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Suburban Hospital Foundation Inc

EIN 52-2019696 · Bethesda, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SUBURBAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION RAISES AND DISTRIBUTES PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS AND PRIORITIES OF THE MEMBER (SUBURBAN HOSPITAL, INC. 52-0610545). THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE SUCH OTHER OBJECTIVES AS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE MEMBER.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
8
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$1.1 million, trustee

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: 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 14.8 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 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 31 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 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. $193,743 spent. THE SONDRA BENDER FUND SUPPORTS THE SALARY AND RESOURCES OF A RECOVERY TRANSITION GUIDE AT SUBURBAN HOSPITAL'S ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER. THIS ROLE PROVIDES CONTINUITY OF COUNSELING AND EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS FOLLOWING DISCHARGE FROM SUBURBAN HOSPITAL'S ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER. THIS SERVICE ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN NAVIGATING RECOVERY WHILE PROMOTING MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH.
  2. $242,584 spent. THE NURSING EXCELLENCE FUND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE TRAINING, ADVANCEMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN BOTH THE ART AND SCIENCE OF NURSING. THIS INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR NURSING GOVERNANCE, QUALITY INITIATIVES, PREPARATION, AND ENGAGEMENT. FUNDING WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE SALARY FOR AT LEAST TWO POSITIONS DEDICATED TO CHAMPIONING NURSING EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE HOSPITAL AND COORDINATING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY FOR A MAGNET APPLICATION. ADDITIONALLY, FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PROVIDE ADVANCED TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUBURBAN HOSPITAL NURSES WHO COMMIT TO PURSUING NATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPECIALTIES.
  3. $295,373 spent. SUBURBAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FROM THE INTEREST EARNED FROM THE CORPUS OF THE EUGENE B. CASEY ENDOWMENT FUND IN COLLABORATION WITH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL, INC. THIS FUND SHALL BE USED 1)TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE UNDERGRADUATE TUITION OF STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREES IN NURSING; AND 2) TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE TUITION OF EXISTING NURSES AND OTHER KEY CAREGIVERS SEEKING GRADUATE DEGREES IN NURSING, AND OTHER ADVANCED TRAINING DEEMED VITAL TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF PATIENT CARE AND THE RETENTION OF OUTSTANDING CAREGIVERS AT SUBURBAN HOSPITAL, INC.

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 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 June 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 December 1997.

    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: Suburban Hospital Incorporated (Baltimore, MD), EIN 52-0610545. 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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