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Enloe Hospital Foundation

EIN 94-2985552 · Chico, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 41% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ENLOE HEALTH FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH MEANINGFUL GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ALL TO BENEFIT ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
41%
Reserves
47.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
0
Volunteers
178
Highest pay
$1.0 million, ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 47.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 68% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    41% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 19 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 June 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 (3)
  1. $390,789 spent. THE ENLOE HEALTH FOUNDATION BEGAN A MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RAISE A MINIMUM OF $12 MILLION IN SUPPORT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ENLOE COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER CENTRALLY LOCATED WHERE PATIENTS CAN GET ALL OF THEIR CANCER CARE FROM START TO FINISH. IN THE NORTH STATE, CANCER IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH. ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZES THE CRITICAL NEED FOR EXPANDED SERVICES. THE NEW CENTER IS NECESSARY TO SERVE THE INCREASED POPULATION OF THE SERVICE REGION AND THE GROWTH IN CANCER PREVALENT IN THE COUNTY. ENLOE HEALTH FOUNDATION OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY DONOR ADVISED FUND DISTRIBUTIONS AS WELL AS SUPPORT IN CONNECTION WITH OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  2. $58,424 spent. CANCER SUPPORTIVE FUNDS ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURE ACCESS TO CANCER SERVICES NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION COSTS, COMPRESSION GARMENTS, NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION, NURSE NAVIGATOR SERVICES AND COMPLIMENTARY TREATMENTS AIMED AT REDUCING THE UNPLEASANT EFFECTS OF TREATMENT SUCH AS ACUPUNCTURE AND EXERCISE TRAINING. ADDITIONALLY, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESIGNED TO AID IN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF CANCER TREATMENT ARE SUPPORTED BY THE ENLOE CELEBRATION COMPASSION FUND AND THE AARON RODGERS SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES PROGRAM FUND. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, EHF FUNDED VARIOUS EQUIPMENT PURCHASES TO REPLACE/ENHANCE PATIENT CARE THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING AT THE ENLOE REGIONAL CANCER CENTER.
  3. $16,301 spent. THE ENLOE HEALTH FOUNDATION HELPS TO SUPPORT THE VARIOUS SERVICES OF ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER. IN 2024 THE ENLOE HEALTH FOUNDATION FUNDED THE REPLACEMENT OF TWENTY-EIGHT NEWBORN CRIBS AT ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER. THIS PURCHASE DIRECTLY SUPPORTED SAFE AND COMFORTABLE CARE FOR NEWBORN INFANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. REINFORCING ENLOE HEALTH'S DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH AND COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 March 1986.

    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.

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

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Holzer Hospital Foundation (Gallipolis, OH), EIN 31-4379491. 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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