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Sky Lakes Medical Center Foundation Inc

EIN 93-0946020 · Klamath Falls, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE THE VISION AND MISSION OF SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER THROUGH PHILANTHROPY; THE FOUNDATION'S WORK IS FUNDRAISING AND STEWARDSHIP.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
62.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$849,837, president & secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 62.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 110% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 September 30, 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 (2)
  1. $3.1 million spent. SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER - FUNDS UTILIZED TO PURCHASE SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS OF THE MEDICAL CENTER.
  2. $535,620 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING: (1) PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR ITEMS OF COMFORT DURING TREATMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHEN NEEDED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE CANCER TREATMENT CENTER AND A CANCER COMMITTEE. PATIENT ASSISTANCE IS ALSO USED BY THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE PURCHASED BY PATIENTS OR THEIR FAMILIES BUT ARE A NECESSITY FOR TREATMENT OR TRAVEL. (2) SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN SUPPORTING THE HOSPITAL IN ATTRACTING AND RETAINING EXCEPTIONAL CLINICAL STAFF. (3) CHILD ABUSE RESPONSE AND EVALUATION SERVICES (CARES).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.

    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 February 1989.

    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: Sky Lakes Medical Center Inc (Klamath Falls, OR), EIN 93-0508781. 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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