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Carson-Tahoe Health System

EIN 88-0502318 · Carson City, NV

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

CARSON-TAHOE HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE PARENT COMPANY OF FOUR ENTITIES. WE EXIST TO FACILITATE THOSE AFFILIATES SO THEY ARE ABLE TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Income
$115.5 million
Spending
$68.9 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
59.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
482
Volunteers
2
Highest pay
$1.1 million, president & ceo

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 95% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 59.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • 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

    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. $68.9 million spent. CARSON-TAHOE HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE PARENT COMPANY OF FOUR ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE CARE AND SERVE THE COMMUNITY. THERE IS AN ACUTE HOSPITAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, URGENT & EMERGENT CARE CENTERS, OUTPATIENT IMAGING, REHABILITATION, AND PHYSICIAN SERVICES. CARSON-TAHOE HEALTH CONSISTS OF AN ACUTE CARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WITH 211 LICENSED BEDS. THOSE INCLUDE 52 THAT ARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DESIGNATED, A FREESTANDING, LICENSED EMERGENT CARE CENTER, PHYSICIAN CLINICS, IMAGING CENTERS, PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, THERAPY, REHABILITATION, AND SEVERAL MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, AGE, OR ABILITY TO PAY. CARSON-TAHOE'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDES CARE TO PERSONS, SOME OF WHOM ARE COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID, AS WELL AS MEDICALLY INDIGENT PATIENTS UNABLE TO PAY. THE HEALTH SYSTEM ALSO SPONSORS HEALTH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING WELLNESS EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. IN 2024, THE HEALTH SYSTEM (ALL ENTITIES) HAD 12,001 INPATIENT DAYS, 99,373 OUTPATIENT VISITS, 148,470 OUTPATIENT IMAGING VISITS, AND 73,114 EMERGENT/URGENT CARE VISITS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 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 2012.

    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.

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