Central Valley Health Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Central Valley Health Foundation (CVHF) is a California not-for-profit corporation. The Foundation was organized to coordinate the solicitation of contributions through its operations and to disburse such contributions, earnings, and the income to support Adventist Health Hanford, Adventist Health Selma, Adventist Health Reedley, Adventist Health Tulare and Western Health Resources. The special fundraising events provide opportunity for interaction and involvement between community members, community leaders, Hanford Community Hospital and the Foundation.
- Income
- $8.4 million
- Spending
- $122,628
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 115.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $1.6 million, board member
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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 115.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 99% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3139% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1565% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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)
- $79,714 spent. The Central Valley Health Foundation provided financial support for the Central Valley Network, which includes Adventist Health Hanford, Adventist Health Selma, Adventist Health Reedley, Adventist Health Tulare and their related clinics. In addition, support is being provided for the hospice operated by Western Health Resources (WHR) and for other humanitarian purposes.Many employees at Adventist Health in the Central Valley support the Central Valley Health Foundations Employee Emergency Fund. The Employee Emergency Fund was created to support employees during an unexpected financial hardship. Employees are asked to fill out an application which is reviewed by Human Resources and an established committee. In 2023, $26,999 was disbursed to 20 employees. Adventist Health knows that our greatest strength is our employees, and the Employee Emergency Fund is one of the many ways Adventist Health invests in the wellbeing of our people. Adventist Health in the Central Valley has three birth centers, Hanford, Tulare, and Reedley. With thousands of deliveries happening each year, not every delivery outcome is a positive one. The Healing Hearts Fund was established by employees who wanted to do something to support the mothers who experience the loss of a baby at our hospitals. The Healing Hearts fund gives mothers the opportunity to have their childs funeral expenses covered up to $1,000. The Birth Centers also provide other forms of support which helps our patients and employees during a tragic time. In 2023, financial support of $10,396 was provided to 10 receipients. Separately, let us share an experience that illustrates how we care for our community:My name is Araceli Cervantes and I am a commnity health worker in the Central Valley. On August 5th, Practice Administrator Lisa Chavarin sent me a message via Teams, sharing that Dr. Christine Millan had a patient in need of financial assistance. I didnt know much at first, but as I read through the few details I was given, something tugged at my heart. This patients story would soon become deeply meaningful to me.He had just been diagnosed with colon cancer. But rather than focus on the frightening news about his health, his first words revealed a different kind of pain he worried, How will I pay my rent?Without hesitation, I stopped what I was doing and began searching for resources throughout the community. I made calls, filled out referrals, and connected him with programs offering food boxes, transportation to medical appointments, and, most urgently, rental assistance.During my search, Social Worker Maria shared with me the contact information of Lauren Day from The Foundation and encouraged me to reach out. With hope in my heart, I emailed Lauren, explaining the patients situation and asking if there were any available funds to help cover his rent.Lauren responded almost immediately, confirming that The Foundation had funds available to assist. All she needed was a receipt showing the rent amount. I called the patient right away to share the wonderful news. His voice, filled with gratitude and emotion, made it clear that this was more than just financial help it was a lifeline. For the first time since his diagnosis, he could focus on his health and on supporting his wife, who had just received difficult news of her own: a tumor growing in her stomach.The patient quickly brought in his rent bill, and I sent it to Lauren. By the very next day, she emailed me to say the rent check was ready. I called the patient again, this time with tears in my eyes, to tell him his rent had been paid. His response was filled with heartfelt thanks he said it was as if a huge weight had been lifted from his shoulders.Later that day, when I met his wife at the Complex Care Clinic, her joy was radiant. She repeatedly thanked me and The Foundation, saying what a blessing it was to have people who cared so deeply during such a hard time. Her words stayed with me: You are a blessing, and The Foundation is a blessing.That day, it wasnt just the patient and his family who were blessed I was too. Being able to help, to live out our mission in such a tangible way, reminded me why I chose this work and why Im so proud to be part of Adventist Health.With a mission to live Gods love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope,I can truly say that mission was fulfilled.Websites for our community benefit information: https://www.adventisthealth.org/about-us/community-benefit/
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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