St Clare Healthcare Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 74 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THROUGH OUR EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES, WE REVEAL THE HEALING PRESENCE OF GOD.
- Income
- $529,087
- Spending
- $437,965
- Spent on programs
- 63%
- Reserves
- 55 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 41%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Highest pay
- $989,618, former officer
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: 85 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 55.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 27% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1563% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 74 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: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 258 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $220,168 spent. PROVIDED FUNDING TO SSM HEALTH ST CLARE HOSPITAL - BARABOO TO SUPPORT HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED IN 1872 BY CATHOLIC SISTERS, SSM HEALTH (SSMH) HAS EXISTED TO MEET THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. SSMH IS A CATHOLIC, NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM SERVING THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH NEEDS OF COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE MIDWEST THROUGH ONE OF THE LARGEST INTEGRATED DELIVERY SYSTEMS IN THE NATION. WITH CARE DELIVERY SITES IN ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, OKLAHOMA, AND WISCONSIN, SSMH INCLUDES 23 ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS, ONE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, MORE THAN 300 PHYSICIAN OFFICES AND OTHER OUTPATIENT AND VIRTUAL CARE SERVICES, 7 POST-ACUTE FACILITIES, COMPREHENSIVE HOME CARE AND HOSPICE SERVICES, A PHARMACY BENEFIT COMPANY, A HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, AND AN ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION. THE HEALTH SYSTEM EMPLOYS NEARLY 40,000 PEOPLE AND IS AFFILIATED WITH 11,000 PHYSICIANS MAKING IT ONE OF THE LARGEST EMPLOYERS IN EVERY COMMUNITY IT SERVES. IN THE TRADITION OF ITS FOUNDING SISTERS, SSMH STRIVES TO FULFILL ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE TO EVERYONE WHO COMES TO ITS HOSPITALS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. DESCRIBE THE EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS: THE ST. CLARE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, INC. D/B/A SSM HEALTH ST. CLARE FOUNDATION BARABOO'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY LOCAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES, OFFER INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND BUILD PROGRAM NETWORKS THAT INCREASE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. IN DOING SO ST. CLARE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ANNUAL SUPPORT FOR EQUIPMENT NEEDS THROUGHOUT OUR FACILITIES AND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST OUR EMPLOYEES AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. IN 2024, ST. CLARE FOUNDATION, THROUGH GIFTS AND A DISTRIBUTION FROM ITS ENDOWED FUNDS, SPONSORED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS FOR NEARLY EVERY SSM HEALTH ST. CLARE HOSPITAL CAMPUS FACILITY AND DEPARTMENT INCLUDING SSM HEALTH ST. CLARE MEADOWS CARE CENTER, ST. CLARE TOMMY BARTLETT CHILD CARE CENTER, WISCONSIN DELLS REHABILITATION CENTER AND FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS WITHIN ST. CLARE HOSPITAL: CARDIAC/PULMONARY REHABILITATION; CHRONIC DISEASE; MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT; EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT; AUDIOLOGY; NUTRITION SERVICES; RADIATION ONCOLOGY; FACILITIES; DAY SURGERY AND SURGERY. SSM HEALTH ST. CLARE FOUNDATION BARABOO ALSO FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOAN REIMBURSEMENT, FOR EMPLOYEES IN SEEKING TO EXPAND THEIR EDUCATION OR TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION LOANS ALREADY INCURRED. THEY ALSO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCING QUALIFYING HARDSHIPS THROUGH THE EMPLOYEE RELIEF FUND. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND IMPROVE HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY SSM HEALTH ST. CLARE HOSPITAL - BARABOO. A MAJOR ASPECT OF THAT SUPPORT IS THE SSM HEALTH ST. CLARE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL HEALTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANTS, SPONSORED BY A PORTION OF THE FOUNDATION'S YEARLY ENDOWMENT DISTRIBUTIONS. THE GRANTS ARE ISSUED TO AREA BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE ENGAGED IN PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS. WITH FUNDING FROM THE FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT, GRANTS WERE AWARDED DURING TWO GRANT CYCLES IN 2024 TO LOCAL AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS: BEYOND BLESSED FOOD PANTRY 2 GRANTS CENTRAL WISCONSIN COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL WISCONSIN DELLS FOOD PANTRY FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM FRIENDS OF EDUCATION/TOWER ROCK SCHOOL ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK PROGRAM GOOD NEIGHBOR CLINIC DIABETES EDUCATION HELPING HANDS THE BACKPACK PROJECT OXFORD ELEMENTARY PTO OUTDOOR CLASSROOM MATERIALS PATHWAY HOME HEALTHY EATING & NUTRITION EDUCATION PUBLIC HEALTH SAUK COUNTY YOUTH IN ACTION YOUTH SUMMIT & SUPPORT PEOPLE & EMPOWER RECOVERY COALITION SAUK COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAM & INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SAUK COUNTY CHILDREN'S GIVING TREE WINTER COATS AND SNOW BOOTS THUNDERBIRD YOUTH HOCKEY COMMUNITY OPEN SKATE IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION DESIGNATED FUNDS FROM ITS ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT THE GRADE 3 FUN 'N FIT PROGRAM FOR OVER 400 THIRD GRADE STUDENTS IN THE BARABOO AND WISCONSIN DELLS, WISCONSIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM HEIGHTENED AWARENESS OF GOOD NUTRITION AND PROMOTED DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGH A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL MESSAGES, THE USE OF PEDOMETERS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES AND PROVIDING WEEKLY INCENTIVE ITEMS (SUCH AS A MOLDED MYPLATE, WATER BOTTLES AND JUMP ROPES) OVER A SIX-WEEK PERIOD. ALSO, THE FOUNDATION DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO EXPAND HYGIENE ACCESS WITH TOILET PAPER, SHAMPOO, BODY WASH, TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTHPASTE AND LAUNDRY SOAP TO BEYOND BLESSED FOOD PANTRY, BARABOO FOOD PANTRY, AND WISCONSIN DELLS FOOD PANTRIES.
- $15,500 spent. PROVIDED CLINICAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOAN REIMBURSEMENT FOR STUDENTS. PROVIDED ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSING AND UTILITIES NEEDS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
- $41,431 spent. PROVIDED GRANTS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND IMPROVE HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY SSM HEALTH ST CLARE HOSPITAL - BARABOO. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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