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Santafe Healthcare Inc

EIN 59-2317607 · Gainesville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SANTAFE HEALTHCARE, INC. IS TO SERVE AS THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT SYSTEM PARENT FOR ITS FAMILY OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT, MISSION-DRIVEN, AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. SANTAFE HEALTHCARE, INC. DELIVERS ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT, AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND EXPERTISE TO ITS AFFILIATES, WHILE PROMOTING THE EFFECTIVE PROVISION OF HEALTHCARE, HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, AND SENIOR HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES THROUGH ITS AFFILATES. THIS MISSION IS GOVERNED THROUGH A LOCAL, COMMUNITY-BASED BOARD WHICH PROVIDES STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND VALUES-BASED OVERSIGHT AND SUPPORT.

Income
$68.5 million
Spending
$47.8 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
14.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 81%
Employees
50
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$6.6 million, former ceo/director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 240% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $29.2 million spent. SANTAFE HEALTHCARE, INC. PROVIDED GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT TO THE FOLLOWING AFFILIATED CHARITABLE, TAX-EXEMPT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA HOSPICE, INC.; SANTAFE SENIOR LIVING, INC.; NORTH FLORIDA RETIREMENT VILLAGE, INC.; BVG ACQUISITION, INC.; EAST RIDGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE, INC.; SANTAFE SENIOR LIVING FOUNDATION, INC.; SF HOLDING CORP., INC.; AND HFK CARE CORPORATION.

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 January 2004.

    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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