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St Frances Cabrini Hospital Foundation of Alexandria

EIN 72-0998302 · Alexandria, LA

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

THE MISSION OF ST. FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL FOUNDATION OF ALEXANDRIA IS TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND CHARITABLE GIVING IN ORDER TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST BY PROVIDING FOR THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH NEEDS. IN FURTHERANCE OF THOSE PURPOSES, THE FOUNDATION SHALL SOLICIT AND RECEIVE CHARITABLE GIFTS AND GRANTS TO ADMINISTER AND INVEST AND REINVEST THE SAME AND TO APPLY THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OF THE INCOME AND THE PRINCIPAL EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, SERVICES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SUPPORTED OR OPERATED BY CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA WITHIN ITS SERVICE AREA IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$788,828
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
49.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 53%
Employees
0
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$1.4 million, ceo (thru 2/2021)

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 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 49.9 months 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 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $739,225 spent. The CHRISTUS Cabrini Foundation was established in 1983 by a dedicated group of community leaders to raise and manage money to support the exemplary health care provided by CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Central Louisiana. The Cabrini Foundation is a freestanding, tax-exempt organization that also houses the Children's Miracle Network - a program that raises funds and awareness specifically for pediatric patients in the area. Its independent governing board assures that the donors' wishes are followed, recognition is given and funds are well-utilized. Through the charitable support of the community, the Cabrini Foundation has been able to assist the Hospital in implementing and growing state-of-the-art centers of excellence and delivering cost-effective treatment quickly and safely to local families.
  2. MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS: THE FOUNDATION HOSTED NUMEROUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK ("CMN") WHICH DIRECTLY BENEFITS THE HOSPITAL'S WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES, THE SEVENTEEN SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERS IN FIVE SURROUNDING PARISHES, AND THE PEDIATRIC THERAPY CENTER. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE CMN FUNDS STAY IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA, WHICH MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR AREA CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

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

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    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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