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Hendrick Medical Center

EIN 75-0827446 · Abilene, TX

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

TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE EMPHASIZING EXCELLENCE AND COMPASSION CONSISTENT WITH THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST.

Income
$1.0 billion
Spending
$827.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
14 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
4,028
Volunteers
199
Highest pay
$1.8 million, president/ceo

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

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 August 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 (2)
  1. $673.6 million spent. CHARITY CARE PROGRAM: HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER, IN KEEPING WITH ITS MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES AS A BAPTIST ORGANIZATION, HAS ALWAYS MAINTAINED A GENEROUS CHARITY CARE PROGRAM TO ASSURE THAT THOSE WITH THE INABILITY TO PAY HAVE ACCESS TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY HENDRICK. THE CHARITY POLICY IN EFFECT DURING THE PERIOD COVERED BY THIS REPORT PROVIDES THAT FAMILIES WITH INCOMES BELOW 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES, WITH NO PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. FAMILIES WITH INCOMES ABOVE 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES RECEIVE CARE WITH PARTIAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INCREASING AS THE FAMILY INCOME EXCEEDS THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. HENDRICK PROVIDES FINANCIAL COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS TO HELP PATIENTS WITH HEALTHCARE NEEDS BY IDENTIFYING COMMUNITY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND BY ASSISTING THEM IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY AND QUALIFY FOR GOVERNMENT SPONSORED PROGRAMS. PROVIDING GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS BELOW COST: HENDRICK IS ALSO COMMITTED TO PARTICIPATING IN GOVERNMENT FUNDEDPROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICARE, MEDICAID, TRICARE, COUNTY INDIGENCY, ETC. THE COST OF SERVICES OFTEN EXCEEDS THE REIMBURSEMENT PROVIDED BY THESE PROGRAMS.
  2. $398,460 spent. PROFESSIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION: HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER HAS AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MANY PROFESSIONAL HEALTH EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF ENHANCING THE KNOWLEDGE OF EXISTING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND EDUCATING NEW HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO MEET THE INCREASING DEMAND. HENDRICK'S EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED IN AREAS OF STUDY WHERE SHORTAGES COULD POTENTIALLY LIMIT THE CAPACITY OF THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE TEXAS MIDWEST. HENDRICK HAS PROVIDED FUNDING AND HAS ENTERED INTO EDUCATIONAL RELATED AFFILIATIONS AGREEMENTS. SOME OF WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED: 1. TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER - SCHOOL OF PHARMACY, BSN 2ND DEGREE PROGRAM AND BSN TRADITIONAL PROGRAM. 2. PATTY HANKS SHELTON SCHOOL OF NURSING - BSN, MSN AND FNP PROGRAMS. 3. CISCO JR. COLLEGE - CNA, LVN/ADN, SURGERY TECHNICIAN, PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, AND RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAMS. 4. TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE - (LVN/ADN), EMS, HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, PHLEBOTOMY, AND CNA. 5.ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK, PSYCHOLOGY, EXERCISE HEALTH SCIENCE, BIBLE AND FAMILY STUDIES, BODY AND SOUL. 6. HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIV. - DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, SOCIAL WORK, THEOLOGY, COMMUNICATION, ATHLETIC TRAINING. 7. TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY - RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM. 8. HENDRICK SCHOOL OF RADIOGRAPHY. A STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL. STUDENTS CAN APPLY FOR A LOAN UP TO $6,332 FOR THE COST OF THE TUITION, AND BOOKS. 9. ABILENE IND SCHOOL DISTRICT - HOLLAND MEDICAL HIGH SCHOOL. A TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM IS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS IN CRITICAL NEED POSITIONS AT HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER UPON VERIFICATION OF STUDENT LOAN DEBT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 November 6, 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 August 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 June 1937.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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