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Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Service League

EIN 94-6092113 · Salinas, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To support compassionate, quality healthcare, promote community health education, provide services which generate financial resources, and offer fulfilling volunteer experiences.

Income
$204,613
Spending
$213,413
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
22 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
320

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $110,453 spent. At the press of the medical alert button, the Lifeline 24-hour emergency response team is activated. Lifeline saves lives in the event of an emergency, reduces suffering and fear, and provides for early intervention in the event of a fall or other emergency. The Service League recognizes their social responsibility to address the needs of at-risk elderly and disabled members of our community, including those with limited financial resources, so they offer a financial assistance program which provides the service at a reduced fee for qualified applicants. Currently, approximately 35 of their approximately 225 clients benefit from this program.
  2. $93,545 spent. To support the Salinas Valley Health with expansion and improvement of facilities and services such as Mobile Health Clinic and other programs including Children's Miracle Network. To provide resources such as patient experience cart supplies, Telecare service,and outreach programs for students including hospital and museum tours, Summer Health Institute, Medical Adventure Camp, and Health Explorers, as well as scholarships to individuals pursuing degrees and certifications to support careers to benefit the healthcare system.
  3. The Service League Gift Shop is not only a source of income to support their projects, but it is an important service for the Medical Center's visitors and staff. They currently contract with Lori's Gifts to provide this valuable service.
  4. To offer educational camps and workshops for children of all ages, including Medical Adventure Camp, support of Health Explorers and Summer Health InstituteThe Service League vision is to provide Salinas Valley Health with extraordinary services, information, education, and financial support to enrich the lives of our patients and community. We aspire to be the heart of healthcare in our community. Since 1952, Service League volunteers have given over 2.75 million hours of volunteer time to the Salinas Valley Health and our community, as well as donations in excess of 2.7 million dollars. Currently there are approximately 250 volunteers who staff and support Service League programs including retail services, in-patient services, outpatient and community services (i.e. Lifeline and Tele-Care), and community education programs such as health screenings, Health Explorers, Medical Adventure Camp, Summer Health Institute, and health promotion activities. Members of the Service League are volunteers 18 years of age or older.

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 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 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 January 1965.

    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.

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