Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

St Vincent Healthcare Foundation

EIN 81-0468034 · Billings, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE REVEAL AND FOSTER GOD'S HEALING LOVE BY IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE.

Income
$17.1 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
77.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$436,865, vice chair

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.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 77.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 62% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 79% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 10 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 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. $4.9 million spent. ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS A WIDE VARIETY OF ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE SERVICES, OUTREACH PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ALL FOCUSED ON ACCOMPLISHING OUR MISSION OF IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE.THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH THE HOSPITAL TO SUPPORT THE MONTANA PEDIATRICS PROJECT AND FOUNDED MONTANA'S FIRST PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (PICU) STAFFED 24/7 BY BOARD CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC INTENSIVISTS. THAT MEANS THAT NO MATTER THE TIME OF DAY OR NIGHT, A CRITICAL CARE SPECIALIST IS READY TO HELP YOUR CHILD. OUR DEDICATED PICU STAFF ALSO UTILIZE ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND TELEMEDICINE TO ADVISE PEDIATRICIANS THROUGHOUT THE REGION ON THE BEST COURSE OF TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF CRITICAL CARE. ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION WAS PART OF THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF LEAVENWORTH HEALTH SYSTEM. ON APRIL 1, 2022, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE, INC. AND SISTERS OF CHARITY OF LEAVENWORTH HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AFFILIATED, CREATING A MODEL HEALTH SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE TO COMMUNITIES IN UTAH, IDAHO, NEVADA, COLORADO, MONTANA, AND WYOMING. THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS MORE THAN 68,000 CAREGIVERS, OPERATES 33 HOSPITALS (INCLUDING ONE VIRTUAL HOSPITAL), AND RUNS HUNDREDS OF CLINICS, WHILE PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE TO OVER ONE MILLION PEOPLE IN UTAH, IDAHO AND NEVADA.AS PART OF INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE, ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION HAS DIRECT ACCESS TO BEST PRACTICES, RESOURCES, TECHNOLOGY, TALENT AND STRATEGIC CAPITAL.THE FOUNDATION GRANTS DIVISION APPLIES FOR AND ADMINISTERS FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS THAT OPERATE OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. THE GRANTS HAVE HELPED WITH TELEMEDICINE, ELDER CARE, PEDIATRICS, TRAINING AND OTHER PROGRAMS. ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION PROVIDES AND MANAGES THE FOLLOWING GRANT FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.PEDIATRIC SURGEON - F MARS GIFTDESIGNATED FOR RECRUITMENT AND FUNDING OF FORMING THE PEDIATRIC SURGEON PROGRAM INCLUDING SALARY AND OTHER OPERATIONAL COSTS FOR THE PROGRAM.NELLES NURSES SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTFOR THE FURTHERING OF EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE NURSING PROFESSION.MOTHER / NEWBORN OBSTETRICSDESIGNATED FOR THE LABOR AND DELIVERY AND MOTHER/NEWBORN AREA OF THE HOSPITAL. FUNDS WILL PROVIDE UPDATED INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR BIRTHING SUITES AND PATIENT ROOMS.BUILDING CAPITAL FUNDFUNDS DESIGNATED TO SUPPORT CAPITAL BUILDING REQUESTS FROM ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE.SPIRITUAL CARE ENDOWMENTTO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED THROUGH THE SPIRITUAL CARE DEPARTMENT INCLUDING STAFF SALARIES.MEADOWLARK HOUSETHE MEADOWLARK HOUSE PROVIDES FREE HOUSING FOR CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT 4 OR MORE DAYS A WEEK. THIS FUND IS USED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF THE HOMES.MONTANA PEDIATRICS PROJECT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE MONTANA PEDIATRIC PROJECT, WHICH INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN, THE COST OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE TRAINING, OUTREACH, AND THE REMODELING NEEDS OF THE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT.CHAPEL/PASTORAL CAREDESIGNATED FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE SPIRITUAL CARE DEPARTMENT.CANCER CARE GREATEST NEEDS ENDOWMENTSUPPORTING THE GREATEST NEED FOR CANCER RELATED SERVICES INCLUDING PATIENT COMPASSION REQUESTS, EQUIPMENT NEEDS AND STAFF EDUCATION.DR. T. JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTTO ADVANCE RURAL MEDICINE BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN MEDICAL STUDENTS OR MEDICAL RESIDENTS FROM MONTANA WHO ARE PURSUING FAMILY PRACTICE MEDICINE AND/OR ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE AND HAVE A STRONG COMMITMENT TO SERVING RURAL COMMUNITIES.MONTANA PEDIATRICS PROJECT - PICUTO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE AS NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED. USED FOR EQUIPMENT, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, OUTREACH, AND REMODELING NEEDS.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUNDESTABLISHED THROUGH OUR CARING SPIRIT CAMPAIGN, FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT ASSOCIATES EXPERIENCING A CRISIS EVENT IN THEIR LIFE. APPLICANTS MUST BE EMPLOYED WITH ST. VINCENT FOR 6 MONTHS OR MORE TO BE ELIGIBLE AND APPLICATIONS ARE VETTED THROUGH THE CARING SPIRIT LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE. ASSOCIATES DO NOT RECEIVE FUNDS DIRECTLY; PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO A MORTGAGE COMPANY, UTILITY COMPANY, ETC. TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH TAXABLE INCOME REPORTING.THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO:WORKING TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE AND COMMUNICATING THOSE OPPORTUNITIES TO THOSE WHO MAY BE ABLE TO RESPOND. SHARING A SPECIAL CONCERN FOR THOSE WHO LACK HEALTHCARE AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE POOR. SUPPORTING BASIC HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS TO ASSURE THE WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. HELPING BUILD VIBRANT COMMUNITIES KNOWN FOR HEALTHY LIVING OPPORTUNITIES. ADVANCING AND SUPPORTING MEDICAL PRACTICE, RESEARCH, AND OUTREACH. STRENGTHENING HEALTHCARE BY RECOGNIZING AND REWARDING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES AND ASSOCIATES, BY EXPANDING THEIR PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY INFLUENCE, AND BY ENCOURAGING TALENTED PEOPLE TO BECOME HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS. STIMULATING CREATIVITY AND PRODUCTIVITY AMONG HEALTHCARE LEADERS. FOSTERING THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE BROAD COMMUNITY IN THE MINISTRY OF ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE. ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION HOSTS SEVERAL ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS DURING THE YEAR: FORTIN MEMORIAL MEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENTRAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT ST. VINCENT CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE. PROCEEDS MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO CARE FOR CRITICALLY ILL AND INJURED CHILDREN. MARYNELL HERINGER WOMEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENTRAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES. SAINTS BALLRAISES FUNDS TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT AT ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE. SCHOLARSHIPSST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO THE MISSION, VISION AND CORE VALUES OF ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE. IN HONOR OF TIM GILMORE, DR. THOMAS JOHNSON, RALPH NELLES, DR. ROBERT SNIDER, ST. VINCENT HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER GENEROUS D

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.