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Christian Hospital Foundation

EIN 43-1947644 · St Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 127 cents.

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

What it says it does

WITH THE GRACIOUS, VITAL SUPPORT OF OUR DONORS, THE CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE SERVICE, COMPASSIONATE CARE AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE TO OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
13.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 69%
Employees
0
Volunteers
51
Highest pay
$730,453, 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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 127 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 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 15 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. $469,147 spent. PATIENT SUPPORT: OUR FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS BY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES POST-DISCHARGE. WE PROVIDED ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING MEDICATION ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, AND NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING TO ENSURE A SEAMLESS TRANSITION FROM HOSPITAL TO HOME. OUR COMMITMENT EXTENDED TO HOME VISITS AND PERSONALIZED FOLLOW-UPS THAT ADDRESSED INDIVIDUAL PATIENT NEEDS, FOSTERED A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTED HEALING AND RECOVERY, AND REDUCED READMISSIONS SUPPORTING EACH PATIENT'S UNIQUE JOURNEY TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE PROVIDED FUNDING FOR A DEDICATED BREAST HEALTH NAVIGATOR POSITION AND OFFERED FREE MAMMOGRAMS TO ENSURE EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT.
  2. $93,210 spent. EXTERNAL COMMUNITY GRANTS: INVESTING IN FUTURE HEALTHCARE LEADERS IS AT THE CORE OF OUR MISSION. THROUGH GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL GRANTS, WE ENABLED ASPIRING MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS, FUELING INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE. OUR FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTED THE FUNDING OF TWO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS, ENSURING STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND FOSTERING A HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THESE CENTERS PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH, PROVIDING PREVENTIVE CARE AND HEALTH EDUCATION, AND EXEMPLIFYING OUR COMMITMENT TO BUILDING A HEALTHIER FUTURE.
  3. $59,680 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: OUR DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY WELLNESS IS SHOWCASED THROUGH LARGE HEALTH FAIRS, OUTDOOR FOOD MARKETS, AND COMMUNITY FLU SHOTS. HEALTH FAIRS PROVIDED VITAL SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION PROMOTING INFORMED HEALTH CHOICES. OUR OUTDOOR FOOD MARKETS ENHANCED ACCESS TO FRESH NUTRITIOUS FOODS IN OUR HOSPITAL'S SERVICE AREA WHICH RESIDES IN A FOOD DESERT. COMMUNITY FLU SHOTS PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, ENSURING WIDESPREAD IMMUNITY. TOGETHER, THESE INITIATIVES EMBODY OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A HEALTHIER, MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY.
  4. $34,750 spent. THE CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. WE SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH NEW DIABETES DIAGNOSES BY PROVIDING EDUCATION STARTER KITS FILLED WITH ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR DISEASE MANAGEMENT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE.

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 May 2003.

    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.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Hoag Hospital Foundation (Newport Beach, CA), EIN 95-3222343. 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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