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Coxhealth Foundation

EIN 43-6810485 · Springfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE COXHEALTH FOUNDATION IS TO FACILITATE THROUGH PHILANTHROPY THE QUALITY HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROVIDED BY COXHEALTH. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Income
$13.2 million
Spending
$7.3 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$2.3 million, chairman

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 September 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 (5)
  1. $4.5 million spent. THE COXHEALTH FOUNDATION'S LARGEST PROGRAM IS OUR GRANT FUNDED PROGRAM CATEGORY. THE COXHEALTH FOUNDATION ANNUALLY APPLIES FOR LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS TO SUPPORT QUALITY, SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS, ENHANCED PATIENT CARE AND SERVICES, POPULATION HEALTH INITIATIVES AMONGST OTHER NEEDS. ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS SEEK TO HELP FULFILL THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION.
  2. $708,157 spent. THE SECOND PROGRAM WAS OUR FACILITY PROGRAM. THE COXHEALTH FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE PATIENT FACILITIES TO ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO BETTER SERVE OUR COMMUNITY WITH IMPROVED ACCESS, THROUGH MODERN, TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED LOCATIONS.
  3. $651,560 spent. THE THIRD PROGRAM WAS OUR PATIENT SERVICES. THIS REPRESENTS DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PATIENT CARE INCLUDING MONTHLY GRANTS FOR INPATIENT CARE, DAILY DISTRIBUTIONS FOR MEDICATIONS, TRAVEL ASSISTANCE, SPECIAL NEEDS, SUPPORT FOR ITEMS LIKE MASTECTOMY SUPPLIES, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, MEAL VOUCHERS WHILE RECEIVING CARE, BREAST PUMPS, PREVENTION SCREENINGS, FREE COLONOSCOPIES, LIFELINE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, SUPPORT FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS, REHAB CARE FOR TRAUMA AND CARDIAC PATIENTS, SUPPORT FOR STROKE CARE AND MORE.
  4. $733,785 spent. THE COXHEALTH FOUNDATION ADDITIONALLY PROVIDED $316,521 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND FOR PATIENT AND STAFF EDUCATION AS WELL AS RAISING FUNDS FOR PATIENT SERVICES FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE NEEDS OF PATIENTS FOR THEIR CARE AND SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS.
  5. (EXPENSES $ 733,785 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 733,785)(REVENUE $ 0) THE COXHEALTH FOUNDATION ADDITIONALLY PROVIDED $316,521 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND FOR PATIENT AND STAFF EDUCATION AS WELL AS RAISING FUNDS FOR PATIENT SERVICES FUNDS FOR THE FUTURE NEEDS OF PATIENTS FOR THEIR CARE AND SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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? 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 September 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 November 1998.

    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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