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Banner University Family Care

EIN 46-3766901 · Phoenix, AZ

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Banner University Family Care (BUFC) SERVES A DIVERSE POPULATON AT ANY STAGE OF LIFE, CONCERNED FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THEIR FAMILIES, LOVED ONES AND THEMSELVES. BUFC CREATES THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER THROUGH CARE AND COVERAGE. ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITIES BUFC SERVCES; WE MAKE HEALTH EASIER, SO LIFE CAN BE BETTER.

Income
$2.0 billion
Spending
$1.9 billion
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$2.9 million, secretary

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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (1)
  1. $1.7 billion spent. Banner University Family Care ("BUFC") COORDINATES THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE TO ENROLLEES UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE ARIZONA HEALTH CARE COST CONTAINMENT SYSTEM (AHCCS), Arizona's Medicaid program. BUFC coordinates care between providers and acts to improve healthcare outcomes for members in an integrated fashion. BUFC's programs are developed to help improve the health and care of members and communities. This is accomplished through the provision of high-quality, coordinated services and the continual evaluation of programs. BUFC offers programs that provide support to both health plan members and the communities served, efforts driven by our mission, which is to make health care easier, so life can be better. Focusing on both physical and mental health needs, integrated Clinics treat physical health and behavioral health all in one place. These clinics: - Focus on Whole Person care - Treat both physical health and emotional health needs - Allow cross providers communication - Provide different health and social services in one place Our service areas include these counties in Arizona: - Central Region - Gila, Maricopa, Pinal - Southern Region - Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pima, Santa Cruz, Yuma To help us fulfill our mission to make health care easier, so life can be better, BUFC Community Reinvestment Program provides philanthropic support to community-based organizations to improve access to both high-quality health care and community-based services which address the health-related social needs. BUFC is Arizona's only non-profit and locally based Medicaid plan and is committed to giving back through the community reinvestment program known as Banner has HEART. Since its inception in 2020, Banner has HEART funded 200+ programs and invested $22M into the communities we serve, providing essential support and building trust to those in greatest need. In 2024, BUFC received 147 applications and funded 61 programs aimed at addressing health-related social needs with an emphasis on helping to reduce barriers vulnerable communities face in maintaining their highest level of health. The funding is distributed to community organizations actively working to address vital community obstacles such as: access to care, basic needs, emergency assistance, food insecurity, housing, social support to combat isolation, workforce development and employment as well as youth and family services. Community Reinvestments: - Foundation for Senior Living - delivers thousands of meals to those in the Phoenix metropolitan area - Hushabye Nursery - provides resources for families and children experiencing neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome - Emerge! Center - provides shelter for nearly 5,000 people experiencing domestic abuse - Pima Council on Aging - provides essential resources, including transportation for 3,000+ people - Ronal McDonal House Charities - provides housing for 1000! Families in need of housing during their children's medical treatment

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 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? Caution.

    Not 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 December 2024.

    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 March 2017.

    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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