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Lchd Foundation

EIN 83-2045631 · Tahoka, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE SUPPORT AND BENEFIT OF, TO BE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF, TO PERFORM ONE OR MORE OF THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF LYNN COUNTY HOPSITAL DISTRICT ("LCHD") AND BY CARRYING OUT ANY OTHER ACTIVITY WHICH SUPPORTS, IS RESPONSIVE TO, OR ASSISTS THE NEEDS OF THE SICK, INJURED, AFFLICTED, INFIRMED OR DISABLED.

Income
$129,618
Spending
$128,203
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
110.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$213,525, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 110.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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. $128,203 spent. TO PROMOTE AND CARRY ON EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO RENDERING CARE TO THE SICK AND INJURED OR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHICH MAY BE JUSTIFIED BY THE AVAILABLITY OF LCHD FACILITIES, PERSONNEL OR FUNDS; TO ASSIST AND RAISE FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHINGS OF LCHD; TO PARTICIPATE, TO THE EXTENT THAT CIRCUMSTANCE MAY WARRANT, IN ANY ACTIVITY DESIGNED TO CARRY ON AND PROMOTE THE GENERAL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY; AND, TO ASSIST LCHD IN EXPANDING ITS OPERATIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 October 13, 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 September 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 December 2018.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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