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Salina Regional Health Foundation

EIN 48-0949407 · Salina, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THIS REGIONAL COMMUNITY BY TAKING A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES, DEVELOPING AND MANAGING RESOURCES, AND SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF SALINA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER AND OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 62%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$219,511, executive director

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 84% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $407,470 spent. FUNDS WERE PAID TO COVER THE EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE OPERATION OF THE DONNA VARNIER CHILDREN CENTER. THE CENTER IS USED TO OPERATE THE INFANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, SALINA CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION, AND CHILD ADVOCACY AND PARENTING SERVICES.
  2. $1.5 million spent. GRANTS PROVIDED FOR HEALTH RELATED SERVICES OR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED BY THE SALINA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER. INCLUDES HEALTH MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION, ACCESS, PREVENTION, WELLNESS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AND OTHER.
  3. $1.9 million spent. PAYMENTS TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SALINA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH CARE, HEALTH AND MEDICAL EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND WELFARE SERVICES.
  4. $303,776 spent. FUNDS WERE PAID TO COVER THE EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE OPERATION OF THE REBECCA A. MORRISON HOSPITALITY HOUSE. THIS HOUSE IS USED TO ACCOMODATE PATIENTS' FAMILIES AT NO COST TO THEM.

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 November 6, 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 May 1983.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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