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Kings Daughters Health Foundation Inc

EIN 61-1035701 · Ashland, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE KING'S DAUGHTERS HEALTH FOUNDATION IS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE HEALTH FOUNDATION SUPPORTS KING'S DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER (KDMC) IN ITS MISSION TO BE THE PREMIER HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN THE TRI-STATE AREA. THE HEALTH FOUNDATION ALSO EXTENDS HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY, PROMOTES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION, AND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING HEALTHCARE-RELATED FIELDS.

Income
$524,780
Spending
$284,678
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 41%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$150,447, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $262,093 spent. THE KING'S DAUGHTERS HEALTH FOUNDATION PURPOSE IS TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT OF UK KING'S DAUGHTERS BY ADDRESSING AND SUPPORTING THE GROWING HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THE FOUNDATION NOT ONLY PROVIDES LONG TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ENHANCING AND SUSTAINING THE UK KING'S DAUGHTERS MISSION, BUT ALSO SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN THE UK KD SERVICE AREAS. THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS A NETWORK OF BUSINESS LEADERS, HEALTHCARE LEADERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WORKING TOGETHER TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF THE FUNDS RECEIVED.THE HEALTH FOUNDATION HAS HELPED TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF UK KING'S DAUGHTERS THROUGH IDENTIFYING SPECIAL NEEDS OF PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND TEAM MEMBERS; OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDING SCREENINGS; BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION EFFORTS TO EXPAND SERVICES; SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY AND BREAST CANCER SERVICES; AEDS FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE ONCOLOGY CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE. IN FY25, THE HEALTH FOUNDATION HOSTED ITS SECOND DUELING PIANOS FUNDRAISER, CONTINUED THE GIFTS OF GRATITUDE PROGRAM, CONTINUED FOOD TRUCKS FOR BUCKS AND CONTINUED TO FACILITATE THE ROCKY AND LEAH ADKINS CURE FOR CANCER GOLF TOURNAMENT. THERE WERE NO NEW FUNDS ESTABLISHED DURING THIS TIMEFRAME.THE HEALTH FOUNDATION COORDINATED TWO MAJOR FUNDRAISERS IN 2025, THE ROCKY AND LEAH ADKINS CURE FOR CANCER GOLF TOURNAMENT, WHICH BROUGHT IN $142,780 FOR ONCOLOGY SERVICES AND THE KILLER DUELING PIANOS WHICH BROUGHT IN $87,093 FOR THE GENERAL FUND.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 June 1984.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Norton - Kings Daughters Health Inc (Louisville, KY), EIN 35-0895832. 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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