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Morristown-Hamblen Hospital

EIN 62-1697090 · Knoxville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 49% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The purpose of the Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Foundation is to support the Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association in promoting and advancing the well-being of the community by providing quality healthcare and health-related services. The Foundation provides philanthropic support to the Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association through the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations in the community and supports the hospital's mission to serve the community by improving the quality of life through better health.

Income
$300,197
Spending
$179,362
Spent on programs
49%
Reserves
83 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
82

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 83.0 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 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    49% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $43,668 spent. Cancer Care:In 2024, Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Foundation distributed just over $27,000 in donated funds to upgrade the conference room audiovisual and meeting facilities to support ongoing clinical cancer education and patient care review meetings. The foundation also distributed over $16,000 to provide direct assistance to patients undergoing cancer treatment at Morristown Regional Cancer Center. This financial assistance provided for transportation, food and nutritional supplements, dental care, utilities, medications, and specialized skin creams to aid in healing for radiation patients.
  2. $23,651 spent. Patient/Employee Emergency Assistance:Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Foundation's employee emergency assistance fund provided crisis support to 23 employees and 6 patients of Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System who were facing unexpected financial crises due to fires, car accidents, illnesses, deaths, etc. In 2024, assistance was provided for housing, transportation, funerals, utilities, medical needs and Hurricane Helene damage-related recovery and repairs.
  3. $20,855 spent. Labor and Delivery:The Foundation distributed just over $20,000 to the Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System labor and delivery department to fund the purchase of a panda warmer. This specialized newborn warming system provides a safe, temperature-regulated space for nursing staff to assess and evaluate the baby immediately after birth. If the baby suffers a complication, the equipment also includes an all-in-one system that has the features necessary to perform a resuscitation, including airway management, gentle ventilation and pulse oximetry. Additionally, the Panda Warmer can record the baby's weight, has adjustable lights for optimal lighting and uses a hands-free alarm control to help maintain a quiet environment. It is fully mobile and helps the team stabilize and transport the infant, whether from the operating room, emergency department or patient room, to the nursery without an interruption in care.

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 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 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 March 1998.

    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: Morristown Hamblen Hosp (Knoxville, TN), EIN 62-0545814. 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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