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Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foun Att Janice Burnett

EIN 43-1472026 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSOURI BAPTIST HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION IS THE FUND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FOR MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER (MBMC). THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES, CULTIVATES, SOLICITS, AND COMMUNICATES WITH DONORS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, AND PROJECTS FOR THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF MBMC AND RELATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$11.3 million
Spending
$12.6 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$897,381, president/director

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 91% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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 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 (4)
  1. $10.5 million spent. CAPITAL: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED SEVERAL CAPITAL RENOVATIONS INCLUDING FUNDING FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE SURGERY WAITING ROOM, THE BUILDOUT OF THE CARDIO HYBRID OR, BUILDOUT OF THE RESIDENCY PROGRAM AND NICU UPDATES AND RENOVATIONS. EXPANSION OF THE ER SCREEN SYSTEMS AND A ZEISS MICROPSCOPEAND SPINAL TABLE FOR NEUROSCIENCE AREA.
  2. $474,510 spent. PATIENT SUPPORT: ZUHLKE PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORATION, AND PHARMACUTICAL. LUNG CANCER SCREENING, BREAST CANCER SCREENING, CANCER CENTER NUTRITION PROGRAM, MUSIC AND ART THERAPY SERVICES.
  3. $448,669 spent. WORKFORCE EDUCATION: CLINICAL STRATEGIC GROWTH, PATIENT SUPPORT PROGRAMING, CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND ADVANCED DEGREES. CAREER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL EXCELLANCE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE FUNDS PROVIDED FOR SELECTED MBMC LEADERS TO ATTEND A PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM THROUGH WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, NURSING AWARDS, PASTORAL CARE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS, CANCER RESEARCH IN RURAL CANCER CLINICS.
  4. $550,783 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE/OUTREACH, GENERAL OPERATIONS, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIPS. INTENSIVE CARE UNIT SKILLS DAYS, CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, AND PHARMACISTS. NICU SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES GOING HOME. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDS TO SEVERAL MISSION-RELATED NONPROFITS IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA PROVIDING GRIEF SUPPORT, CAREER LEADERSHIP PROGRAMING FOR YOUTH, COMMUNITY WELLNESS INITIATIVES. THIS INCLUDED FUNDS SUPPORTING HOUSING FOR PATIENTS, MAMOGRAPHY SCREENING, TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION FOR THE UNDERSERVED AND MEDICAL SCREENINGS. NICU FAMILY SUPPORT, INCLUDING GRIEVING FAMILIES.

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 February 1996.

    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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