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Col Patrick S Madigan Md Foundation

EIN 91-1665384 · Lakewood, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AMONG IT'S MANY PROGRAMS, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MEDICAL SUPPORT TO SERVICE MEMBERS- AND THEIR FAMILIES, OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO FAMILIES AND STAFF, SUPPORTS A HOST OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES, SPONSORS AN ANNUAL LECTURE ON MILITARY MEDICAL RESEARCH, SUPPORTS MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CLINICAL CARE WITH EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING. SINCE ITS' ESTABLISHMENT, WITH THE GENEROSITY OF IT'S SUPPORTERS, THE FOUNDATION HAS PROVIDED OVER 1,461,022 IN EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES.

Income
$80,054
Spending
$60,593
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
109.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
16

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 86% of charities in its peer group (medical research, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 109.2 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 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 207% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (medical research, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $5,518 spent. YOUNG HEROES PROGRAM- BRAVE SOLDIERS CAN WEAR MANY DIFFERENT UNIFORMS- FIGHTING A LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS IS LIKE FIGHTING A WAR AND ONE OF THOSE UNIFORMS CAN BE CHILDRENS CLOTHES. THESE CHILDREN ARE THE SOLDIERS BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD AND ARE FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES WHOSE GREAT HEROISM DESERVE SPECIAL RECOGNITION. SINCE 1999, THE MADIGAN FOUNDATION HAS SPONSORED THE PROGRAM AS AN ANNUAL EVENT AT MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER; AND HAS HONORED MANY CHILDREN OVER THE LAST 23 YEARS. CHILDREN CAN BE NOMINATED BY FRIENDS, FAMILY, TEACHERS, AND PHYSICIANS- AND ARE SELECTED FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING DEMONSTRATION OF COURAGE AND VALOR.
  2. $10,000 spent. DENTAL SCREENING PROGRAM. THIS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS DENTAL SCREENING OF MILITARY CHILDREN ON JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCORD BY THE LINDQUIST DENTAL CLINIC FOR CHILDREN, A NON-PROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE DENTAL CARE FOR NEEDY CHILDREN. 50-80% OF THESE CHILDREN RECEIVE FREE OR SUBSIDIZED LUNCHES. THE INDIVIDUAL DENTAL SCREENING PROVIDES A DENTAL REPORT CARD FOR EACH STUDENT AND IDENTIFIES DENTAL NEEDS IN A SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF THE CHILDREN. ALL OF THE CHILDREN ARE ALSO OFFERED FLUORIDE AND SEALANT TREATMENTS THAT ARE ACCOMPLISHED AT A LATER TIME. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE SCREENING OF MORE THAN 850 CHILDREN.
  3. $5,350 spent. VISION SUPPORT PROGRAM. PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-RANKING SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PURCHASE EYEGLASSES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AND OTHER CHILDREN. IN 2024,A TOTAL OF 21 FAMILIES WERE ASSISTED WITH THIS PROGRAM.
  4. $22,540 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS AND GRANTS TO SUPPORT SERVICE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL WHICH INLCUDE EMERGENCY TAXI SERVICE, MOTHERS TRAY MEALS, NURSING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, MASTECTOMY GARMENTS, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING CONFERENCE SUPPORT.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS AND GRANTS TO SUPPORT SERVICE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL WHICH INLCUDE EMERGENCY TAXI SERVICE, MOTHERS TRAY MEALS, NURSING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, MASTECTOMY GARMENTS, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING CONFERENCE SUPPORT.

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 2024.

    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 December 1995.

    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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