Providence St Mary Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AS EXPRESSIONS OF GOD'S HEALING LOVE, WITNESSED THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF JESUS, WE ARE STEADFAST IN SERVING ALL, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE.
- Income
- $1.5 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 60%
- Reserves
- 32.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 72
- Highest pay
- $1.1 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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 32.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1559% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 2517 of 19 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 (1)
- $681,130 spent. AT PROVIDENCE, WE USE OUR VOICE TO ADVOCATE FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND NEEDED REFORMS IN HEALTH CARE. WE ARE ALSO PURSUING INNOVATIVE WAYS TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE BY KEEPING PEOPLE HEALTHY, AND MAKING OUR SERVICES MORE CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL. IN AN INCREASINGLY UNCERTAIN WORLD, WE ARE COMMITTED TO HIGH-QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE FOR EVERYONE - REGARDLESS OF COVERAGE OR ABILITY TO PAY. WE HELP PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM THE BEST HEALTH CARE MODEL FOR THE FUTURE - TODAY. TOGETHER, OUR 125,000 CAREGIVERS (ALL EMPLOYEES) SERVE IN 51 HOSPITALS, 1,014 CLINICS AND A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ACROSS ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, MONTANA, NEW MEXICO, OREGON, TEXAS AND WASHINGTON. THE PROVIDENCE AFFILIATE FAMILY INCLUDES: - PROVIDENCE ACROSS FIVE WESTERN STATES - COVENANT HEALTH IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO - FACEY MEDICAL GROUP IN LOS ANGELES, CA - KADLEC IN SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON - PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTERS IN SEATTLE, WA - SWEDISH HEALTH SERVICES IN SEATTLE, WA IN 2024, PROVIDENCE MINISTRIES AND AFFILIATES PROVIDED $1.9 BILLION IN COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDES FREE AND DISCOUNTED CARE, UNCOMPENSATED AND SUBSIDIZED CARE, AND OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTIVITIES. ONE OF THESE VITAL PROGRAMS, MEDICAID, IS A LIFELINE FOR MILLIONS OF INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING SENIORS, CHILDREN, PREGNANT PATIENTS, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND VETERANS. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITIES WHO HAS JOINED US IN ADVOCATING FOR CONTINUED FUNDING AND EXPANSION OF THIS PROGRAM. TOGETHER, WE ARE HELPING TO ENSURE MORE PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO NEEDED CARE. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: HTTPS://WWW.PROVIDENCE.ORG/ABOUT/ANNUAL-REPORT THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS, WE FOCUS ON MEETING THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE BY WORKING TO ENSURE BASIC HEALTH NEEDS ARE MET, REMOVING BARRIERS TO CARE, BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND INNOVATING FOR THE FUTURE. PROVIDENCE CONTINUES TO WORK TOWARDS CARBON NEGATIVE AND IN 2024 DECREASED EMISSIONS BY 19 PERCENT COMPARED TO OUR 2019 BASELINE. OUR EFFORTS EARNED US A SYSTEM RECORD 55 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS FROM PRACTICE GREENHEALTH AND MADE US THE FIRST LARGE SYSTEM TO RECEIVE THE JOINT COMMISSION'S SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE CERTIFICATION IN 2024 FOR EACH OF OUR HOSPITALS. IN 2024, PROVIDENCE ST. MARY FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: - REALIZING OUR MISSION THROUGH THE CARDIAC CARE CAMPAIGN TO REINVEST IN A NEW CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION LABORATORY FOR PROVIDENCE ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER, WITH EQUIPMENT ORDERED IN 2024 FOR FINAL INSTALLATION IN 2025. - SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS RECEIVING CANCER TREATMENT, INCLUDING: *STAYS FOR 152 GUESTS AT THE HERRING HOUSE, WHICH OFFERS TEMPORARY LODGING TO OUT-OF-TOWN PATIENTS ACCESSING CARE AT PROVIDENCE ST. MARY. *SUPPLIES AND EXPERIENCES FOR CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AND ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE RECEIVING TREATMENT - SUPPORT GROUP FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS IS REGULARLY ATTENDED BY UP TO EIGHT WOMEN MONTHLY. FOUNDATION SUPPORT INCLUDED AN OUT-OF-TOWN RETREAT FOR FIVE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS A DAY-TRIP TO PORTLAND FOR SIX PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND A DISNEY SHOW. - A BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP AVERAGES NINE ATTENDEES MONTHLY AND MAY INCLUDE MEETINGS WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS OR OFF-SITE TRIPS THAT INCLUDED AN ART CLASS AND PICNIC LUNCH AT A LAVENDER FARM. - NINE PATIENTS ARE PART OF A PROSTATE SUPPORT GROUP OPEN TO MEN ONLY. - 314 INDIVIDUAL ATTENDEES TOOK PART IN A GENERAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, ZENTANGLE-INSPIRED ART SUPPORT GROUP AND ADVANCED CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. FOR THOSE IN THE ADVANCED CANCER GROUP, FOUR MEMBERS WERE PART OF A THREE-DAY OUT-OF-TOWN RETREAT. - CAREGIVERS AND PATIENTS ATTENDED A LOCAL BASEBALL GAME AND RODEO TOGETHER WITH FOUNDATION SUPPORT. - SCHOLARSHIPS VALUED AT A TOTAL OF $20,000 WERE AWARDED TO 12 CAREGIVERS SEEKING TO ADVANCE THEIR CLINICAL EDUCATION CLOSE TO HOME. - 283 NO-COST MAMMOGRAMS OR FOLLOW-UP IMAGING WERE PROVIDED TO PROMOTE EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER - 589 PEOPLE FACING SOCIOECONOMIC DISPARITIES RECEIVED ASSISTED FROM COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS SUPPORTED BY PROVIDENCE ST. MARY FOUNDATION. - 702 PEOPLE WERE SERVED BY THE GOOD SAMARITAN FUND, HELPING WITH TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL CO-PAYS, CLOTHING, UTILITY BILL PAYMENTS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE REHABILITATION. *122 PEOPLE AIDED WITH TRANSPORTATION *3 ASSISTED WITH REHABILITATION *5 RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE *152 PEOPLE RECEIVED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT *81 INDIVIDUALS AIDED WITH CLOTHING *339 ASSISTED WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH - THE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE AND SLEEP CENTER ASSISTED 103 UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS IN 2024, THOUGH TRACKING ONLY BEGAN IN Q2, SO THE OVERALL IMPACT WAS GREATER. - POPULATION HEALTH WORKERS MADE 589 ENCOUNTERS WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO HAD HEALTH-RELATED SOCIAL NEEDS AND WERE REFERRED FOR ASSISTANCE. - UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS WERE ALSO ASSISTED WITH WARMING KITS, COOLING KITS AND HYGIENE KITS. - EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS AT PROVIDENCE ST. MARY INCLUDED: *GIRAFFE BLUESPOT BILILIGHTS *AVALON TRANSDUCERS *CONTRAST INJECTOR *SOUTHGATE BOARD ROOM UPDATE *CONTRAST ENHANCED MAMMOGRAPHY & INJECTOR *EPIQ CVX ECHO ULTRASOUND
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? 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.
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 October 2011.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Providence Medical Foundation (Anaheim, CA), EIN 33-0185031. 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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