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Catholic Foundation of Intermountain Health Inc

EIN 84-0735096 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 46% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

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
$5.7 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
46%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$1.5 million, trustee (partial)

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 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 63% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    46% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 27 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. $962,154 spent. SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL, WHICH SERVICES THE COMMUNITY OF DENVER, COLORADO AND SUPPORTS SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL IN ITS MISSION OF REVEALING AND FOSTERING GOD'S HEALING LOVE BY IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IT SERVES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE. SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL WAS FOUNDED IN 1873 BY THE SISTERS OF CHARITY OF LEAVENWORTH AND IS COLORADO'S FIRST PRIVATE HOSPITAL AND ITS FIRST PRIVATE TEACHING HOSPITAL. 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, SAINT JOSPEH HAS DIRECT ACCESS TO BEST PRACTICES, RESOURCES, TECHNOLOGY, TALENT, AND STRATEGIC CAPITAL.SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF ACTIVITY AT SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL:CHARITY CARE & COMMUNITY HEALTH: SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL AND THREE COMMUNITY CLINICS PROVIDE LOW AND NO-COST HEALTH CARE INCLUDING FAMILY MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, GENERAL SURGERY, AND OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY TO UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED, LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE DENVER AREA.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: DONORS FUND INTEGREATED CARE, ESPECIALLY FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN, AND NO-COST SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING FOR AT-RISK PATIENTS.WOMEN & INFANTS CARE: OUR DONORS INVEST IN PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT ALL STAGES OF LIFE. FUNDS SUPPORT THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, FOURTH TRIMESTER CARE FOR POSTPARTUM WOMEN, AND FUND REUNIONS OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN WHO RECEIVED CARE IN THE NICU.CARDIOVASCULAR & RESPIRATORY CARE: DONORS SUPPORT INNOVATION AND EDUCATION FOR THOSE WORKING AND RECEIVING CARE IN THE CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY UNITS. DONOR FUNDS HAVE CREATED A CARDIAC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, CARDIOVASCULAR LECTURESHIP SERIES, AND A RESPIRATORY INSTITUTE TO SUPPORT PATIENTS IN MANAGING CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES.MEDICAL EDUCATION: SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATION FUNDS SUPPORT QUALIFIED SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL, CAREGIVERS, NURSES, ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND PHYSICIANS TO OBTAIN ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN A VARIETY OF SPECIALTY AND CERTIFIED PROGRAMS. THESE FUNDS ALSO SUPPORT CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE, GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION, THE SIMULATION LAB, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.ONCOLOGY & CANCER CARE: FINANCIAL NAVIGATION FOR ONCOLOGY PATIENTS ENSURES THEY IDENTIFY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HEALTH INSURANCE, PATIENT ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO REDUCE THE FINANCIAL TOXICITY RELATED TO CHRONIC DISEASE DIAGNOSES. FUNDS ALSO SUPPORT BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY PROGRAM TO IMPROVE SURVIVAL RATES.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 June 1977.

    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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