Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF THE MEDICAL CENTER TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY DELIVER HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)IN PARTICULAR, THE MEDICAL CENTER BELIEVES THE FOUNDATION WILL FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE PURPOSES BY PROVIDING MEDICAL EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND VARIOUS MEDICAL BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY. PLEASE REFER TO THE STATEMENT OF PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR A FULL DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED.
- Income
- $963.6 million
- Spending
- $1.1 billion
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 2,467
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $9.1 million, chair/board member
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
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 47% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
5 of 256 of 12 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
0 of 7Reports no 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 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 (1)
- $886.6 million spent. CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION), A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, WAS FORMED BY CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER (MEDICAL CENTER), AN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) CORPORATION, AS A MEDICAL PRACTICE FOUNDATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1206(L) OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CARE CLINICS AS PART OF AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)THE MEDICAL CENTER IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION. IN ADDITION, THE MEDICAL CENTER IS LICENSED AS A GENERAL ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL UNDER APPLICABLE CALIFORNIA LAWS AND OWNS AND OPERATES HEALTH CARE FACILITIES PRINCIPALLY LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.THE FOUNDATION ENHANCES THE ABILITY OF THE MEDICAL CENTER TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY DELIVER HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AND FURTHER ITS CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE PURPOSES IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:1. RESPONDS TO THE NEED FOR OUTPATIENT SERVICES: THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IS RAPIDLY CONVERTING FROM AN INPATIENT TO AN OUTPATIENT SETTING, RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR A VEHICLE TO DELIVER OUTPATIENT AS WELL AS INPATIENT SERVICES THROUGH AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE VEHICLE. COORDINATION OF THE MEDICAL CENTER'S ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL OPERATIONS AND THE FOUNDATION'S OUTPATIENT CLINIC OPERATIONS HELP AVOID UNNECESSARY DUPLICATION, POTENTIAL EXCESS CAPACITY, AND RELATED INEFFICIENCIES, AND THEREBY REDUCES THE OVERALL COST OF DELIVERING HEALTH CARE TO THE RESIDENTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.2. PROVIDES OUTPATIENT CLINICS AND SERVICES: THE FOUNDATION OPERATES PRIMARY CARE AND MULTI-SPECIALTY OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CLINICS TO BETTER SERVE THE COMMUNITY. THE MEDICAL CENTER MAINTAINS SUFFICIENT CONTROL SO AS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE CLINICS OPERATE ON A NONPROFIT BASIS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE OVERALL CHARITABLE PURPOSE.3. ASSUMES RISK THROUGH CAPITATED MODEL: HEALTH CARE PAYERS CONTINUE TO SHIFT MORE RISKS OF MANAGING THE COSTS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (E.G. THE FOUNDATION). IN DOING SO, THE PAYERS HAVE CREATED MECHANISMS AND INCENTIVES TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE AT THE LOWEST REASONABLE COST. THE FOUNDATION ALLOWS THE MEDICAL CENTER AND THE PHYSICIANS WITH WHOM THE FOUNDATION CONTRACTS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES TO MORE EFFECTIVELY COORDINATE INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT AND ANCILLARY SERVICES, AND ACHIEVE EFFICIENCIES OF SCALE. THE FOUNDATION'S MEDICAL SERVICES ARE DELIVERED AT THE FOUNDATION'S OUTPATIENT CLINICS OR AT THE MEDICAL CENTER. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS URGENT CARE HOURS ON WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS DESIGNED TO HANDLE NON-LIFE-THREATENING MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. THE FOUNDATION PHYSICIANS ARE ON CALL 24 HOURS A DAY. TO FURTHER IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS CS CONNECT, A VIRTUAL MEDICAL SERVICE AND MOBILE APPLICATION THAT ALLOWS USERS IN CALIFORNIA TO GET CARE FROM CEDARS-SINAI PROVIDERS 24/7. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PARTICIPATES IN OTHER VALUE-BASED PAYER ARRANGEMENTS TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES AND LOWER THE SOCIETAL COST OF HEALTH CARE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES VIA A COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM IN PRIMARY CARE, FILLING A CRITICAL VOID IN THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN LOS ANGELES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PARTICIPATES IN CMS INNOVATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND LOWER THE COST OF CARE FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES. THESE "ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS" ENABLE THE FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE COORDINATED SERVICES TO AN EVEN LONGER SEGMENT OF THE COMMUNITY.4. TOGETHER WITH THE MEDICAL CENTER, PROVIDES COMMUNITY AND PHYSICIAN HEALTH EDUCATION, AND PERFORMS CLINICAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: THE MEDICAL CENTER AND THE FOUNDATION TOGETHER PROVIDE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY MEDICAL EDUCATION AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY AND PERFORM CLINICAL RESEARCH. THE NUMBER AND TYPES OF SUCH PROGRAMS OFFERED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS SUBSTANTIAL.COMMUNITY EDUCATION:THE FOLLOWING FREE OR LOW COST HEALTH CARE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY:- SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM- DIABETES MANAGEMENT- PRE-DIABETES- WEIGHT MANAGEMENT- MULTIPLE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT- EDUCATIONAL HEALTHCARE LECTURES TO THE COMMUNITY- COMMUNITY AND COMPANY HEALTHCARE SCREENINGS, SUCH AS GLUCOSE TESTING AND BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS- ADVANCE CARE PLANNING - GRIEF WORKSHOP- LEAP PROGRAM TO HELP SENIORS PREVENT SOCIAL ISOLATIONTHE FOLLOWING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERRED TO PHYSICIANS, OTHER LICENSED HEALING ARTS PROFESSIONALS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY:- CONTINUING EDUCATION, OPEN TO ALL PHYSICIANS IN THE COMMUNITY, INTENDED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE- EXPANDING THE FOCUS OF GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION TO INCLUDE RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP TRAINING IN PRIMARY CARE AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES- AN ACCREDITED RESIDENCY PROGRAM FOR PHARMACISTS- A SOCIAL WORKER INTERNSHIP- MENTORING FOR PHARMACY STUDENTS THROUGH A COLLABORATION WITH MANY LOCAL SCHOOLS OF PHARMACY- FELLOWSHIP IN PALLIATIVE CARE PROVIDES INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH MASTERS PROGRAMSTHE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE FOR 9 LOCAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES. CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES A MONTHLY ADVANCED CARE PLANNING CLASS, AND A QUARTERLY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP.IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS IN THE COMMUNITY TO PERFORM CLINICAL OUTREACH TO CO-MANAGE THEIR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, AND THOSE WHO TAKE MEDICATIONS FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS, INCLUDING:- ANTI-COAGULATION MANAGEMENT- ASTHMA- BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL- CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT- CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT- CHRONIC HEPATITIS C MANAGEMENT- CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE- CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE- DIABETES- MIGRAINE MANAGEMENT- REDUCING HIGH RISK OPIOID AND BENZODIAZEPINE USE- STRATEGIES TO REDUCE THE COST OF CARE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE IN PHYSICIANS' OFFICES- WELLNESS AND PREVENTATIVE SCREENINGSTHE FOUNDATIO
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
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 June 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 April 1997.
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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