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Columbus Regional Auxiliary

EIN 58-0917974 · Columbus, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY IS TO CREATE AN ENGAGED TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN EVERY LIFE TOUCHED.

Income
$216,673
Spending
$187,603
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
33.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
86

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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. $187,603 spent. THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY PROVIDE A VARIETY OF VALUABLE SERVICES TO PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND EMPLOYEES. COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY ALSO SUPPORTS AND DIRECTS FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE AUXILIARY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1963 AND WAS KNOWS AS THE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY. ON APRIL 1, 2013, THE AUXILIARY MERGED WITH AFFILIATE, DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TO FORM COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY. ON APRIL 1, 2018 THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY BECAME PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY, IN LINE WITH COLUMBUS REGIONAL JOINING PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE. THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IS PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. MEMBERS VOLUNTEER IN DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND ASSIST WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL.THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AUXILIARY PROVIDES COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WITH THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW:JOHN B. AMOS CANCER CENTER - INFUSION CENTER - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST AND COMFORT THE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN THE CHEMOTHERAPY SUITE.JOHN B. AMOS CANCER CENTER INFORMATION DESK - VOLUNTEERS WELCOME EVERYONE WHO ENTERS, GIVE DIRECTIONS, WALK WITH NEW PATIENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT THEY NEED TO GO TO AND ANSWER THE PHONE.EMERGENCY TRAUMA CENTER - VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND NURSING STAFF, ACT AS COURIERS, ESCORT PATIENTS TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS, MINIMIZE PATIENT AND FAMILY ANXIETIES AND ASSIST WITH CLERICAL FUNCTIONS. GUEST RELATIONS DESK - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST GUESTS AND VISITORS BY GIVING DIRECTIONS, PATIENT CONDITION REPORTS, AND ROOM NUMBERS.GIFT SHOPS - VOLUNTEERS HELP CUSTOMERS WITH IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS WHEN THEY NEED TO PICK OUT JUST THE RIGHT ITEM TO BRIGHTEN SOMEONE'S DAY OR PICK THE PERFECT BABY GIFT TO CELEBRATE THIS HAPPY OCCASION. HEALING NOTES - INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS OR GROUPS SHARE THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS BY PERFORMING FOR GUESTS AND PATIENTS.NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT - VOLUNTEERS WELCOME PARENTS AND VISITORS AND HELP THEM NAVIGATE THE NICU. VOLUNTEERS TAKE CARE OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF OUR SMALLEST PATIENTS.NURSING UNITS AT MIDTOWN CAMPUS - VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND NURSING STAFF, ACT AS COURIERS, ESCORT PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, ASSIST WITH CLERICAL FUNCTIONS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE THE PATIENT'S NON-CLINICAL NEEDS.NURSING UNITS AT NORTHSIDE CAMPUS - VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS LIAISONS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND NURSING STAFF, ACT AS COURIERS, ESCORT PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, AND ASSIST WITH CLERICAL FUNCTIONS. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH THE PATIENT'S NON-CLINICAL NEEDS.PLAY PAWS - PET PARTNERS CERTIFIED PET HANDLERS AND THEIR DOGS VISIT THE CHILDREN'S CENTER AND NURSING UNITS. THESE VOLUNTEERS AND DOGS PROVIDE INCREASED SOCIALIZATION, ENHANCE THE PATIENT'S ACTIVITY LEVEL AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAUGHTER AND PLAY.OFFICE ASSISTANT - VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN THE VOLUNTEER SERVICES OFFICE BY ANSWERING THE PHONE, TYPING, FILING, WORKING WITH THE COMPUTER AND PERFORMING OTHER CLERICAL DUTIES.PASTORAL CARE - VOLUNTEERS WORK HAND-IN-HAND WITH THE HOSPITAL PASTOR. VOLUNTEERS VISIT PATIENTS AND PRE-SURGERY PATIENTS, VISIT FOR A FEW MINUTES OF CONVERSATION AND COMFORTING WORDS.SPECIAL EVENTS - THESE EVENTS ARE FOR WHEN VOLUNTEERS CANNOT VOLUNTEER ON A REGULAR BASIS. VOLUNTEERS MAY SIGN UP FOR THESE EVENTS. SOME OF THESE EVENTS ARE BLOOD DRIVES, BOOKS ARE FUN, JEWELRY SALE, SWEETS AND TREATS, DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS, CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK TELETHON, TREE OF LIGHT AND SENIOR FOCUS PROGAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 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 September 1974.

    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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