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    Sutter Health
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    Sutter Health

     
    501(c)(3) organization
    Donations are tax-deductible
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    2200 RIVER PLAZA DR
    Sacramento CA 95833-4134

    Sacramento CA | IRS ruling year: 1982 | EIN: 94-2788907  
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    Organization Mission
    SEE SCHEDULE O
     

    Rating Information

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    Great

    This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating.

    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Historical Ratings
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    alert iconProceed with Caution - Alleged RacialAbuseHarassment

    On July 14, 2021, Palo Alto Online reported on the operations of Sutter Health in an article titled, "PAMF, Sutter Health face suit over allegedly racist workplace." For more information, please see Palo Alto Online article.

    • On August 17, 2021, The Business Journal published an article titled "Another former surgeon alleges racial discrimination within Sutter Health system." For more information, please see The Business Journal article
    • On June 9, 2023, NBC Bay Area published an article titled "‘How Does This Happen to All of Us?': Black Doctors Allege Discrimination at Sutter Health." For more information, please see NBC Bay Area article

    On December 21, 2019, WWLP reported on a settlement entered into by Sutter Health in an article titled, “Health system pays $575 million to settle anti-trust lawsuit.” For more information regarding this matter, please see WWLP article.

    • On October 7, 2019, The Nonprofit Quarterly published an article titled "State Sues California Nonprofit Health System, Alleging Illegal Pricing." For more information, please see The Nonprofit Quarterly article
    • On July 26, 2020, Sacramento Business Journal published an article titled "Opposition flares over Sutter Health’s attempt to delay $575 million antitrust settlement." For more information, please see Sacramento Business Journal article
    • On July 23, 2021, The Los Angeles Times published an article titled "Sutter Health antitrust settlement nears approval after long delay." For more information, please see The Los Angeles Times article
    • On December 21, 2019, WWLP published an article titled "Health system pays $575 million to settle anti-trust lawsuit." For more information, please see WWLP article

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    Rating Report

    Accountability & Finance
    Score

    100

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2021
    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
     

    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 94% independent members
    8 out of 8 pointsplus
    Independent Board Size - 16 independent members
    7 out of 7 pointsplus
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee
    15 out of 15 pointsplus
    Material Diversion of Assets - None
    10 out of 10 pointsplus

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed
    2 out of 2 pointsplus
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed
    4 out of 4 pointsplus
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed
    4 out of 4 pointsplus
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed
    4 out of 4 pointsplus
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes
    2 out of 2 pointsplus

    Website Disclosures

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    No Credit
    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed
    4 out of 4 pointsplus

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 46.96%
    15 out of 15 pointsplus
    Program Expense: Ratio - 96.43%
    25 out of 25 pointsplus

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
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    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
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    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
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    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
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