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North Dakota Hospital Foundation

EIN 45-0418703 · Bismarck, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE OF NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH THE PROVISIONS OF BETTER HOSPITAL CARE, THE FOSTERING AND SPONSORSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR TRAINING OF HEALTH CAREER PERSONNEL, FINANCIAL AID FOR INDIVIDUALS OF NORTH DAKOTA NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO ARE PURSUING AN EDUCATION IN HEALTH CAREERS, THE PROMOTION OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, AND THE PROMOTION AND SPONSORSHIP OF RESEARCH IN HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION.

Income
$790,267
Spending
$638,254
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 44%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$386,794, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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, 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. $226,994 spent. HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS (HRSA) PROGRAM GRANT:AS A SUBCONTRACTOR FOR THE ND HEALTH DEPARTMENT, NDHA PURCHASES SUPPLIES AND EQUIPENT FOR THE HOSPITALS IN NORTH DAKOTA AND PROVIDES EDUCATION TRAINING FOR ALL HAZARD PLANNING IN THE STATE.
  2. $117,879 spent. CAH- TO PROVIDE RELEVANT EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ND CAHS IN THE FORM OF A CREDENTIALING WORKSHOP, BOARD EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, HEALTHCARE INDICATORS REPORT, AND INDIVIDUALIZED TA FROM THE NDHA LEGAL COUNSEL AND NDHA PRESIDENT AS APPROPRIATE CENTERED AROUND VARIOUS TOPICS SUCH AS MEDICAID EXPANSION, BOARD EDUCATION, WORKFORCE SHORTAGES AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
  3. $91,568 spent. HOSPITAL ENGAGEMENT NETWORK (HEN) PROGRAM GRANT:THIS IS A PARTNERSHIP FOR PATIENTS PROJECT DESIGNED TO REDUCE IMPATIENT HARM BY 40% AND READMISSIONS BY 20%.
  4. $65,110 spent. HQIC - HSAG HAS ITS MISSION TO ENSURE THE QUALITY, EFFECTIVENESS, EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, AND IN ACCORD WITH ITS STATED MISSION DESIRES TO SUBCONTRACT WITH SUBCONTRACTOR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2025.

    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 July 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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