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El Rio Health Center Foundation Inc

EIN 86-0816675 · Tucson, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF EL RIO FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO EL RIO HEALTH TO ENHANCE ITS PATIENT PROGRAMS, SUPPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND BUILD ENDOWMENT THROUGH CORPORATE, FOUNDATION AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
28.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
63
Highest pay
$326,591, executive di

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. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 96% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 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. $3.4 million spent. EL RIO FOUNDATION SUPPORTED PROGRAMS / CAPITAL PROJECTS 2024 TOTAL DISTRIBUTION ADOPT A FAMILY 1,000.00 GIFT CARDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO IDENTIFIED EL RIO PATIENTS IN NEED. BREAST/CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT 62,856.19 SUPPORT FOR QUALIFIED, UNINSURED PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 249,504.07 INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 12+ BJS EMPLOYMENT ENHANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND 20,506.63 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EL RIO EMPLOYEES. CHILDREN'S HEALTH - ASTHMA 50,000.00 MEDICAL SERVICES FOR 100+ CHILDREN ANNUALLY SUFFERING FROM SEVERE ASTHMA. CHILDREN'S HEALTH - IMMUNIZATIONS 17,946.56 DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS HELP ENSURE CHILDREN ARE VACCINATED IN A TIMELY MANNER. OVER 15,000 KIDS ARE SERVED ANNUALLY. CHILDREN'S HEALTH - ROAR 50,683.69 REACH OUT READ IS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, 0-5. WITH DONOR WE PURCHASED 20,000 DISCOUNTED NEW BOOKS FOR KIDS. CELIA HIGHTOWER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 9,000.00 NURSING SCHOLARSHIP(S) GRANTED TO THE SELECTED EL RIO EMPLOYEE(S). COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION - CSP 22,221.50 COLORECTAL CANCER EDUCATION AND SCREENING PROGRAM. DONOR SUPPORT PAYS FOR SCREENINGS, COLONOSCOPIES, DIAGNOSIS TICS FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS. CANCER TREATMENT FUND 102,749.65 FUNDS SUPPORT DISCOUNTED CANCER TREATMENT PROCEDURES FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS. CONGRESS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE / EQUIPMENT. CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY DENTAL PROGRAM 24,742.80 DONOR SUPPORTED EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES FOR QUALIFIED CHILDREN. ADULT DENTAL PARTNERSHIP 60,031.73 DONATIONS FUND ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND 22,062.29 EMERGENCY SUPPORT UP TO 1,000 FOR APPROVED EL RIO EMPLOYEES. SKIN CANCER PREVENTION PROGRAM 1,400.00 A PUBLIC AWARENESS SKIN CANCER PREVENTION MATERIALS. EMBEDDED DENTAL 129,999.99 EL RIO PROVIDES FREE FLUORIDE VARNISH TO HELP PROTECT CHILDREN'S TEETH ALONG WITH EDUCATION, FREE TOOTH BRUSHES AND FLOSS. OVER 18,000 CHILDREN SERVED. GIFT OF SIGHT PROGRAM 100,251.95 FUNDING TO PURCHASE VISION SCREENERS FOR PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY MEDICINE DEPARTMENTS. LESBIAN, GAY, BI-SEXUAL & TRANSGENDER HEALTH CARE SERVICES 13,504.58 MEDICAL CARE, SUPPORT AND OUTREACH PROVIDED TO THE LGBT COMMUNITY. MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENINGS 13,512.59 FREE 3D MAMMOGRAMS PROVIDED BY DONOR SUPPORT TO FOR 150 WOMEN. MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH 33,177.96 SUPPORT FOR PRENATAL AND LACTATION CLASSES, IMMUNIZATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. RHAP TEEN CLINIC 124,930.12 DONATIONS SUPPORT YOUTH LEADERS AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH FOR YOUNG ADULTS. SIA - COPAY FUNDS 3,016.47 VENTANILLA DE SALUD - VDS 25,000.00 PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE US-MEXICAN BORDER HEALTH COMMISSION, MEXICAN CONSULATE AND EL RIO HEALTH TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES TO FAMILIES LIVING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER. HOMELESS EDUCATION /SUPPORT 9,106.78 DONATIONS FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE BAGS ST. ELIZABETH'S 40,000.00 SUPPORT FOR PATIENT SERVICES, OUTREACH CARE TEAMS SERVING THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR LICING IN SHELTERS. VECINOS 5,498.20 SUPPORT EXPENSES FOR VOLUNTEER GROUP OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS. PARKMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION FUND (14,074.26) FUNDS APPROVED BY COMMITTEE FOR SPECIFIC PATIENT NEEDS INCLUDING DENTAL AND CANCER CARE. NORTHWEST PROJECT 2,038,500.00 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NEW HEALTH CENTER OPENING IN 2026. POPULATION HEALTH TECHNICIAN PROGRAM 29,076.24 PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR PATIENT CARE AND QUALITY INITIATIVES. CLINICIAN WELL BEING PROGRAM 32,193.31 PROVIDER SELF-CARE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES. REFUGEE CARE 15,000.00 CARE COORDINATION AND ORAL HEALTH CARE SUPPORT. PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 8,403.28 FUNDING FOR ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES TO SUPPORT PATIENTS AND THEIR PAIN MANAGEMENT. STAFF TRAINING 48,595.95 SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR EL RIO'S LPN LEARNERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. EMPOWERED RELIEF PHYSICAL THERAPY CLASSES 1,000.00 PT PELVIC FLOOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS. TOTAL PROGRAM / CAPITAL DISTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH CENTER 3,351,398.27 EL RIO FOUNDATION SUPPORTED PROGRAMS / CAPITAL PROJECTS 2024 TOTAL DISTRIBUTION ADOPT A FAMILY 1,000.00 GIFT CARDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO IDENTIFIED EL RIO PATIENTS IN NEED. BREAST/CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT 62,856.19 SUPPORT FOR QUALIFIED, UNINSURED PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 249,504.07 INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 12+ BJS EMPLOYMENT ENHANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND 20,506.63 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EL RIO EMPLOYEES. CHILDREN'S HEALTH - ASTHMA 50,000.00 MEDICAL SERVICES FOR 100+ CHILDREN ANNUALLY SUFFERING FROM SEVERE ASTHMA. CHILDREN'S HEALTH - IMMUNIZATIONS 17,946.56 DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS HELP ENSURE CHILDREN ARE VACCINATED IN A TIMELY MANNER. OVER 15,000 KIDS ARE SERVED ANNUALLY. CHILDREN'S HEALTH - ROAR 50,683.69 REACH OUT READ IS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, 0-5. WITH DONOR WE PURCHASED 20,000 DISCOUNTED NEW BOOKS FOR KIDS. CELIA HIGHTOWER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 9,000.00 NURSING SCHOLARSHIP(S) GRANTED TO THE SELECTED EL RIO EMPLOYEE(S). COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION - CSP 22,221.50 COLORECTAL CANCER EDUCATION AND SCREENING PROGRAM. DONOR SUPPORT PAYS FOR SCREENINGS, COLONOSCOPIES, DIAGNOSIS TICS FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS. CANCER TREATMENT FUND 102,749.65 FUNDS SUPPORT DISCOUNTED CANCER TREATMENT PROCEDURES FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS. CONGRESS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE / EQUIPMENT. CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY DENTAL PROGRAM 24,742.80 DONOR SUPPORTED EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES FOR QUALIFIED CHILDREN. ADULT DENTAL PARTNERSHIP 60,031.73 DONATIONS FUND ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND 22,062.29 EMERGENCY SUPPORT UP TO 1,000 FOR APPROVED EL RIO EMPLOYEES. SKIN CANCER PREVENTION PROGRAM 1,400.00 A PUBLIC AWARENESS SKIN CANCER PREVENTION MATERIALS. EMBEDDED DENTAL 129,999.99 EL RIO PROVIDES FREE FLUORIDE VARNISH TO HELP PROTECT CHILDREN'S TEETH ALONG WITH EDUCATION, FREE TOOTH BRUSHES AND FLOSS. OVER 18,000 CHILDREN SERVED. GIFT OF SIGHT PROGRAM 100,251.95 FUNDING TO PURCHASE VISION SCREENERS FOR PEDIATRIC A

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? 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    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 April 1996.

    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.

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