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Memorial Health Care Systems

EIN 47-0375220 · Seward, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE MOST APPROPRIATE SETTINGS.

Income
$52.1 million
Spending
$46.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
19.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
323
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$494,069, physician

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (4)
  1. $22.8 million spent. HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES - THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC, SURGICAL AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 41,490 OUTPATIENT VISITS THIS YEAR.
  2. $8.3 million spent. FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIAN CLINIC SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES 9 BOARD CERTIFIED FAMILY PRACTICE PHYSICIANS AND 5 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS THAT STAFF THE CLINICS IN SEWARD, MILFORD AND UTICA. THESE CLINICS OFFER THE MAIN SOURCE OF PRIMARY CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 28,180 OFFICE VISITS THIS YEAR.
  3. $5.0 million spent. HOSPITAL ACUTE INPATIENT, SKILLED NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES - THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES THREE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF INPATIENT SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY TO MEET THE LEVEL OF CARE NEEDS FOR EACH PATIENT, INCLUDING DELIVERY AND NURSERY SERVICES. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 4,392 PATIENT DAYS THIS YEAR.
  4. $2.6 million spent. FAMILY PHARMACY AND OTHER SERVICES.

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 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 March 1956.

    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.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Memorial Hermann Health System (Houston, TX), EIN 74-1152597. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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