Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation is to ensure that Natchitoches Regional Medical Center ("NRMC") is equipped to excel in delivering healthcare excellence for every member of our community. The general activities of the foundation include direct support of NRMC healthcare advancement initiatives, nursing/allied health education financial aid, and community wellness grants. In futherance of those purposes and activities, the foundation solicits and receives direct charitable gifts as well as conducting fundraising events.
- Income
- $226,658
- Spending
- $331,655
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 51.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
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
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 51.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 46% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $171,192 spent. This program enables the Foundation to respond to a variety of needs within the community and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. Individual donations support a variety of time limited projects such as a Cancer Center serenity garden, a community led mental health resource program, first responder cancer testing, or community health needs assessments.
- $52,384 spent. Financial assistance is provided to students pursuing nursing or allied health degrees during their two-year clinical practice studies, with employment opportunities provided upon graduation. Graduates have studied in the fields of nursing, radiology, laboratory sciences, and pharmacology.
- $40,644 spent. The Foundation addresses the immediate needs of our caregivers at NRMC by using donation funds to purchase needed equipment and technology to ensure our patients and community receive excellence in healthcare close to home.
- $38,048 spent. Grant funding is provided to local not-for-profit organizations/agencies that provide and promote wellness through healthcare services, education, or healthy environments in Natchitoches Parish. A board committee makes recommendations to the full board regarding competitive applications for these grants.
- $7,201 spent. A program designed to provide NRMC Associates assistance who are experiencing a crisis and to meet other well-being needs of Associates. A specially designated, confidential committee considers applications and makes decisions based on specific needs and hardships.
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
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 June 2025.
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 August 2006.
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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