Community Memorial Health System
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
SEE SCHEDULE O
- Income
- $678.0 million
- Spending
- $648.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- -1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 95%
- Employees
- 3,741
- Volunteers
- 169
- Highest pay
- $1.6 million, president & ceo
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
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 56% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 18 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
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (2)
- $590.4 million spent. PATIENT SERVICES INCLUDE 87,943 PATIENT DAYS, 195,542 OUTPATIENT VISITS, AND 355,179 VISITS TO THE COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTERS (THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM'S OUTPATIENT CARE CLINICS). COMMUNITY BENEFIT PLAN CMHS IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. WE DEMONSTRATE THIS COMMITMENT THROUGH A CONTINUED FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING FOUR AREAS: COMMUNITY EDUCATION OUTREACH 1. PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT/SPONSORSHIPS AND PARTICIPATE IN HEALTH FAIRS, PUBLIC EXPOS, EVENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND PREVENTION RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. HEALTH RELATED EDUCATION AND PREVENTION RESOURCES ARE FOCUSED AROUND DIABETES, OBESITY, PRENATAL CARE, HEART HEALTH, AND HEALTHY LIVING AND NUTRITION. 2. HEALTH EDUCATION SESSIONS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE AND COVER A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS RELATED TO PREVENTIVE CARE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT. OVER 580 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: A. COMMUNITY TAI CHI B. COMMUNITY YOGA C. STROKE EDUCATION D. THE AGING SPINE E. HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING F. COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS AND OSTOMY EDUCATION 3. WISE & WELL IS A FREE ONLINE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGES, AN E-NEWSLETTER AND PODCASTS WITH HEALTH INFORMATION, HEALTHY RECIPES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. 4. COMMUNITY CPR AND FIRST AID CLASSES PROVIDED 144 COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WITH LIFE-SAVING EDUCATION AND TRAINING. FIRST AID SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED BY STAFF RNS AT THE RELAY FOR LIFE AND THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE. SPANISH LANGUAGE CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING TRAINED FOUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 5. HEALTH EDUCATION SESSIONS WERE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE AND COVERED A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE. ACCESS TO CARE CMHS IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS OF THE UNDERSERVED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MEDICAL CARE IN VARIOUS GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ITS SERVICE AREA. 1. CONTINUE EXPANSION OF EXISTING COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTERS AND MIDTOWN MEDICAL GROUP CLINICS AS INDICATED BY AN INCREASE IN PATIENT VISITS. 2. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ACCESS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTERS AND MIDTOWN MEDICAL GROUP CLINICS TO SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF MEDI-CAL PATIENTS AND UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT WESTERN VENTURA COUNTY. 3. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE GENERAL MEDICAL, SURGICAL, AND SPECIALTY PROFESSIONAL COVERAGE OF ER PATIENTS THROUGH THE "ER FUND". PROVIDE STIPENDS TO PHYSICIANS, AS NECESSARY, TO INSURE COVERAGE, ESPECIALLY FOR MEDI-CAL AND UNINSURED PATIENTS, FOR ALL MEDI-CAL SPECIALTIES. 4. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER CLINICS, CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN EXTENSIVE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM. 5. ENGAGE THE SENIOR AND AGING POPULATION IN DIALOGUE SURROUNDING HEALTH CARE OBJECTIVES AND ASSIST WITH CARE COORDINATION. 6. ENHANCE OUT-OF-AREA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE. 7. CONTINUE TO TRAIN RESIDENT PHYSICIANS THROUGH THE SYSTEM'S GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FAMILY AND INTERNAL MEDICINE. RESIDENTS PHYSICIANS IN THE GME PROGRAM PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND HEALTH EDUCATION OUTREACH IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS OF VENTURA COUNTY. 8. CONTINUE TO MAKE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES HAVING DIFFICULTY ACCESSING CARE. 9. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, AND TEMPORARY HOUSING SUPPORT UPON DISCHARGE. ON-SITE VISITS ARE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE HOUSED AT A RECUPERATIVE CARE FACILITY IN VENTURA. THIS IS TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS RECUPERATIVE CARE CENTER IS THE ONLY FACILITY SERVING VENTURA COUNTY. COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENTURA HOLDS 1.5 BEDS FOR PATIENTS BEING DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL WITHOUT A HOME. UNCOMPENSATED AND UNDERFUNDED CARE 1. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF MEDI-CAL BENEFICIARIES ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF MEDICAL SERVICES (MEASURED AS A PERCENTAGE OF GROSS REVENUE AND TOTALING AT LEAST 19%). 2. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A SIGNIFICANT LEVEL OF SUBSIDIZED CARE THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTERS. SPONSORSHIP OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES 1. CONTINUE TO ASSIST THE VENTURA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE THROUGH THE "PROJECT SAFE HARBOR" PROGRAM. 2. PROVIDE A ROTATION FOR TRAINING OB/GYN, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, FAMILY, AND PSYCHIATRY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN RESIDENTS. 3. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TOURS OF THE HOSPITALS TO THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. 4. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A CANCER RESOURCE CENTER THAT OFFERS NO-COST SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES NAVIGATE THEIR CANCER DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY. 5. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MEDICALLY FRAGILE 65+ YEAR ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AFTER AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITALIZATION TO REDUCE HOSPITAL RE-ADMISSIONS AND IMPROVE THE PROVISION OF VALUE-BASED SERVICES THROUGH THE CAREGIVER NAVIGATOR PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A MONTHLY HEALTH AND WELLNESS SEMINAR, WHICH ARE FREE TO CAREGIVERS AND ADDRESS TOPICS WITH EXPERTS INCLUDING LEGAL SERVICES, IN-HOME CARE, CAREGIVER RESOURCES, LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASES, NEUROLOGICAL SERVICES AND MORE. 6. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION CLASSES AND SUPPORT THAT REACHED OVER 800 WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN 2024. BIRTH AT COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE IS NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. 7. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE WELLNESS AND FITNESS CENTER WHICH IS A SPACIOUS AND SECURE FACILITY THAT OFFERS COMMUNITY MEMBERS GYM SERVICES AT REDUCED RATES, FREE HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING SESSIONS, AND EXERCISE CLASSES. ADDITIONALLY, THE WELLNESS AND FITNESS CENTER COORDINATES COMMUNITY EDUCATION, PREVENTIVE CARE CLINICS, SCREENINGS AND VACCINATIONS. 8. CONTINUE TO DONATE FUNDS AND STAFF TIME TO NONPROFIT COMMUNITY GROUPS AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THE SUPPORT OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS FURTHERED T
- $2.0 million spent. STANDARD COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS INCLUDE: CANCER RESOURCE CENTER AND SUPPORT GROUPS; HEALTH EDUCATION SESSIONS THAT PROVIDE FREE INFORMATION RELATED TO PREVENTATIVE CARE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT; NEW PARENT RESOURCE CENTER AND SUPPORT GROUPS; WELLNESS AND FITNESS CENTER THAT PROVIDES FREE RISK EVALUATION, PREVENTATIVE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AND PARTICIPATES IN HEALTH FAIRS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. SEE SCHEDULE O. COMMUNITY BENEFIT PLAN CMHS IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. WE DEMONSTRATE THIS COMMITMENT THROUGH A CONTINUED FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING FOUR AREAS: COMMUNITY EDUCATION OUTREACH 1. PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT/SPONSORSHIPS AND PARTICIPATE IN HEALTH FAIRS, PUBLIC EXPOS, EVENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND PREVENTION RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. HEALTH RELATED EDUCATION AND PREVENTION RESOURCES ARE FOCUSED AROUND DIABETES, OBESITY, PRENATAL CARE, HEART HEALTH, AND HEALTHY LIVING AND NUTRITION. 2. HEALTH EDUCATION SESSIONS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE AND COVER A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS RELATED TO PREVENTIVE CARE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, DISEASE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT. OVER 580 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: A. COMMUNITY TAI CHI B. COMMUNITY YOGA C. STROKE EDUCATION D. THE AGING SPINE E. HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING F. COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS AND OSTOMY EDUCATION 3. WISE & WELL IS A FREE ONLINE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGES, AN E-NEWSLETTER AND PODCASTS WITH HEALTH INFORMATION, HEALTHY RECIPES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. 4. COMMUNITY CPR AND FIRST AID CLASSES PROVIDED 144 COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WITH LIFE-SAVING EDUCATION AND TRAINING. FIRST AID SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED BY STAFF RNS AT THE RELAY FOR LIFE AND THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE. SPANISH LANGUAGE CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING TRAINED FOUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 5. HEALTH EDUCATION SESSIONS WERE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE AND COVERED A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE. ACCESS TO CARE CMHS IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS OF THE UNDERSERVED AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MEDICAL CARE IN VARIOUS GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ITS SERVICE AREA. 1. CONTINUE EXPANSION OF EXISTING COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTERS AND MIDTOWN MEDICAL GROUP CLINICS AS INDICATED BY AN INCREASE IN PATIENT VISITS. 2. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ACCESS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTERS AND MIDTOWN MEDICAL GROUP CLINICS TO SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF MEDI-CAL PATIENTS AND UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT WESTERN VENTURA COUNTY. 3. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE GENERAL MEDICAL, SURGICAL, AND SPECIALTY PROFESSIONAL COVERAGE OF ER PATIENTS THROUGH THE "ER FUND". PROVIDE STIPENDS TO PHYSICIANS, AS NECESSARY, TO INSURE COVERAGE, ESPECIALLY FOR MEDI-CAL AND UNINSURED PATIENTS, FOR ALL MEDI-CAL SPECIALTIES. 4. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER CLINICS, CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN EXTENSIVE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM. 5. ENGAGE THE SENIOR AND AGING POPULATION IN DIALOGUE SURROUNDING HEALTH CARE OBJECTIVES AND ASSIST WITH CARE COORDINATION. 6. ENHANCE OUT-OF-AREA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE. 7. CONTINUE TO TRAIN RESIDENT PHYSICIANS THROUGH THE SYSTEM'S GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FAMILY AND INTERNAL MEDICINE. RESIDENTS PHYSICIANS IN THE GME PROGRAM PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND HEALTH EDUCATION OUTREACH IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS OF VENTURA COUNTY. 8. CONTINUE TO MAKE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES HAVING DIFFICULTY ACCESSING CARE. 9. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, AND TEMPORARY HOUSING SUPPORT UPON DISCHARGE. ON-SITE VISITS ARE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE HOUSED AT A RECUPERATIVE CARE FACILITY IN VENTURA. THIS IS TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS RECUPERATIVE CARE CENTER IS THE ONLY FACILITY SERVING VENTURA COUNTY. COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENTURA HOLDS 1.5 BEDS FOR PATIENTS BEING DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL WITHOUT A HOME. UNCOMPENSATED AND UNDERFUNDED CARE 1. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF MEDI-CAL BENEFICIARIES ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF MEDICAL SERVICES (MEASURED AS A PERCENTAGE OF GROSS REVENUE AND TOTALING AT LEAST 19%). 2. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A SIGNIFICANT LEVEL OF SUBSIDIZED CARE THROUGH THE COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTERS. SPONSORSHIP OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES 1. CONTINUE TO ASSIST THE VENTURA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE THROUGH THE "PROJECT SAFE HARBOR" PROGRAM. 2. PROVIDE A ROTATION FOR TRAINING OB/GYN, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, FAMILY, AND PSYCHIATRY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN RESIDENTS. 3. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TOURS OF THE HOSPITALS TO THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. 4. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A CANCER RESOURCE CENTER THAT OFFERS NO-COST SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES NAVIGATE THEIR CANCER DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY. 5. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MEDICALLY FRAGILE 65+ YEAR ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AFTER AN ACUTE CARE HOSPITALIZATION TO REDUCE HOSPITAL RE-ADMISSIONS AND IMPROVE THE PROVISION OF VALUE-BASED SERVICES THROUGH THE CAREGIVER NAVIGATOR PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A MONTHLY HEALTH AND WELLNESS SEMINAR, WHICH ARE FREE TO CAREGIVERS AND ADDRESS TOPICS WITH EXPERTS INCLUDING LEGAL SERVICES, IN-HOME CARE, CAREGIVER RESOURCES, LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASES, NEUROLOGICAL SERVICES AND MORE. 6. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION CLASSES AND SUPPORT THAT REACHED OVER 800 WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN 2024. BIRTH AT COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE IS NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. 7. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE WELLNESS AND FITNESS CENTER WHICH IS A SPACIOUS AND SECURE FACILITY THAT OFFERS COMMUNITY MEMBERS GYM SERVICES AT REDUCED RATES, FREE HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING SESSIONS, AND EXERCISE CLASSES. ADDITI
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
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 October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 August 1933.
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 October 21, 2026.
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