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Usc Health System

EIN 85-0666499 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

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Income
$13.1 million
Spending
$41.6 million
Spent on programs
285%
Reserves
-176.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$4.3 million, university president

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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 352% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 217% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    285% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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. $118.5 million spent. THE CORPORATION IS A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION AND IS NOT ORGANIZED FOR THE PRIVATE GAIN OF ANY PERSON. IT IS ORGANIZED UNDER THE NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION LAW FOR PUBLIC AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS NOW IN EFFECT OR AS MAY HEREAFTER BE AMENDED (THE "CODE"), AND SECTION 214 OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE, AS NOW IN EFFECT OR AS MAY HEREAFTER BE AMENDED (THE "R&TC"). THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP, INC., KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC, USC VERDUGO HILLS HOSPITAL, AND USC ARCADIA HOSPITAL. IN THIS CAPACITY, THE CORPORATION SHALL: 1) ORGANIZE, COORDINATE, DIRECT AND OPERATE AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOR THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY THOSE HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS THAT BECOME AFFILIATED WITH, OR RELATED TO, THE CORPORATION; 2) ENHANCE THE ACCESSIBILITY, QUALITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES RELATED TO THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES; AND 3) ENCOURAGE AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED AND CARRIED ON TO PROVIDE AND IMPROVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH OF PATIENTS SERVED BY THE CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES. The Corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes. The Corporation is organized for the following exclusively charitable, scientific and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now in effect or as may hereafter be amended (the "Code"), and Section 214 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, as now in effect or as may hereafter be amended (the "R&TC"). The Corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of the University of Southern California, USC Care Medical Group, Inc., Keck Medical Center of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, and USC Arcadia Hospital. In this capacity, the Corporation shall: 1) Organize, coordinate, direct and operate an integrated health care system for the delivery of health care services by those hospitals and other health care providers that become affiliated with, or related to, the Corporation; 2) Enhance the accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care services related to the communities served by the Corporation and its affiliates; and 3) Encourage and participate in activities designed and carried on to provide and improve the general public health and health of patients served by the Corporation and its affiliates.

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 November 2020.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Bjc Health System (Saint Louis, MO), EIN 43-1617558. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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