Bath Community Hospital Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 28% 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
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE FOUNDATION IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT AND SUPPORT OF BATH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (THE "HOSPITAL") AND TO ASSIST THE HOSPITAL IN CARRYING OUT ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THE FOUNDATION IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS AND DEMANDS OF THE HOSPITAL. IF THE HOSPITAL CEASES TO EXIST, THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY QUALIFYING ORGANIZATION WHICH SERVES THE MEDICAL HEALTH NEEDS OF THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS AND BATH COUNTY COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $3.6 million
- Spending
- $129,892
- Spent on programs
- 28%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 58%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $469,176, director/surgeon
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. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 96% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1528% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 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 (1)
- $36,473 spent. THE FOUNDATION IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT AND SUPPORT OF BATH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (THE "HOSPITAL") AND TO ASSIST THE HOSPITAL IN CARRYING OUT ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THE HOSPITAL DRAWS FUNDS FROM THE FOUNDATION BASED ON THE HOSPITAL'S CASH REQUIREMENTS TO FUND OPERATIONS, CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. BATH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IS A NAMED PERPETUAL BENEFICIARY OF THE LETTIE PATE EVANS TRUST. AS A NAMED BENEFICIARY, THE HOSPITAL RECEIVES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE HOSPITAL PASSES THIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE FOUNDATION, WITH THE INTENT TO GROW THE FOUNDATION TO ENSURE CONTINUED AND LONG TERM SUPPORT OF THE HOSPITAL.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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