Silverton Health Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the Foundation is to foster charitable giving as well as community commitment and involvement to support the mission and vision of Legacy Silverton Health.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $652,571
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 50%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $727,508, ex-officio
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 44% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 258 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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)
- $652,571 spent. Charitable gifts to Silverton Health Foundation support the programs and services of Legacy Silverton Medical Center, many of which are not supported by traditional means of reimbursement.Legacy Silverton Medical Center has served Silverton and the mid-Willamette Valley for more than 100 years. Among the hospitals comprehensive services are:*Emergency and Intensive care; level 3 trauma certification*Family Birth Center*Orthopedic Services, including total joint replacements*Occupational health workplace programs*Foot care clinics in Woodburn and Silverton *Anticoagulation help, wound care and infusion therapy at STEPS Clinics in Silverton and WoodburnPhilanthropic contributions supported programs in these major areas:Patient Care $622,793Education and Training $8,700Community Health and Other Programs $21,077Some of the projects funded in this year included:Supported the construction of the new emergency department at Legacy Silverton Medical Center. Supported the expansion of doula services at Legacy Silverton Medical Center. Provided medication assistance, durable medical equipment, and other health-related supplies to patients with limited insurance and financial resources.Provided food support to patients and families experiencing food insecurity.Purchased medical equipment for Legacy Silverton Medical Center, including a cancer detection system to expand surgical services at the hospital.Supported the school nurse program for the Silver Falls School District.Provided continuing education scholarships for nurses.Supported child passenger safety education for the community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1986.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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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