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Carroll Hospital Center Foundation Inc

EIN 52-1115038 · Westminster, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Carroll Hospital Center Foundation's mission is to serve exclusively as a supporting organization of Carroll Hospital and BridgingLife, and to support their tax-exempt purposes and missions. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, STAFF AND VOLUNTEER MEMBERS ON NUMEROUS COMMITTEES WORK IN CONCERT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND VISION OF CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER. WITH THEIR PLANNED HELP, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED 2,360 GIFTS FROM MORE THAN 1,524 DONORS IN FY 2025. ALTHOUGH MANY GIFTS ARE UNRESTRICTED AND USED WHERE THE NEED IS MOST URGENT, SOME DONORS PREFER TO RESTRICT THEIR GIFTS. IT IS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THESE GENEROUS DONORS THAT CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER IS ABLE TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE MANY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FOUNDATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.CARROLLHOSPITALFOUNDATION.ORG. DURING FY 2025, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED $3,429,412 IN CASH GIFTS AND PLEDGE PAYMENTS. THIS WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PLANNED & MAJOR GIFT EFFORTS.

Income
$11.5 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
0
Volunteers
76
Highest pay
$4.1 million, board member/lbh 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

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 more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% 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 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 22 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 (3)
  1. $5.1 million spent. To advance the mission and vision of Carroll Hospital Center, Inc. Funds support hospital operations and programs such as the simulation lab, nursing education, and patient support initiatives. The funds also cover hospital renovations, expansions, and new medical equipment for patient care.
  2. $40,188 spent. SUPPORT THE MISSION AND VISION OF BRIDGINGLIFE, INC. FUNDS ARE USED FOR HOSPICE OPERATIONS, BEREAVEMENT AND SPIRITUAL CARE.
  3. $12,845 spent. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS BASED ON VARIOUS CRITERIA RELATED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP.

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 1985.

    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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