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Simi Valley Hospital Foundation

EIN 91-2135595 · Simi Valley, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Simi Valley Hospital Foundation provides inspiration and opportunity for donors to assist Simi Valley Hospital in fulfilling its mission to provide high quality compassionate care.

Income
$268,454
Spending
$81,093
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
94.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$1.2 million, board member

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, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 94.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 70% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 86% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 22 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. $71,816 spent. The Simi Valley Hospital Foundation is an IRC 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our purpose is to support the mission of Simi Valley Hospital and Health Services in improving the quality of life and health in our community. We do this by:1. Building strong philanthropic support to meet capital and funding needs of the hospital.2. Ensuring appropriate stewardship by demonstrating an ethical and fiduciary responsibility to our donors and supporters.3. Developing excellent relationships with the community at large, and within the hospital in order to support our ministry of philanthropy.4. Working with community partners, organizations and volunteers.The following story illustrates how Adventist Health Simi Valley works to provide quality care for our community and why our Foundation has such a passion for raising funds to continue improving the care we can provide:For many men, the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH) can creep in gradually small inconveniences that eventually turn into major disruptions. That was the case for a dedicated sports coach and father of two, Jay Garcia, who found himself struggling with frequent urination, discomfort and sleepless nights. His journey led him to Desiree Sanchez, MD, a trusted urologist at Adventist Health Simi Valley, and ultimately to life-changing relief through aquablation therapy.As a full-time sports coach, his days were packed with practices, games and mentoring athletes. But off the field, Jay's health was beginning to have an impact on his daily life in ways he couldnt ignore.I couldnt fully relax until I was home. Throughout the day, I managed to keep things under control, but once I was home, the urgency became overwhelming, he recalls. Nights were even worse waking up four to five times a night, sleep deprivation became his new normal. I couldnt remember the last time I had more than two hours of uninterrupted sleep.Like many men, Jay tried to manage the condition on his own staying active, eating healthy and even relying on an urgent care physician for routine checkups. But after years of makeshift solutions and costly visits that didnt yield long-term results, he realized he needed a specialist. Thats when he was referred to Dr. Sanchez.Meeting Dr. Sanchez was a turning point. She asked the right questions, made it easy to talk about, and helped me understand this wasnt something I could just fix on my own. Her words stuck with him: Youre going to love who you become.With her guidance, he moved forward with surgery, expecting a traditional procedure for BPH. It wasnt until after his operation that he learned he had undergone aquablation therapy a cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatment using the power of water to precisely remove excess prostate tissue.I was excited and focused on the day after surgery, he says. Any nerves he had disappeared once he experienced the warmth and professionalism of the Adventist Health Simi Valley team. They put socks on my feet, made me feel comfortable and took incredible care of me. I was worried about things that never even happened.Post-surgery, he was amazed at the difference. While there was some discomfort, it was nothing compared to what he had endured before. Within three days, he was back on the baseball field, feeling like himself again.Now, just months after the procedure, Jay feels like a new man. 100% I love who Ive become. He no longer rushes to the bathroom mid-practice or mid-conversation. He can bend over without discomfort. Most importantly, he can finally sleep through the night.For years, he had been hesitant to seek treatment, believing he could manage on his own. Being Latino, I was resistant. I minimized it; I tried to handle it myself. But we only know what we know until someone talks to us about something different.Now, as he looks ahead, he cant believe how much better he feels already. At one month, I felt pretty good. At two months, I feel great. I cant imagine what three months and beyond will feel like.Thanks to Dr. Sanchez and the groundbreaking aquablation therapy, he has his life back and hes making the most of every moment.For more information on the work that we do, visit us at https://simivalley.give.adventisthealth.org/

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 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 November 2001.

    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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