Camden-Clark Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 10% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The mission of Camden-Clark Foundation is to provide a lasting healthcare difference in the mid-ohio valley by assisting Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital Corporation through fund accumulation. Such funds shall be used for future hospital capital and service needs.
- Income
- $583,444
- Spending
- $245,811
- Spent on programs
- 10%
- Reserves
- 92.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 77%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 62
- Highest pay
- $370,180, board member
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
Good: 85 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 92.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 33% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1510% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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: 95 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $23,939 spent. The Camden Clark Foundation was established in 1987 as a 501c3 non-profit organization. In partnership with patients, physicians, employees, community leaders and philanthropists, the foundations mission is to develop relationships and financial resources to support the health care programs, projects and services of WVU Medicine Camden-Clark Medical Center. These funds enable the hospital to offer state-of-the-art care to its patients while underwriting its efforts to provide health services to the economically disadvantaged. This philanthropic partnership enhances Camden-Clarks ability to create a compelling work environment for physicians and staff, and offers fulfilling opportunities to donors and volunteers.
- The mission of the Foundation is to provide a lasting healthcare difference in the mid-ohio valley by assisting Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital through fund accumulation. Such funds are used for future hospital capital and service needs. During 2024, the Foundation was awarded grants from Neptune and McDonough to provide free mammograms, breast ultrasounds and additional views for WV women aged 40-49 who are uninsured or underinsured. Through this grant, 328 patients received services.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1987.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
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