Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
- Income
- $1.3 billion
- Spending
- $1.2 billion
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 1.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 5,572
- Volunteers
- 177
- Highest pay
- $5.6 million, thr ceo/trustee
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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 14% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $1.0 billion spent. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth ("THFW") is one of the busiest medical centers in the state, providing residents of Fort Worth and surrounding communities with advanced medical services and compassionate care for nearly a century. The 851 licensed bed facility is a Level I Trauma Center, Level IV Designated Maternal Facility, holds The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association's Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers and a Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification. In addition to heart & vascular care, key service lines include cancer care, neurosciences, orthopedics, transplant services, emergency & trauma care and women & infant's care. The hospital also offers Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation ("ECMO"), advanced care for life-threatening heart and lung conditions. The Magnet-designated hospital was the first in North Texas to earn the American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Valve Certification and is only the second hospital in the nation to earn the Gold Seal of Approval for Brain Tumor Certification by The Joint Commission. The Jane and John Justin Tower opened at THFW in 2022, adding 144 beds, 15 surgery suites, and pre- and postoperative suites services. The project, the largest in Texas Health's history, added 400,000 square feet, helping the hospital expand its reach across the region and allowing shell space for future needs. THFW has more than 5000 employees, plus our medical staff of 1500 physicians which helps us to provide quality medical healthcare to everyone regardless of race, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, age, or ability to pay. Recognizing its mission to the community, our services are provided to both financially and medically indigent patients including those covered by governmental programs Medicare and Medicaid for reimbursement which does not always cover their cost of care because quality medical care is essential for everyone. During the year, THFW had 246,698 patient days, 42,341 discharges, 202,087 outpatient encounters, 159,426 emergency room visits and 3,229 births.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1957.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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