIRTHPLACE, ARTHRITIS PROGRAMS, HOSPICE PROGRAMS, AND NEW SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY.

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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 1946.

    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.

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