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Scotland Memorial Foundation Inc

EIN 58-1828201 · Laurinburg, NC

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

TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE FINEST IN HEALTHCARE SERVICES WITHIN THE SCOTLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, INNOVATIVE AND HIGH QUALITY COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECTS AND HEALTH EDUCATION.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
82.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$701,450, board member

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 82.5 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 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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

    21 of 25 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 September 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. $1.3 million spent. THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS PRIMARILY THROUGH ANNUAL EVENTS, CAPITAL AND MAJOR GIFT CAMPAIGNS, ANNUAL RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED GIVING AND PLANNED GIVING. DONORS HAVE DEMONSTRATED A COMMITMENT TO THE FOUNDATION AND SHCS BY FUNDING NUMEROUS HEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITIES IN THE SHCS SERVICE AREA. THESE FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS REMAIN ESSENTIAL DUE TO THE CONTINUED ECONOMIC CHALLENGES OF THE ENTIRE REGION. SCOTLAND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION (SMF) HAS RECEIVED EXTERNAL GRANTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS CANNON FOUNDATION, DUKE ENDOWMENT, AND GOLDEN LEAF FOUNDATION. SMF WILL WORK WITH THE NEWLY HIRED GRANTS MANAGER TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FOUNDATION AND THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. SMF PROVIDES SUPPORT TO DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE CANCER CENTER, WOUND HEALING CENTER, CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION, CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER, EMERGENCY CENTER, WOMEN'S CENTER, AND NURSERY. THIS SUPPORT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, INDIGENT PATIENTS, MINOR EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES AND PROGRAMS FOR PATIENTS AND TEAMMATES. FOUNDATION FUNDING SUBSIDIZES COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS, BOTH IN THE HOSPITAL AND THROUGH MOBILE UNITS. SCREENINGS MAY INCLUDE CHOLESTEROL, BLOOD PRESSURE, BODY FAT, PROSTATE, AND MAMMOGRAMS. COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S HEALTH EVENTS, DIABETES EDUCATION FAIR, PREGNANCY FAIR AND OTHER FAITH-BASED WELLNESS ACTIVITIES. PERTINENT HEALTH ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED WITH MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS, EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND OTHER LEARNING TOOLS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SPONSORS SEVERAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CANCER AND OTHER CHRONIC ISSUES, SUPPORTING EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS THROUGH THE COMMUNITIES. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENTERING HEALTH CARE RELATED FIELDS OF STUDY AS WELL AS HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS ALREADY ENROLLED IN HEALTH CARE STUDIES. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE BASED UPON MERIT, NEED AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED WITH A DESIRE FOR STUDENTS TO RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY AS HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ONCE THEIR STUDIES ARE COMPLETE. SMF ALSO EXPLORES OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE NEEDS MEET THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. SOME EXAMPLES INCLUDE ST. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY NURSING PROGRAM, SCOTLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FOR A FIXED OUTDOOR EXERCISE PARK, AND UNCP HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THE FOUNDATION VOLUNTEER BOARD OF TRUSTEES PARTICIPATE IN MULTIPLE COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, SERVE ON COMMITTEES TO PLAN FOR INCREASED SERVICES, AND RECRUIT COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR CONSIDERATION OF ESTATE/PLANNED GIVING. DURING THE YEAR, EVENTS ARE HELD TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE FUND RUN AND PUTTING ON THE RITZ A GALA OF GIVING AS WELL AS OTHER FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 April 1989.

    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.

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