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Svmc Holdings Inc

EIN 83-2550272 · Bridgeport, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To improve the health and well-being of all people in the communities we serve.

Income
$707.0 million
Spending
$740.6 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
-3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
3,106
Volunteers
127
Highest pay
$1.9 million, former president

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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 92% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $107.7 million spent. As a member of Hartford HealthCare Corporation (HHC), Cardiology services at St Vincent Medical Center are provided through the Hartford HealthCare Heart and Vascular Institute. As a patient or family member, there are many reasons to choose the Hartford HealthCare Heart and Vascular Institute. Whether you enter our system through one of our board-certified cardiologists in an outpatient setting, in an emergency by way of LIFE STAR helicopter, or at one of our seven hospitals, including a tertiary care level teaching hospital, we provide the coordinated, evidence-based care that you need to get back on your feet again. The stress of driving long distances for care and assessment can have a serious impact on the patient's quality of life. The care provided at the St Vincent's regional Heart and Vascular Center works seamlessly with the Heart & Vascular Institute's Center for Advanced Heart Failure at Hartford Hospital. The Center offers a range of cardiac treatments and surgical procedures for patients and their loved ones performed by our expert cardiac care team. We provide you with a full range of cardiac treatment options and surgical procedures. We treat you as a whole person: mind, body and spirit. We assess your condition by conducting a thorough, accurate diagnosis in our state-of-the-art cardiac testing facilities. We design individual treatment options, including non-invasive surgery, lifestyle changes, medication, cardiac interventions, and open-heart surgery. At St. Vincent's, we care for you and your heart from diagnosis to treatment, from rehabilitation to recovery.At the completion of FY25, the Center had 30,854 cases with an average length of stay of 4.62 days.
  2. $89.8 million spent. The Connecticut Orthopedic Institute (COI) at St. Vincent's Medical Center proudly maintains an exceptional level of care and an outstanding patient experience. The Institute is staffed by some of the top orthopedic specialists in the region through a partnership with Connecticut Orthopedic Specialists and Comprehensive Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Care. The surgeons, and their patients, also have access to the best-available robotics-assisted technology, Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery for knees and hips, and Mazor X Robotic Spine Surgery for the spine. The Mazor X Robotic Spine Surgery makes a procedure less invasive and more precise. For our patients, that means a quick recovery and restored function of your knee, hip, or spine. Conditions treated include but are not limited to: Arthritis; Degenerative Joint Disease, Hand/Repetitive Motion; Hip; Knee; Osteoporosis; Shoulder; and Spine. The Institute is made up of the following departments: Orthopedic Surgery; Mako System; Sports Medicine; and Telerehabilitation.The COI provides the highest quality of care and outstanding patient experience. We are proud to have been the first in the nation to achieve the Joint Commission's Advanced Certification for Spine Surgery. St. Vincent's Medical Center has been named one of America's Best Hospitals for Orthopedics by the Women's Choice Award, America's trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that St. Vincent's Medical Center is in the top of the 4,542 U.S. hospitals offering orthopedics services.St. Vincent's Medical Center is one of 455 award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for orthopedics care in the U.S. by the Women's Choice Award. At the completion of FY25, the Division of Orthopedics had approximately 18,652 cases with an average length of stay of 5.88 days.
  3. $71.1 million spent. During FY25, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute expanded and refined community-focused cancer support services addressing priority community health needs identified through the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), including behavioral health, social determinants of health, nutrition, financial toxicity, caregiver support, and access to specialty supportive care.In FY25, services reached thousands of patients through psychosocial counseling, social work navigation, nutrition care, financial counseling, and peer support programs. Expanded staffing and virtual modalities improved access, while ongoing evaluation ensured alignment with identified community health needs.Psycho-oncology: Quality of Life Program (QOL):CHNA alignment: Behavioral health access, emotional support, continuity of care*1367 completed appointmentsHighlight: QOL services ensured continued access to evidence-based psychosocial oncology care, particularly for patients facing transportation, geographic, or work-related barriers.Expanded access integrating a post-doc fellow (.4FTE), offering non-billable services through training program to reduce barriers. Provided clinical supervision for psycho-oncology to support Ph.D work. Services continue to reach geographically dispersed patients and lower-barrier populations through telehealth.Oncology Social Work:CHNA alignment: Social determinants of health, financial distress, care coordinationSocial workers addressed housing insecurity, transportation barriers, employment loss, caregiver strain, and financial distress, supporting equitable cancer care access across regions.* 2,216 referralsTotal Referral Comparison (Selected Regions)Region FY24 FY25 % ChangeHartford 1,013 779 -23%Central & NW 355 415 +17%HOCC/CHH 251 489 +95%East 311 421 +35%SVMC 352 112 -68%Overall, FY25 showed better regional alignment of services to community need, particularly in underserved and growing regions.Highlights: Created referral order to streamline access to services across the system. Increased staffing by 1 FTE (CENTRAL).Oncology Registered Dietitian Services:CHNA alignment: Nutrition insecurity, treatment tolerance, chronic disease managementNutrition services supported treatment adherence, symptom management, and food securityparticularly for patients experiencing financial or functional vulnerability.* 4,336 patient encountersTotal Patient Volume (Assessments + Follow-ups)Site FY24 FY25 ChangeMidstate Medical Center 1,281 1,084 -197Hartford Hospital 1,405 1,434 +29The Hospital of Central CT 912 969 +57Backus Hospital 401 621 +220Charlotte Hospital 0 228 +228 Highlight: Increased staffing by 1.2FTEs (1 FF& .2 HTFD)Backus and Charlotte hospitals both showed substantial growth, addressing prior regional gaps. Hartford Hospital volume growth reflects FTE expansion from 0.6 0.8.Financial Counseling/Coordination:CHNA alignment: Financial hardship, insurance access, health equityFinancial counseling mitigated cancer-related financial distress and supported patient navigation through insurance, assistance programs, and care affordability.FY25 Status:* Financial counseling services expanded in Central/NW, Hartford, and Fairfield regions* No standardized Epic workflow or metrics, limiting quantifiable FY comparison at this time Integration achieved through collaboration with: * Financial Aid* Authorization departments* Oncology care teamsHighlight: Increased staffing by 1FTE (FF)Support Groups & Educational series:CHNA alignment: Mental health, caregiver support, patient educationSupport groups reduced isolation, enhanced coping skills, and delivered disease-specific education to patients and caregivers across HHC's service area.* 505 participantsHighlights: Added 2 new support groups- Head & Neck Support Group and Lymphedema Support Group (partnership with Rehab to facilitate)* 10 condition-specific and caregiver groups offered* Virtual and hybrid formats enhanced accessibilityTopics included: * Breast, prostate, GI, gynecologic, brain, head & neck cancers* Advanced cancer* Caregiver support* Nutrition educationCommunity-Based Cancer Outreach & Education (FY25):In FY25, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute conducted extensive community outreach focused on cancer education, prevention, screening, and early detection. Through 180 community events, mobile screening programs, and partnerships with hospitals, FQHCs, and community clinics, services reached thousands of individuals statewide, many of whom were uninsured or medically underserved. These efforts resulted in early cancer detection, improved access to preventive services, and reduced health disparities across Hartford HealthCare's communities. During FY25, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute conducted extensive community outreach activities focused on education, prevention, screening, and clinical trial awareness, reaching individuals statewide many of whom experience barriers related to insurance status, geography, income, or system navigation.FY25 Outcomes:Community outreach activities increased cancer awareness, reduced barriers to preventive care, and promoted equitable participation in clinical research particularly among populations traditionally underrepresented in oncology trials.*180 community outreach events held statewide* ~3,200 individuals received cancer education* 9 cancer prevention education events, reaching 338 attendees* 11 cancer screening outreach events, resulting in 291 completed screenings* Screening focus areas included: - Prostate - Colorectal - Skin - Head & neck cancers * 143 new patients enrolled in clinical trials, supporting equitable access to innovative cancer treatmentsStrategic Outreach & Priority Populations:Strategic outreach ensured cancer prevention and early detection services reached communities with the greatest unmet health needs, advancing Hartford HealthCare's commitment to health equity.CHNA alignment: Health disparities, underserved populations, geographic access*Statewide outreach strategy

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 September 2019.

    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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