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San Antonio Medical Foundation

EIN 74-1366280 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 51 cents.

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

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE SAN ANTONIO MEDICAL FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVEHEALTH CARE, ADVANCE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE, AND ENHANCE COMMUNITYWELL-BEING BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP & ACTIVE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR LANDAND OTHER ASSETS.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 94%
Employees
2
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$290,640, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 51 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    34 of 34 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 December 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. THE FOUNDATION PROMOTES AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. IT ALSO PROMOTES AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN HEALTH CARE EDUCATION. ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA MAY SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTENT TO THE LAND USE COMMITTEE, WHO RECOMMENDS THE ORGANIZATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE BOARD OF THE TRUSTEES GRANTS APPROVAL FOR ALL QUALIFIED LAND REQUESTS AND OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE DISBURSEMENTS. DURING 2025, THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF DONATED LEASES FOR MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS WAS $1,435,803. IN AN EFFORT TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS, A WALKING/JOGGING TRAIL IS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE HEALTHY KIDS PROJECT IS FOCUSED ON GRADES K-2 BELIEVING THAT IF YOU TEACH THE CHILD EARLY IN LIFE, YOU MAY AFFECT NOT ONLY THE CHILD, BUT THE CHILD'S FAMILY AS WELL. THE PROJECT WAS PRODUCED IN CONJUNCTION WITH KLRN (PUBLIC TELEVISION). THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF: 1) INTERSTITIALS BETWEEN CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON KLRN (THINK COMMERCIALS ON REGULAR TELEVISION), 2) DOWNLOADABLE LESSON PLANS ON THE KLRN WEBSITE FOR USE IN CLASSROOMS, AND 3) DVDS FOR THE CLASSROOM AND HOME LOAN. LESSONS INCLUDE SHORT VIDEOS, SONGS AND CHANTS THAT THE STUDENTS CAN LEARN QUICKLY AND EASILY TO HELP THEM REMEMBER SUCH THINGS AS "DRINK WATER AND ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. INPUT FROM LOCAL EDUCATORS, DIETICIANS AND PHYSICIANS WAS CRITICAL IN DEVELOPING THE CURRICULUM FOR THIS PROJECT. THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED AND PROMOTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE UNITED WAY IS ALSO USING IT IN SEVERAL INITIATIVES WITH CHILDREN AND ALSO PARENT GROUPS. THE LESSON PLANS NOT ONLY MEET THE TEXAS EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA BUT HAS ALSO BEEN MODIFIED TO MEET NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AS WELL. IT HAS BEEN PLACED ON PBS LEARNING MEDIA. THE HEALTHY KIDS PROJECT IS FREE TO EVERYONE. THE SAN ANTONIO MOBILE MENTAL WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION. THE COLLABORATIVE IS MADE UP OF SEVERAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO MAKE IT THEIR MISSION TO BRING THE MUCH-NEEDED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OUT OF THE AGENCY AND INTO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING. IT IS AN UPSTREAM COLLABORATIVE FOCUSING ON PREVENTION SO THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT HAVE TO CONCENTRATE FULLY ON INTERVENTION. IN ORDER FOR THE COLLABORATIVE TO ENSURE THE PARTNERSHIP IS SUCCESSFUL AND CONTINUE TO EXPAND AND REACH MORE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, IT NEEDED AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDS FOR AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND MAY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS BASED ON GROWTH AND EXPANSION IN FUTURE YEARS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 December 1950.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: San Antonio Area Foundation (San Antonio, TX), EIN 74-6065414. 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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