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Foundation of Yuma Regional Medical Center

EIN 51-0179146 · Yuma, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION OF YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
91.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 54%
Employees
4
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$2.7 million, president/ceo yrmc/trustee

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 91.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 15 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

    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 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. $561,830 spent. THE FLINN FUND IS A GRANT TO ENHANCE ONVIDA HEALTH'S RESEARCH CAPACITY IN YUMA, BUILDING THE SKILLS BASE AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENABLE CLINICIANS AND STAFF TO INITIATE A GREATER VOLUME OF HIGH-IMPACT RESEARCH STUDIES. THE PROJECT PARTNERS WITH THE LOCAL COLLEGE TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO FEED THE PIPELINE OF HEALTH-CARE DATA MANAGEMENT. (EXPENSES $ 23,450 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 23,450)(REVENUE $ 0) OUR PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY SUPPORT FUND IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN YUMA COUNTY FACING A CHILDHOOD CANCER DIAGNOSIS. BY ALLEVIATING SOME OF THE FINANCIAL BURDENS FACED BY THE FAMILIES, WE CAN HELP THEM FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST - THEIR CHILD'S WELLBEING AND HEALING. IN FY25 WE SUPPORTED 13 LOCAL FAMILIES WITH $23,450 DISTRIBUTED.
  2. $126,000 spent. THE MCDANIEL ENDOWMENT FUND IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF CANCER CARE IN YUMA COUNTY. THROUGH AN ANNUAL APPLICATION PROCESS SELECT PROJECTS ARE AWARDED FUNDING. THE FUND SUPPORTED 6 PROJECTS AND 3 SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $126,000. PROJECTS RANGE FROM PURCHASING NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE TREATMENT TO FUNDING ONCOLOGY CERTIFICATES AND EDUCATIONS FOR NURSES.
  3. $77,000 spent. THE MEDICAL EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIPS FUND IS DEDICATED TO NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PROMISING STUDENTS AND STAFF, WE HOPE TO CULTIVATE A ROBUST HEALTHCARE CAREER PIPELINE. IN ADDITION, WE AIM TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN OVERCOMING FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND IMPROVE THEIR ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION. THIS YEAR THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED 34 SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $77,000 IN AWARDS. (EXPENSES $ 23,450 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 23,450)(REVENUE $ 0) OUR PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY SUPPORT FUND IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN YUMA COUNTY FACING A CHILDHOOD CANCER DIAGNOSIS. BY ALLEVIATING SOME OF THE FINANCIAL BURDENS FACED BY THE FAMILIES, WE CAN HELP THEM FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST - THEIR CHILD'S WELLBEING AND HEALING. IN FY25 WE SUPPORTED 13 LOCAL FAMILIES WITH $23,450 DISTRIBUTED.
  4. $23,450 spent. OUR PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY SUPPORT FUND IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN YUMA COUNTY FACING A CHILDHOOD CANCER DIAGNOSIS. BY ALLEVIATING SOME OF THE FINANCIAL BURDENS FACED BY THE FAMILIES, WE CAN HELP THEM FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST - THEIR CHILD'S WELLBEING AND HEALING. IN FY25 WE SUPPORTED 13 LOCAL FAMILIES WITH $23,450 DISTRIBUTED.

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 October 13, 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 February 1976.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Yuma Regional Medical Center (Yuma, AZ), EIN 86-6007596. 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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