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Paradigm Indemnity Corporation

EIN 73-1668317 · Corvallis, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARADIGM INDEMNITY CORPORATION (PIC) IS A PURE NON-PROFIT CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY FORMED BY 501(C)(3) PARENT ORGANIZATION SAMARITAN HEALTH SERVICES (SHS). PIC DIRECTLY INSURES FOR PROFESSIONAL AND GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR SHS-RELATED AFFILIATES. PARADIGM INDEMNITY CORPORATION (PIC) IS A MEMBER OF THE SHS SYSTEM, A REGIONAL NETWORK OF HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIANS. THE NETWORK, FORMED IN THE LATE 1990'S, SERVES APPROXIMATELY 290,000 RESIDENTS IN LINN, BENTON, LINCOLN AND PORTIONS OF POLK AND MARION COUNTIES IN OREGON. IT IS LOCALLY OWNED, AND ITS BOARDS OF DIRECTORS INCLUDE HOSPITAL LEADERS, PHYSICIANS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES. SHS PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR AGE. THE MISSION OF SHS IS "BUILDING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER." THE COLLECTIVE VISION OF THE SHS SYSTEM IS TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES WITH PRIDE (PASSION, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DEDICATION, AND EXCELLENCE).

Income
$13.2 million
Spending
$11.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
44.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$1.4 million, board chair / ceo shs

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 87% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $10.5 million spent. AS A PURE NON-PROFIT CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, PARADIGM INDEMNITY CORPORATION (PIC) DIRECTLY INSURES HOSPITAL'S AND PHYSICIAN'S PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AND GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE. THIS COVERAGE INCLUDES FIVE ACUTE CARE FACILITIES, THREE IN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND TWO ON THE OREGON COAST. INCLUDED IN THIS INSURANCE IS COVERAGE FOR THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYED OR CONTRACTED PRACTITIONERS: 571 PHYSICIANS, 99 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, 59 NURSE PRACTITIONERS, 26 CRNAS, 7 NURSE MIDWIVES, AND 21 OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. THESE EXPENSES ARE INCURRED TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM.

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 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 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 June 2005.

    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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