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Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional Inc

EIN 52-0591628 · Salisbury, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Income
$643.6 million
Spending
$584.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
137
Highest pay
$1.7 million, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 12 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 June 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 (1)
  1. $523.6 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OTIDALHEALTH PENINSULA REGIONAL IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) NON-STOCK CORPORATION FOUNDED IN 1897 TO SERVE THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE HOSPITAL'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND SELECTED TERTIARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO THE MID-DELMARVA PENINSULA IN A COMPETENT, COMPASSIONATE, AND COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER DESIGNED TO ELICIT A HIGH DEGREE OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. THE HOSPITAL'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY PROVIDING QUALITY MEDICAL CARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, OR AGE. IF A PATIENT IS UNABLE TO PAY DUE TO FINANCIAL RESOURCES, EFFORTS WILL BE TAKEN TO ASSURE CARE AT AN AFFORDABLE COST, OR OBTAINED ASSISTANCE THROUGH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES ON THE PATIENT'S BEHALF. EMERGENCY SERVICES CARE WILL BE PROVIDED TO EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.TIDALHEALTH PENINSULA REGIONAL SERVED OVER 18,500 INPATIENTS AND PROVIDED MORE THAN 450,000 OUTPATIENT SERVICES DURING FISCAL 2025. FOOD SERVICE PROVIDED MORE THAN 570,000 MEALS TO PATIENTS AND EMPLOYEES. ALTHOUGH REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED IS CRITICAL TO THE OPERATION AND STABILITY OF TIDALHEALTH PENINSULA REGIONAL, IT IS RECOGNIZED THAT NOT ALL INDIVIDUALS POSSESS THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES. THE HOSPITAL, IN KEEPING WITH THE COMMITMENT TO SERVE ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, DURING FISCAL 2025 PROVIDED:CHARITY AND OTHER ALLOWANCES TOTALING $56,100,052DISCOUNTS TO THIRD PARTY PAYORS INCLUDING GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICARE AND MEDICAID $56,941,180WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS $15,282,131THE TOTAL UNREIMBURSED VALUE OF PROVIDING CARE TO THESE PATIENTS IS $128,323,363ALSO PROVIDED ARE MANY WELLNESS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND FREE PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BASED UPON ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES THAT TIDALHEALTH PENINSULA REGIONAL BELIEVES WILL SERVE A BONA FIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEED. SOME OF THE PROGRAMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: - A VARIETY OF BROCHURES ARE DISPLAYED IN ALL HOSPITAL WAITING AREAS TO EDUCATE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY REGARDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.- WE PROVIDE CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASSES, EXERCISE CLASSES FOR PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN AND CPR CLASSES.- WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO EDUCATORS THROUGH OUR WORK WITH STUDENT NURSES, RADIOLOGY, RESPIRATORY AND LABORATORY TECHNICIANS.PROGRAM ACTIVITYDURING FY 2025, TIDALHEALTH PENINSULA REGIONAL PERFORMED COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH FLU CLINICS AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND A MOBILE HEALTH INITIATIVE AIMED TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY USE OF THE 911 EMS SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SUPPORT GROUPS, COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS, AND FITNESS AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED BY TIDALHEALTH PENINSULA REGIONAL ARE AS FOLLOWS: CLASSES AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS:-CHILDBIRTH CLASSES-DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP -CANCER SUPPORT CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS-FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP-PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP-STRESS REDUCTION AND RESILIENCY TRAINING EVENTS: -COMMUNITY SCREENINGS -HEIGHT/WEIGHT, BLOOD PRESSURE -SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS-ORAL, HEAD AND NECK CANCER SCREENINGS-HEARING SCREENINGS-FLU CLINIC -EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FITNESS/EXERCISE PROGRAMMING:-CARDIAC REHABILITATION-EXERCISES FOR STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE-HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR SENIORS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 December 1942.

    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.

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