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St Tammany Hospital Guild Inc

EIN 72-0852398 · Covington, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE TO ENGAGE IN AND CONDUCT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, PHILANTHROPIC AND OTHER RELATED VOLUNTEER SERVICES OF THE MEMBERSHIP ON A STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND SUPPORTIVE BASIS, NONPROFESSIONAL AND NON-ADMINISTRATIVE, TO [CONT'D ON SCH. O] THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE HOSPITAL OR THROUGH THEIR DESIGNEE. IT IS THE EXPLICIT INTENT OF THE GUILD TO SUPPORT ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL'S VALUES AND STANDARDS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL. THE PURPOSE OF THE GIFT SHOP IS TO PROVIDE AN ON-CAMPUS LOCATION WHERE FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF PATIENTS CAN PURCHASE GIFTS AND "GET-WELL" ITEMS.

Income
$140,663
Spending
$116,351
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
86

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $13,500 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL UNIVERSITY NURSING STUDENTS TO COVER A PORTION OF TUITION COSTS SO THAT THE RECIPIENTS CAN COMPLETE THEIR MEDICAL TRAINING AND PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE GENERAL COMMUNITY
  2. $102,468 spent. OPERATION OF GIFT SHOP - PROVIDES FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF PATIENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE "GET WELL" ITEMS AT A CONVENIENT LOCATION. "GET WELL" ITEMS HELP IMPROVE THE PATIENT'S MENTAL WELL BEING WHICH AIDS RECOVERY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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