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The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital

EIN 43-1648435 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION FOR BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL HELPS DONORS ENRICH LIVES, AND TRANSFORM PATIENT CARE THROUGH CHARITABLE GIFTS. EVERY GIFT TO THE FOUNDATION HELPS TRANSFORM PATIENT CARE AT BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL, ONE OF AMERICA'S TOP HOSPITALS, (SEE SCHEDULE O) AND OUR AFFILIATES BY FUNDING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR DOCTORS, NURSES AND PHARMACISTS, TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT, CARE ESSENTIALS FOR PATIENTS IN NEED, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

Income
$106.3 million
Spending
$62.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
40.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 74%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$2.4 million, 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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 40.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 81% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 32 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. $37.8 million spent. RESEARCH: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED BIOMEDICAL AND CLINICAL TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH TO ENHANCE PATIENT SAFETY, ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF CARE, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, MAKE BREAKTHROUGHS IN TREATMENT/RECOVERY AND WIN THE FIGHT AGAINST DEVASTATING DISEASES. THIS INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR THE BJC INVESTIGATORS PROGRAM, IN WHICH THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROMOTE HUMAN KNOWLEDGE WITHIN THE FIELDS OF BASIC AND APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCE WITH A FOCUS ON THE RESEARCHERS AND NOT THE PROJECTS. THESE DISCOVERIES WILL CHANGE HEALTHCARE REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY. WE DISBURSE RESEARCH FUNDING PRIMARILY TO PHYSICIANS AND RESEARCHERS AFFILIATED WITH BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL, SITEMAN CANCER CENTER AND/OR BARNES-JEWISH GOLDFARB SCHOOL OF NURSING.
  2. $3.7 million spent. EDUCATION/SCHOLARSHIPS: MORE THAN ONE-THIRD OF THE TOTAL DISTRIBUTION FOR 2024 IS IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AT GOLDFARB SCHOOL OF NURSING (GSON). THESE SCHOLARSHIPS HELP REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO NURSING EDUCATION, ENSURING A DIVERSE AND WELL-PREPARED NURSING WORKFORCE. NEARLY ANOTHER THIRD OF THE TOTAL IS ALLOCATED FOR EDUCATION AND PROGRAM SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING FOR GOLDFARB SCHOOL OF NURSING INITIATIVES, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSING EDUCATION AND EDUCATORS FOR THE DEAF. THE LAST TWO CATEGORIES COMBINED MAKE UP THE FINAL THIRD OF THE TOTAL AND SHARE A COMMON GOAL OF ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. WORKFORCE EDUCATION SUPPORTS GRAND ROUNDS, ETHICS LECTURES, DOULA TRAININGS, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CONFERENCES. THE FINAL CATEGORY SUPPORTS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS RESEARCH AWARDS, OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARDS, SPONSORSHIPS, LECTURESHIPS, SYMPOSIUMS, AND OTHER EDUCATION-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
  3. $3.1 million spent. RECRUITMENT: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE RECRUITMENT OF TOP PHYSICIANS AND RESEARCHERS TO BARNES-JEWISH HOSPTIAL AND WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FACULTY POSITIONS AND SUPPORTS THE EXCEPTIONAL WORK NATIONAL LEADERS IN MEDICINE ON THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC MEDICINE.
  4. $9.1 million spent. PATIENT SUPPORT, CAPITAL, COMMUNITY SERVICE/OUTREACH, COMMUNITY GRANTS, CHAIRHOLDERS AND GENERAL OPERATIONS: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING TO BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL AND WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING SITEMAN CANCER CENTER, TO SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION THROUGH DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT OFFER SUPPLEMENTAL APPROACHES TO CLINIC CARE, ADVANCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PRIORITIES, AND ENHANCE THE PATIENT ENVIRONMENT WHILE ON CAMPUS AND UPON DISCHARGE. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED COMMUNITY PARTNERS THAT FOCUS ON INCREASING THE OVERALL HEALTH IN OUR REGION. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED CHAIRHOLDERS RATIFIED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CHAIR APPOINTMENTS RECOGNIZE TOP PHYSICIANS AND RESEARCHERS PERFORMING EXCEPTIONAL WORK AND THOSE THAT ARE NATIONAL LEADERS IN MEDICINE ON THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS. FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE DEPARTMENTS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY

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. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1993.

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

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