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Genesis Health Foundation Inc

EIN 59-2249340 · Jacksonville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PERSONS REQUIRING REHABILITATION THROUGH SUPERIOR OUTCOMES, SERVICE, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
11
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$902,095, chairman / ceo

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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 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. $1.6 million spent. THE FOUNDATION IS A PUBLICALLY SUPPORTED CHARITY ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF BROOKS REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES FUNDING PRIMARILY THROUGH INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY $1.3M IN CONTRIBUTIONS. ADDITIONALLY, BROOKS' EMPLOYEES DONATED $82K TO PROVIDE PATIENTS THE MEDICALLY NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND MEDICATIONS. FUNDS RASIED BY THE FOUNDATION HELP SUPPORT THE MANY BROOKS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS. BROOKS COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS AS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDER, BROOKS RECOGNIZED THE NEED TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PATIENTS AFTER DISCHARGE AND BECAME A LEADER IN REINVENTING WAYS TO FURTHER THE CARE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION TO THE FULL CONTINUUM OF POST-ACCUTE SERVICES, BROOKS REHABILITATION PROVIDES ONGOING COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES TO PROMOTE THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING LONG TERM. BECAUSE BROOKS REHABILITATION BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK, ALL THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. THESE COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS ARE HIGHLIGHTED BELOW: ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATION (ADULT AND PEDIATRIC) THE ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATION COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OFFER MANY DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WHEEL-CHAIR BASKETBALL, QUAD RUGBY, PAINTING, WHEEL-CHAIR TENNIS, YOGA, BOWLING, BOCCE BALL, BILLIARDS, POWER SOCCER, WATER SKIING AND MANY MORE. THOSE LIVING WITH DISABILITES WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADAPTIVE SPORT AND RECREATION PROGRAMS, BUILD STRENGTH AND SELF CONFIDENCE, ENJOY COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES, GAIN BODY AWARENESS AND INDEPENDENCE, LEARN NEW LIFE SKILLS AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS. BRAIN INJURY CLUBHOUSE THE BROOKS BRAIN INJURY CLUBHOUSE OFFERS ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A BRAIN INJURY. THIS UNIQUELY DESIGNED PROGRAM IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND ONE OF ONLY 24 WORLDWIDE. THE CLUBHOUSE HELPS INDIVIDUALS REGAIN SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND VOCATIONAL ABILITIES. IN ADDITION TO ACTIVITES SUCH AS FITNESS, DANCE AND ART, PARTICIPANTS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MANAGE CLUBHOUSE OPERATIONS, CONNECT IN THE COMMUNITY AND POTENTIALLY RETURN TO THE WORKPLACE. NEURO RECOVERY CENTERS THE BROOKS NEURO RECOVERY CENTERS OFFER THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT FOR CUSTOMIZED REHABILITATION AND THERAPY. THIS UNIQUE GYM ALLOWS THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO IMPROVE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT AND ABILITIES. ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE AN EVALUATION AND AN INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR NEUROPLASTICITY RECOVERY AND WELLNESS. APHASIA CENTER SEEING A GROWING NEED, BROOKS OPENED THE AREA'S FIRST APHASIA CENTER IN 2015 BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THERAPY STAFF. THE BROOKS APHASIA CENTER PROVIDES THERAPY AND SUPPORT FOR THOSE LIVING WITH APHASIA DUE TO STROKE, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, BRAIN TUMORS AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS. THE CENTER OFFERS TWO SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. FIRST THE COMMUNITY APHASIA PROGRAM ENCOURAGES MULTI-MODAILTY COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES AND BUILDS CONFIDENCE IN COMMUNICATING. THE SECOND PROGRAM IS A SIX WEEK INTENSIVE AND IMMERSIVE REHABILITATION APPROACH. IN ADDTION, RESEARCH INNIATIVES FOCUS ON UNDERSTANDING BEST PRACTICE CARE AND SUPPORT THROUGH THE COLLECTION OF DATA. SCHOOL RE-ENTRY PROGRAM WHEN ASKED WHAT THEY WANT, CHILDREN WITH DISABLING INJURIES OR ILLNESS SAY THAT THEY WANT TO RETURN TO SCHOOL TO BE WITH THEIR FRIENDS. BROOKS REHABILITATION IS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF SCHOOL RE-ENTRY SERVICES IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA AND THE STATE DESIGNATED TREATMENT FACILITY FOR BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES FOR CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES EDUCATION FOR CLASSMATES, SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILIES TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES AND NEEDS OF A STUDENT TRANSITIONING BACK INTO SCHOOL AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. HELEN'S HOUSE BROOKS' 40 UNIT HOSPITALITY HOUSE OFFERS TEMPORARY, VERY LOW-COST LODGING FOR BROOKS' PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS WHILE THEY ARE RECEIVING TREATMENT. THE MAJORITY OF RESIDENTS COME FROM OUTSIDE THE AREA AND HAVE SUFFERED A TRAUMATIC INJURY OR ILLNESS. HELENS HOUSE PROVIDES ACCOMMODATIONS, SUPPORT AND AN UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY FOR THOSE STRIVING TO REGAIN ABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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 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 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 April 1983.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Foundation Health LLC (Fairbanks, AK), EIN 81-3021580. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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