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Blount Memorial Foundation Inc

EIN 62-1412287 · Maryville, TN

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 SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS THE UNINSURED AND UNDERSERVED.

Income
$600,606
Spending
$487,986
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
40.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 48%
Employees
0
Volunteers
80

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 40.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $111,920 spent. PROVIDING ACCESS TO COMPLETE HEALTH CARE, REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE STATUS.
  2. $6,821 spent. PROVIDING ACCESS TO PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO PT/OT THERAPIES TO CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES WOULD OTHERWISE REFUSE TREATMENT DUE TO COST. THE PROGRAM REMOVES THE UNEXPECTED MEDICAL BILL ALLOWING FAMILIES TO RECEIVE ACCESS TO NEEDED CARE. THE FACILITY SUPPORTS MORE THAN 2000 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS PER MONTH. PROJECT SUCCESS IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE IN PRESCRIBED TREATMENT AND ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT GOAL.
  3. $10,040 spent. PROVIDING PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOR CANCER CENTER - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES DONATIONS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO BLOUNT MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER (PART OF BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL) TO HELP THOSE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENTS. THESE DONATIONS ARE PRIMARILY USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION AND /OR NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR THESE PATIENTS.
  4. $300,000 spent. PROVIDING FUNDS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PRISMA HEALTH-BLOUNT MEMORIAL SPECIAL PROJECTS - FROM 2022-2025, THE FOUNDATION RAISED FUNDS TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING THE HOSPITAL'S CATH LAB A NEW STATE-OF-THE ART FACILITY TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSING AND TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS. IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION ALSO STARTED RAISING FUNDS AND PLEDGED TO PURCHASE A NEW MAMMOGRAPHY MACHINE FOR THE HOSPITAL'S BREAST CENTER. THE NEW MAMMOGRAPHY MACHINE WILL HELP PROVIDE CRITICAL BREAST CANCER SCREENING AND DIAGNOSTICS TO THE COMMUNITY AND ALLOW THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INCREASING AWARENESS AND ACCESSIBILITY IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.
  5. PROVIDING FUNDS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PRISMA HEALTH-BLOUNT MEMORIAL SPECIAL PROJECTS - FROM 2022-2025, THE FOUNDATION RAISED FUNDS TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING THE HOSPITAL'S CATH LAB A NEW STATE-OF-THE ART FACILITY TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSING AND TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS. IN 2025, THE FOUNDATION ALSO STARTED RAISING FUNDS AND PLEDGED TO PURCHASE A NEW MAMMOGRAPHY MACHINE FOR THE HOSPITAL'S BREAST CENTER. THE NEW MAMMOGRAPHY MACHINE WILL HELP PROVIDE CRITICAL BREAST CANCER SCREENING AND DIAGNOSTICS TO THE COMMUNITY AND ALLOW THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INCREASING AWARENESS AND ACCESSIBILITY IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.

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 December 1992.

    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.

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