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Infirmary Foundation Inc

EIN 63-0870620 · Mobile, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INFIRMARY FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO ADVANCE THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH, SUPPORT THE PURPOSES OF MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION AND OTHER 501(C)(3) AFFILIATES, AND ENCOURAGE PUBLIC SUPPORT OF SUCH ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 59%
Employees
0
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$1.9 million, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 31 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

    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 March 31, 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. $368,543 spent. PROVIDED FUNDING TO MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, A 501(C)(3) HOSPITAL FOR PURCHASE OF STATE OF THE ART HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AS THE HOSPITAL MEETS THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF MANY CLIENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT CARE, REHABILITATION, THERAPY, AND EDUCATION. SPECIFICALLY, NEEDED NEW SAFETY EQUIPMENT, THERAPY EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE FURNITURE WAS PURCHASED TO UPDATE DEPARTMENTS AT MOBILE INFIRMARY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PAID FOR SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND CONFERENCES AND SUMMITS TO ENSURE THE MEDICAL STAFF IS KEEPING UP WITH CURRENT ADVANCES IN MEDICINE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION SPONSORED THE DEBAKEY AWARDS CEREMONY WHICH IS A SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO COMMIT TO SERVING RURAL AREAS IN ALABAMA AS PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AFTER THEIR MEDICAL SCHOOL AND RESIDENCY IS COMPLETED. PROVIDED FUNDING TO MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, A 501(C)(3) HOSPITAL FOR PURCHASE OF STATE OF THE ART HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AS THE HOSPITAL MEETS THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF MANY CLIENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT CARE, REHABILITATION, THERAPY, AND EDUCATION. SPECIFICALLY, NEEDED NEW SAFETY EQUIPMENT, THERAPY EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE FURNITURE WAS PURCHASED TO UPDATE DEPARTMENTS AT MOBILE INFIRMARY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PAID FOR SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND CONFERENCES AND SUMMITS TO ENSURE THE MEDICAL STAFF IS KEEPING UP WITH CURRENT ADVANCES IN MEDICINE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION SPONSORED THE DEBAKEY AWARDS CEREMONY WHICH IS A SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO COMMIT TO SERVING RURAL AREAS IN ALABAMA AS PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AFTER THEIR MEDICAL SCHOOL AND RESIDENCY IS COMPLETED.
  2. $92,053 spent. THE ERNEST G. DEBAKEY DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A MOBILE STATE-OF-THE-ART EDUCATION BUS AND ALSO A WEBSITE THAT CONTAINS ALL THE VIDEOS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL THAT IS CONTAINED IN THE BUS. THE BUS TRAVELS TO PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT SEVEN COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST ALABAMA AND FLORIDA TO PROVIDE FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE DANGERS OF DRUG USE AND ABUSE. IN 427 PROGRAMS, 5,434 STUDENTS VISITED THE DRUG BUS. DURING THE SUMMER, ON WEEKENDS, AND EVENINGS, WE SERVICE YOUNGER CHILDREN, MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEENAGERS AND ADULTS AT THE FOLLOWING: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMPS, YMCA AFTERCARE, SUMMER CAMPS, CHURCH HEALTH FAIRS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, BUSINESS HEALTH FAIRS, INFIRMARY EVENTS, WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY, AND CHURCH FESTIVALS. THE MAIN GOAL OF THE WEBSITE IS TO MAKE OUR PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS OUTSIDE OF OUR TRAVELING AREA. ANYONE CAN ACCESS OUR SITE. SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE USING THE SITE TO GO OVER DRUG EDUCATION IN THEIR CLASSES. THE WEBSITE AVERAGES 6,900 HITS PER MONTH. WWW.DEBAKEYDRUGEDUCATION.COM THE ERNEST G. DEBAKEY DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAM IS A MOBILE STATE-OF-THE-ART EDUCATION BUS AND ALSO A WEBSITE THAT CONTAINS ALL THE VIDEOS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL THAT IS CONTAINED IN THE BUS. THE BUS TRAVELS TO PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT SEVEN COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST ALABAMA AND FLORIDA TO PROVIDE FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE DANGERS OF DRUG USE AND ABUSE. IN 427 PROGRAMS, 5,434 STUDENTS VISITED THE DRUG BUS. DURING THE SUMMER, ON WEEKENDS, AND EVENINGS, WE SERVICE YOUNGER CHILDREN, MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEENAGERS AND ADULTS AT THE FOLLOWING: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMPS, YMCA AFTERCARE, SUMMER CAMPS, CHURCH HEALTH FAIRS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, BUSINESS HEALTH FAIRS, INFIRMARY EVENTS, WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY, AND CHURCH FESTIVALS. THE MAIN GOAL OF THE WEBSITE IS TO MAKE OUR PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS OUTSIDE OF OUR TRAVELING AREA. ANYONE CAN ACCESS OUR SITE. SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE USING THE SITE TO GO OVER DRUG EDUCATION IN THEIR CLASSES. THE WEBSITE AVERAGES 6,900 HITS PER MONTH. WWW.DEBAKEYDRUGEDUCATION.COM
  3. $754,166 spent. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING FUNDS TO OTHER AREA HEALTH RELATED 501(C)(3) OR PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS. FUNDING WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR 7 RECIPIENTS OF THE BRAMLETT HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP FOR DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES SEEKING AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN A HEALTH-RELATED PROFESSION AND 20 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WERE HANDED OUT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE TO 33 EMPLOYEES.
  4. INFIRMARY FOUNDATION MAINTAINS THE MY BODYWORKS EXHIBIT AT THE GULF COAST EXPLOREUM SCIENCE CENTER. MY BODYWORKS IS ONE OF THE MOST ADVANCED HEALTH GALLERIES IN THE NATION AND FEATURES MORE THAN 50 CUSTOM DESIGNED EXHIBITS AND PROFESSIONALLY EQUIPPED HEALTH AND BIOLOGY LABS. EACH EXHIBIT REVEALS INFORMATION ABOUT ANATOMY, NUTRITION OR EXERCISE IN A FUN AND INTER-ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. CHILDREN AND ADULTS CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT LIVING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST WITH HEALTHY CHOICES. THE EXHIBIT SHOULD RAISE AWARENESS OF CAREERS IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY.
  5. INFIRMARY FOUNDATION MAINTAINS THE MY BODYWORKS EXHIBIT AT THE GULF COAST EXPLOREUM SCIENCE CENTER. MY BODYWORKS IS ONE OF THE MOST ADVANCED HEALTH GALLERIES IN THE NATION AND FEATURES MORE THAN 50 CUSTOM DESIGNED EXHIBITS AND PROFESSIONALLY EQUIPPED HEALTH AND BIOLOGY LABS. EACH EXHIBIT REVEALS INFORMATION ABOUT ANATOMY, NUTRITION OR EXERCISE IN A FUN AND INTER-ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. CHILDREN AND ADULTS CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT LIVING LIFE TO ITS FULLEST WITH HEALTHY CHOICES. THE EXHIBIT SHOULD RAISE AWARENESS OF CAREERS IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 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 March 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 May 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 October 21, 2026.

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