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Ephrata Community Health Foundation

EIN 80-0940005 · York, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EPHRATA COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO SUPPORT THE EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL'S MISSION OF ASSURING THAT THE COMMUNITY OF NORTHERN AND EASTERN LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA HAS ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES THAT ARE HIGH IN QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE AND COST EFFECTIVE.THE OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION WILL BE ACHIEVED BY MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS TO THE HOSPITAL FOR CARRYING OUT THE MISSION OF THE HOSPITAL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:1)FURTHERING THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE HOSPITAL'S ABILITY TO EXPAND HEALTH SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY;2)FUNDING THE PURCHASE OF NEW CLINICAL AND SUPPORT-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES;3)EXTENDING CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS; AND4)ADDRESSING HEALTH PRIORITIES, INCLUDING OBESITY AND SMOKING AND TOBACCO USE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$9.4 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$3.2 million, president & ceo - wellspan health

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 856% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 12 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $9.3 million spent. EPHRATA COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT EXISTS TO INSPIRE GIFTS AND GRANTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE IN NORTHERN LANCASTER COUNTY.EPHRATA COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION DESIGNATES MONEY RAISED TO THE FOLLOWING FUNDS:BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RENOVATION & EXPANSION CAMPAIGN - HELP IMPROVE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE IN THE LANCASTER COMMUNITY.CANCER PATIENT HELP FUND - LEND A HAND TO PATIENTS FACING THE FINANCIAL BURDENS THAT OFTEN RESULT FROM DEALING WITH THE IMPACT OF CANCER. THIS FUND HELPS WITH BASIC LIVING EXPENSES, SUCH AS RENT, UTILITIES, GROCERIES, AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS WHO MEET SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AID GUIDELINES.CENTER FOR HEART CARE FUND -HELP PATIENTS RECOVERING FROM HEART FAILURE IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. GIFTS TO THIS FUND HELP PROVIDE PATIENTS WITH ITEMS FROM THE WELLSPAN EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL'S LOW SODIUM FOOD PANTRY, FREE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, PATIENT SCALES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUPPLIES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPORT LUNCH AND LEARNS FOR THE HEART FAILURE SUPPORT GROUP.CLINICAL SIMULATION LAB - SUPPORT AN INNOVATIVE AND INTERACTIVE HIGH-TECH CLASSROOM THAT ENSURES A SAFE TRANSITION FROM CLASSROOM TO PATIENT ROOM FOR TRAINEES. THIS INVOLVES THE USE OF HIGH-FIDELITY MANNEQUINS, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND REFINING, AND APPLIES KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN A REALISTIC CLINICAL SITUATION FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTH CARE ISSUES.CRIBS FOR KIDS FUND - FUNDS PROVIDE PACK 'N PLAY PORTABLE CRIBS TO LANCASTER COUNTY FAMILIES IN NEED OF A SAFE SLEEP ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR NEWBORN, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AIMED TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF SIDS RELATED DEATHS.NURSING EDUCATION FUND - COVER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR NURSES AT WELLSPAN EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. FUNDS DO NOT COVER TUITION OR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINER (SAFE) FUND - LEND A HAND IN PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH LOCAL ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT. YOUR GIFT ALSO HELPS SUPPORT PROGRAM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES AND PROVIDES SAFE NURSES WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING.WHERE NEEDED MOST - BE A PART OF RESPONDING TO EMERGING NEEDS. GIVING TO THIS FUND ENABLES US TO ADDRESS THE AREAS OF GREATEST NEED FOR WELLSPAN HEALTH.FUTURE PHYSICIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - HELP PROVIDE FUNDING TO THIS UNIQUE WELLSPAN INITIATIVE TO SPONSOR MEDICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. SCHOLARSHIPS AID YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A CONNECTION TO A LOCAL WELLSPAN COMMUNITY AND REQUIRE THEM TO RETURN TO WORK WITHIN THE WELLSPAN FOOTPRINT FOLLOWING THEIR GRADUATION.SPOTLIGHT ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH -INVEST IN CHILDREN'S EARLY DEVELOPMENT TO ELIMINATE HEALTH AND ACHIEVEMENT INEQUITIES LATER IN LIFE BY PROVIDING LITERACY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES AND MEETING SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. THIS FUND SUPPORTS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN IN OUR REGIONS OF CARE TO DEVELOP IN SAFE, STABLE, NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS AND ENVIRONMENTS.LANCASTER COUNTY PATIENT SUPPORT FUND - HELP PATIENTS WHO HAVE NEEDS THAT AFFECT THEIR TREATMENT OR HEALTH OUTCOMES. THIS FUND ASSISTS AT-RISK PATIENTS WITH FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND LIFE-SAVING MEDICATIONS.SEE WELLSPAN HEALTH - 2025 COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT LOCATED AT HTTPS://WWW.WELLSPAN.ORG/ABOUT-WELLSPAN/IMPROVING-HEALTHY-COMMUNITIES/COMMUNITY-BENEFIT.

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

  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 June 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 August 2014.

    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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