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Ahc Community Health Foundation

EIN 54-2042365 · Fishersville, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Augusta Health Foundation inspires community ownership through charitable giving to advance health and wellness in our region.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
34.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
6
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$1.4 million, ceo augusta health

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    15 of 17 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $2.0 million spent. IN 2024, DONATIONS TO AUGUSTA HEALTH FOUNDATION PROVIDED $1,518,895 IN SUPPORT TO THE HEALTH SYSTEM INCLUDING: -SUPPLIES FOR MOBILE CLINIC SERVING LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. -HERCULES REPOSITIONER SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS AND SATEFY FOR NURSES. -BASIC CLOTHING AND GROOMING SUPPLIES FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS RECEIVING END-OF-LIFE CARE. -MUSIC THERAPY FOR PATIENTS IN HOSPICE CARE. -SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREER IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD. -MEDICATION, TEMPORARY HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS IN NEED DURING THEIR TREATMENT. -VECTOR GAIT AND SAFETY SYSTEM TO ACCELERATE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH GAIT OR BALANCE IMPAIRMENT. -FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TEAM MEMBERS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS. -CRISIS PREVENTION TRAINING TO MITIGATE VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE AND SUPPORT A SAFER WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL TEAM MEMBERS. -BLANKETS, CERTIFICATES, AND MEDALLIONS TO RECOGNIZE VETERANS IN HOSPICE. -SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR HIGH ACHIEVING NURSING TEAM MEMBERS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. -ULTRASOUND GUIDED VASCULAR ACCESS EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE IV PLACEMENTS FOR CANCER AND HEMATOLOGY PATIENTS. -DISPATCH SOFTWARE TO MANAGE PATIENT TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. -PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO BUILD A CULTURE OF INNOVATION AND TRANSFORMATION. -FUNDING FOR MEDICAL LAB SCIENCE EDUCATION. -AN ADULT AND INFANT LUNG SIMULATOR FOR ONGOING TRAINING IN RESPIRATORY CARE. -HEALTH DATA EXCHANGE SOFTWARE TO CONTINUE CRITICAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN EMS AND AUGUSTA HEALTH. -TWO SECURE PHONE CHARGING STATIONS FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. -FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIMULATOR SYSTEM TO TRAIN TEAM MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY IN PROPER USE. -WHEELCHAIR AND WALKER-MOUNTED TOTES AND INSULATED CUPS TO HELP SKILLED NURSING REHABILITATION PATIENTS STAY HYDRATED AFTER DISCHARGE. -BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENINGS FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. -WALL MURALS FOR IMPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT TO HELP PATIENTS BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS. -FUNDING FOR CASE MANAGERS TO ATTEND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE. -WEIGHTED BLANKETS TO CALM AGITATED EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS. -TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS WHO LACK ACCESS UPON DISCHARGE. -SOUND MACHINES TO QUIET NOISE, MINIMIZE STRESS, AND IMPROVE SLEEP QUALITY ON INPATIENT UNIT. -HAIR CARE KITS FOR PATIENTS WITH TEXTURED HAIR. -COST OF CARE COVERED FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS RESIDING AT SHENANDOAH HOUSE. -DRUG BOXES TO SECURELY STORE AND TRANSPORT MEDICATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. -EXERCISE TOOLS FOR PATIENTS WITH VESTIBULAR AND BALANCE PROBLEMS. -SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER SERVICES FOR VICTIMS IN OUR COMMUNITY. -DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND EDUCATION FOR HOME USE BY DIABETES PATIENTS. -NUTRIENT DENSE PRODUCE PROVIDED TO PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY FROM THE FARM AT AUGUSTA HEALTH. -MEDICATION ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS AND UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS AT LOCAL SHELTERS. -SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS AT RISK FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, STROKE, HYPERTENSION, AND HYPERLIPIDEMIA BY COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER. -WIGS, HEAD COVERINGS, AND HATS FOR CANCER PATIENTS EXPERIENCING HAIR LOSS DURING TREATMENT. AUGUSTA HEALTH FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO FULFILL ITS "100% PROMISE," AS 100% OF EVERY GIFT SUPPORTS THE CARE AREA THE DONOR INTENDS. THE OPERATIONAL COST OF THE FOUNDATION IS FUNDED BY THE HEALTH SYSTEM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 2001.

    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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