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Providence Community Health Foundation

EIN 93-0692907 · Medford, OR

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

AS EXPRESSIONS OF GOD'S HEALING LOVE, WITNESSED THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF JESUS, WE ARE STEADFAST IN SERVING ALL, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
61.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
325
Highest pay
$145,058, executive director

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.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 61.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 63% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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. $722,203 spent. AT PROVIDENCE, WE USE OUR VOICE TO ADVOCATE FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND NEEDED REFORMS IN HEALTH CARE. WE ARE ALSO PURSUING INNOVATIVE WAYS TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE BY KEEPING PEOPLE HEALTHY, AND MAKING OUR SERVICES MORE CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL. IN AN INCREASINGLY UNCERTAIN WORLD, WE ARE COMMITTED TO HIGH-QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE FOR EVERYONE - REGARDLESS OF COVERAGE OR ABILITY TO PAY. WE HELP PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM THE BEST HEALTH CARE MODEL FOR THE FUTURE - TODAY. TOGETHER, OUR 125,000 CAREGIVERS (ALL EMPLOYEES) SERVE IN 51 HOSPITALS, 1,014 CLINICS AND A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ACROSS ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, MONTANA, NEW MEXICO, OREGON, TEXAS AND WASHINGTON. THE PROVIDENCE AFFILIATE FAMILY INCLUDES: -PROVIDENCE ACROSS FIVE WESTERN STATES -COVENANT HEALTH IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO -FACEY MEDICAL GROUP IN LOS ANGELES, CA -KADLEC IN SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON -PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTERS IN SEATTLE, WA -SWEDISH HEALTH SERVICES IN SEATTLE, WA IN 2024, PROVIDENCE MINISTRIES AND AFFILIATES PROVIDED $1.9 BILLION IN COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDES FREE AND DISCOUNTED CARE, UNCOMPENSATED AND SUBSIDIZED CARE, AND OTHER COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTIVITIES. ONE OF THESE VITAL PROGRAMS, MEDICAID, IS A LIFELINE FOR MILLIONS OF INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING SENIORS, CHILDREN, PREGNANT PATIENTS, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND VETERANS. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITIES WHO HAS JOINED US IN ADVOCATING FOR CONTINUED FUNDING AND EXPANSION OF THIS PROGRAM. TOGETHER, WE ARE HELPING TO ENSURE MORE PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO NEEDED CARE. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: HTTPS://WWW.PROVIDENCE.ORG/ABOUT/ANNUAL-REPORT THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS, WE FOCUS ON MEETING THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE BY WORKING TO ENSURE BASIC HEALTH NEEDS ARE MET, REMOVING BARRIERS TO CARE, BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND INNOVATING FOR THE FUTURE. PROVIDENCE CONTINUES TO WORK TOWARDS CARBON NEGATIVE AND IN 2024 DECREASED EMISSIONS BY 19 PERCENT COMPARED TO OUR 2019 BASELINE. OUR EFFORTS EARNED US A SYSTEM RECORD 55 ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS FROM PRACTICE GREENHEALTH AND MADE US THE FIRST LARGE SYSTEM TO RECEIVE THE JOINT COMMISSION'S SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE CERTIFICATION IN 2024 FOR EACH OF OUR HOSPITALS. REALIZING OUR MISSION - AS EXPRESSIONS OF GOD'S HEALING LOVE, WITNESSED THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF JESUS, WE ARE STEADFAST IN SERVING ALL, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: DISTRIBUTIONS TO PROVIDENCE MEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER FOR CAPITAL AND MINOR EQUIPMENT INCLUDED: BIRTHPLACE CARTS; SURGERY TRIDENT; BREAST CENTER READING MONITOR; REHAB INPATIENT EQUIPMENT. FUNDS WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO PROVIDENCE MEDICAL GROUP SOUTH FOR SENIOR HEALTH INITIATIVES. FUNDING WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE PATIENT ADVOCATE IN PMG OB/GYN. PROGRAM/SERVICE SUPPORT WITHIN SOUTHERN OREGON SERVICE AREA WAS GIVEN TO HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE, CANCER CENTER, BREAST CENTER, SWINDELLS RESOURCE CENTER, BIRTHPLACE, NURSING EDUCATION INPATIENT, CASE MANAGEMENT; EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT; PATIENT ASSISTANCE - MOTHER GAMELIN CHARITY CARE (ADMINISTERED BY PROJECT ACCESS NOW); CAREGIVER EDUCATION DISTRIBUTIONS TO PROVIDENCE INCLUDED: -SUPPORT FOR SWINDELLS RESOURCE CENTER IN SOUTHERN OREGON. -DISTRIBUTIONS TO, OR ON BEHALF OF, PROVIDENCE MEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER FOR OPERATIONS. PHILANTHROPIC MISSION PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION WAS OFFICIALLY CHARTERED IN 1977 AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RAISING FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AT THE PROVIDENCE MEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS RELATED WORKS, ADVANCING THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: -ASSIST, ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE, AND ADVANCE THE CARE, TREATMENT, AND REHABILITATION OF SICK, AFFLICTED, INFIRM, AND INJURED PERSONS AT PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES IN SOUTHERN OREGON. -FURTHER, THE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES (PROVIDENCE MEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER) COMMUNITY. -RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES (PROVIDENCE MEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER) COMMUNITY. UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE FOUNDATION HAS CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND LEGACY OF THE SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE BY RAISING AND DISTRIBUTING FUNDS TO SUPPORT APPROVED PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT THE PROVIDENCE MEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER AND IN THE SOUTHERN OREGON SERVICE AREA. IN ADDITION TO RAISING FUNDS THROUGH DIRECT MAIL APPEALS, WRITING GRANTS, AND PERSONAL SOLICITATION EFFORTS, THE FOUNDATION HOSTS THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES, WHEN THE ROGUE VALLEY'S FINEST DESIGNERS AND DECORATORS CREATE WINTER MAGIC IN SOUTHERN OREGON THE FIRST FULL WEEK AFTER THANKSGIVING. A COMMUNITY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND TRADITION, THE FESTIVAL SERVES AS THE LARGEST FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR OUR FOUNDATION AS WELL AS A GREAT PUBLIC AWARENESS TOOL. PATIENT ASSISTANCE FOR INPATIENT AND CANCER CENTER INCLUDED FOOD VOUCHERS, MEDICATION, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, AND HOUSING, AND IS ALL MANAGED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PROJECT ACCESS NOW. 21 MEDICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FROM BEV LOWMAN FUND EDUCATION FUND SUPPORTED TUITION AND BOOKS FOR NURSING STUDENTS. 23 MEDICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE CURT AND CAROL BENNETT HEALTHCARE EDUCATION FUND WAS ALSO AWARDED FOR CAREGIVERS CONTINUING A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE. DISTRIBUTIONS WERE SENT TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION TO BE APPLIED TO THE STUDENT'S ACCOUNT.

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 October 1977.

    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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