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Northridge CA | IRS ruling year: 1975 | EIN: 23-7444901
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, w ... (More)
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. (Less)
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This charity's score is 90%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 32% Accountability & Finance, 50% Impact & Results, 7% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Northridge Hospital Foundation is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Northridge Hospital Foundation has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 30/34 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 30/34 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.31% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.31% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 76.23% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 76.23% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
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Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations (BMF activity code: 602)
Foundation Status:
509(a)(3) Type I (BMF foundation code: 21)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Northridge Hospital Foundation) or EIN (237444901) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Northridge Hospital Foundation reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
Some of Northridge Hospital's Foundation fund raising activities were postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, through our generous supporters who stand behind our mission to support the charitable purposes and activities of Northridge Hospital, the impact of their gifts resulted in providing free mammograms to the under-served, to educating the community about safety measures during COVID-19, to making a Substance Abuse Navigator available in the Emergency Department, and funding home-based intervention for pregnant and postpartum women in LA County. Our ability to offer outstanding programs, services, and technology is a testament to our compassionate donors who continue to give for the betterment of our community.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Northridge Hospital Foundation transitioned it's events and programs to a virtual setting. The Foundation was able to secure a grant that supplied our Welcome Baby staff with IPADS to continue providing education to new parents via telehealth.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Northridge Hospital Foundation rapidly transitioned it's events during COVID-19 to virtual events.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
The Jade Lee Marasigan Charitable Fund was created by Jade's family in collaboration with Northridge Hospital Foundation, after Jade tragically ended her own life during the pandemic. The fund assists adolescents and young adults diagnosed with depression, anxiety and other behavioral health conditions. COVID-19 shed light on an increase in depression among our youths, and Northridge Hospital Foundation is committed to helping our adolescents treat these debilitating conditions.
Northridge Hospital Foundation has earned a 80% for the Impact & Results beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon estimates the actual impact a charity has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
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Program
Produce Distribution
Activities
The nonprofit provides groceries to beneficiaries.
Program Type
Food Distribution
Beneficiaries Served
Program Geography
Time Period of Data
9/23/21 to 9/22/22
Outcomes: Changes in the lives of those served by a nonprofit. They can be caused by the nonprofit.
Costs: The money spent by a nonprofit and its partners and beneficiaries.
Impact: Outcome caused by a nonprofit relative to its cost.
Cost-effectiveness: A judgment as to whether the cost was a good use of resources to cause the outcome.
Outcome Metric
A meal provided to a person in need
Outcome Data Source
Ratings are based on data the nonprofit itself collects on its work. We use the most recent year with sufficient data. Typically, this data allows us to calculate direct changes in participants' lives, such as increased income.
Outcome data collected during the program. The nonprofit submitted data on the amount of food it provides.
Method for Attributing Outcomes
We don't know if the observed changes were caused by the nonprofit's program or something else happening at the same time (e.g., a participant got a raise). To determine causation, we take the outcomes we observe and subtract an estimate of the outcomes that would have happened even without the program (i.e., counterfactual outcomes).
We assume that the distribution of a meal from one nonprofit's food distribution program does not diminish the amount of food distributed by any other (neighboring) food distribution program. This “counterfactual” assumption about the amount of food distributed in the absence of the nonprofit’s food distribution program implies that the benefit of a meal to a beneficiary in need constitutes a net gain; the gain is not offset by reductions in food provided to other beneficiaries in need. We therefore set the counterfactual to zero.
Cost Data Source
After estimating the program's outcomes, we need to determine how much it cost to achieve those outcomes. All monetary costs are counted, whether they are borne by a nonprofit service deliverer or by the nonprofit’s public and private partners.
Program cost data reported by the nonprofit. Partner and beneficiary costs reported by the nonprofit or estimated by Charity Navigator.
Cost Calculation
$12,000 program costs + $747 partner costs + $0 beneficiary costs = $12,747 total costs
We calculate impact, defined as the change in outcomes attributable to a program divided by the cost to achieve those outcomes.
Impact Calculation
$12,747 total costs / 2,700 meals provided = roughly $5 provides a meal to a person in need.
Benchmark for Rating
Impact & Results scores of food distribution programs are based on the cost of a meal relative to the cost that a food-secure person incurs to buy a meal in that county. Programs receive an Impact & Results score of 100 if they are less than 75% the cost of a meal and a score of 80 if they are less than 125%. If a nonprofit reports impact but doesn't meet the benchmark for cost-effectiveness, it earns a score of 65.
Determination
Cost-effective
Northridge Hospital Foundation reported its largest program on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
THE FOUNDATION IS AN IRC SEC 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO DIGNITY COMMUNITY CARE DBA NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER ("HOSPITAL"). AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, THE FOUNDATION OPERATES EXCL ... (More)
THE FOUNDATION IS AN IRC SEC 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO DIGNITY COMMUNITY CARE DBA NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER ("HOSPITAL"). AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, THE FOUNDATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE HOSPITAL WHICH INCLUDE MAKING PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL. (Less)
Northridge Hospital Foundation has earned a 100% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
Environmental Assessment: • Service Area -1.9 Million people • Ethnicity-racial composition of residents in the hospitals service region is 48.6% Latino, 33.5% White, 11.4% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.6% African American, and 2.9% other races • Education-roughly 22% of residents over age 25 are high school graduates & nearly 19.5% have a Bachelors degree • Percent of Unemployment- These are unprecedented times with the COVID-19 pandemic and as of September, 2021 the unadjusted employment rate for the San Fernando Valley was 10.9% • Median Household Income-is $73,000. An average of 24.3% of the residents in the NHMC service region are considered to be living below the poverty level • Homeless Population- total homeless count for our region was 14%
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Suggestion box/email
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
A key ingredient in continuing to grow as an organization is to ask for feedback on your results. By doing this, we have strengthened our collaborations with our community partners. By being open minded and receptive to new thoughts, ideas, and recommendations, we have built a culture of inclusivity, single-mindedness of purpose and an appreciation and respect for each other. We have many shared programs with other community agencies to offer services to the community free of charge. We listened to the community; recognized the need; and offered free vaccinations to all, so they could feel secure, safe and and a gave them a sense of empowerment. Once a month, we offer free mammograms and follow up to women over the age of 40 that are non-insured and under-insured.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
As a direct result of feedback we received from our patients and the people we serve, the following services and programs were implemented and equipment purchased: • Purchased a 3-D Hologic Selenia Mammography Machine • Offered FREE vaccinations to all members of our community during the COVID-19 Pandemic • Renovated and expanded the triage and lobby area of our Emergency Department • Implemented a transitional care discharge program for adolescents and young adults from Behavioral Health Unit • Provided a safe healthcare environment for victims of Human Trafficking by establishing a Medical Safe Haven Program • Established a Behavioral Health Pilot Project which provided funding for a substance abuse navigator in the emergency department
Equity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 100 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 12 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (6/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (6/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Northridge Hospital Foundation has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
As Northridge Hospital Foundation, our fundraising efforts enhance the lives of people in the communities we serve by supporting hospital initiatives such as the expansion of emergency departments, purchases of state-of-the-art equipment, training and recruitment of doctors and nurses, administration of patient well-being programs, and procurement of educational outreach sponsorships.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
A healthier future for all-inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by our humanity
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Establish a Violence & Human Trafficking Prevention & Response Program that aligns with CommonSpirit’s strategy & Northridge Hospital’s Center for Assault Treatment Services & Safe Haven strategies.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Two: Use social media to increase our donor base and charitable giving.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Invest in our people through leadership opportunities, career development, and staff development and training.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Foundation Leadership meets quarterly with Hospital Leadership to identify the capital needs of the hospital to transfer annually. All Foundation staff participates in continuous learning courses to enhance the fundraising efforts of the Foundation
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Policy Advocacy
Northridge Hospital Foundation proactively posts updates on the Northridge Hospital Foundation website, social media outlets (Facebook, twitter, and LinkedIn). Staff members also belong to external local groups like the Granada Hills Rotary Club, internal hospital committees like The Wellness Committee and participate in joint ventures with organizations like OneGenereation.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Each year the Northridge Hospital Foundation hosts 300 children from local title one schools within the San Fernando Valley and treats them to an unforgettable day of fun with games, treats and of course, jolly old St. Nick! Each child receives a gift bag with essentials for the school year as well as fun games to enjoy. Staff join in as elves cooking up some cotton candy, popcorn, and ice cream for all to enjoy. There are several booths the kids can visit and play some carnival games, get their faces painted, and dye their hair. The event culminates as Santa arrives in a giant big red fire truck, thanks to our local fire station. Each child visits with Santa and gets their picture taken. As the COVID-19 census began to climb in December at the hospital, and schools transitioned to online learning, the Northridge Hospital Foundation got creative and decided to take Holiday Jam on the Road! The Foundation elves, Northridge Hospital Foundation Board Members, and Volunteers, packed, stuffed and loaded up trucks to drop off gift bags to Blythe Elementary, Cantara Elementary, Michelle Obama Elementary, Panorama City Elementary, and Parthenia Elementary. The Foundation was able to continue the tradition of Holiday Jam, spread joy and humankindess to these schools despite the pandemic.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
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