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Parkview Health Foundation Inc

EIN 92-1994990 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY FUNDRAISING ENTITY FOR PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., AND EACH OF THE SEPARATELY LICENSED HOSPITALS FOR WHICH PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. SERVES AS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
71.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$2.3 million, director/pce president

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 71.3 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 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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. $3.2 million spent. THE MISSION OF THE PARKVIEW HEALTH FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND INSPIRE WELL-BEING IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. OUR MISSION IS PARKVIEW HEALTH'S MISSION, AND WE ACTIVELY SUPPORT ITS ABILITY TO LEAD THE REGION IN EXPERT, SPECIALIZED HEALTHCARE AND ENHANCE THE PATIENT'S EXPERIENCE THROUGH COMFORT AND HEALING. OUR PURPOSE IS TO RAISE THE CHARITABLE FUNDS PARKVIEW HEALTH NEEDS TO ADVANCE HEALTHCARE AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF EVERY PATIENT IT SERVES. BY PARTNERING WITH AREA ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORTING PARKVIEW HEALTH WITH GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND CO-WORKERS, WE ARE HELPING ENSURE PATIENT CARE IN NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS, ENABLING THEM, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR ENTIRE REGION TO THRIVE.(SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION HELD OVER 250 UNIQUE FUNDS TO SUPPORT PARKVIEW HOSPITALS, SERVICE LINES, AND CO-WORKERS ACROSS THE PARKVIEW FOOTPRINT. THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF HOW FOUNDATION FUNDS HELPED IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE:THE BETTER FUTURE CHILD MALTREATMENT CLINIC, MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH CAPITAL FUNDING, PROVIDES HEALTH CARE FOR ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN FROM EMERGENCY ROOM REFERRALS ACROSS NORTHEAST INDIANA. THE MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY COACH WAS PURCHASED FOR FRANCINE'S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES MAMMOGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN ACROSS THE PARKVIEW FOOTPRINT. HEALING ARTS PROVIDED MUSICAL AND VISUAL ARTISTS BEDSIDE, IN INFUSION AREAS, AND LOBBIES THROUGH ARTS VISITS AND PERFORMANCES TO GIVE COMFORT AND JOY TO PATIENTS. THE REACH OUT & READ PROGRAM PROVIDED A BOOK AT EVERY PEDIATRIC PATIENT APPOINTMENT FOR CHILDREN AGED 0-5, WITH ENCOURAGEMENT FROM PEDIATRICIANS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY LITERACY TO PARENTS AT THREE PARKVIEW PEDIATRIC LOCATIONS. VEGGIE RX PROVIDED EDUCATION ON NUTRITION TO PATIENTS REFERRED BY THEIR PHYSICIANS TO LEARN HOW FOOD AS MEDICINE CAN POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR HEALTH AND REDUCE THE SYMPTOMS AND SEVERITY OF CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. MATERNAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROVIDED GROUP HEALTH EDUCATION TO POSTNATAL MOMS ON INFANT CPR AND SAFE SLEEP, AND CREATED A FORUM FOR BONDING AND COACHING FOR NEW MOMS. THE SPECIAL TOUCH FUND PROVIDED URGENT SUPPORT FOR PATIENTS NEEDING A RIDE HOME, A SMALL MEDICAL DEVICE, OR SUPPLIES. THE TRANSFORMATIVE CANCER CARE FUND PROVIDED WIGS, HEAD COVERINGS, FOOD BANK VOUCHERS, GAS CARDS, AND NUTRITIONAL DRINKS FOR CANCER PATIENTS. HOSPICE FUNDS PROVIDED SUPPORT TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE WITH MASSAGE AND MUSIC THERAPY AND BEREAVEMENT CARE, SUCH AS BEREAVEMENT ITEMS FOR FAMILIES, SUPPORT GROUPS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND CHAPLAINCY VISITS. CHAPLAINCY PROVIDED BEREAVEMENT AND GRIEF SUPPORT SUPPLIES TO FAMILY MEMBERS AFTER A LOVED ONE PASSED, INCLUDING GRIEF PACKETS, SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS, AND SMALL ITEMS LIKE BEREAVEMENT BEARS. PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY PROVIDED GAS CARDS, FOOD VOUCHERS, AND MEDICAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN FIGHTING CANCER. PARKVIEW PUPS VISITED CO-WORKERS FROM PUPS AND THEIR CO-WORKER OWNERS TO HELP BRIGHTEN THE DAY FOR CO-WORKERS WORKING LONG SHIFTS AND DEALING WITH GRIEF, LOSS, AND HIGH PATIENT CENSUS. THE MEDICATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED FREE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS AT DISCHARGE. HER HEART PROGRAM, FACILITATED BY THE PARKVIEW HEART INSTITUTE, CREATES AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN TO REDUCE THEIR RISK OF HEART DISEASE. THIS INCLUDED GROUP MEETINGS, FREE LAB WORK, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET WITH DIETITIANS AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPISTS. THE CO-WORKER EMERGENCY FUND PROVIDED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO TWENTY-EIGHT CO-WORKERS FACING URGENT NEEDS DUE TO HEALTH EMERGENCIES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, LOSING AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER, OR NATURAL DISASTERS. FIFTY-FIVE STUDENTS AND PARKVIEW CO-WORKERS WERE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS, WHICH PROVIDED TUITION ASSISTANCE TO HELP THEM PURSUE NURSING OR MEDICAL CAREERS OR ASSIST WITH COLLEGE ATTAINMENT, AS ESTABLISHED BY DONORS.

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 October 13, 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 September 2023.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Foundation Health LLC (Fairbanks, AK), EIN 81-3021580. 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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