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Health : Treatment and Prevention Services (Grantmaking)

CAMC Foundation

Giving you the power to change lives

two stars

74.09

3414 Staunton Avenue SE Charleston, WV 25304
tel: (304) 388-9860   Web Site
EIN: 31-0887133

Board Leadership
Dale Clowser
Chairman

CEO
E. Gail Pitchford
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 74.09 two stars
  Financial 67.04 one star
  Accountability & Transparency 84.00 three stars
This rating was published 07/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

CAMC Foundation is the fund-raising organization for Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC), a regional medical center that is recognized for its excellence in medical services. The Foundation works with donors to secure current and future support for CAMC programs and services to improve the health of the people in West Virginia. Established in 1976, the Foundation supports and promotes the Charleston Area Medical Center's delivery of excellent and compassionate health services, and its contribution to the quality of life and economic vitality of the region. Gifts to the Foundation support the mission of CAMC to improve the health status of the communities it serves.

CAMC Foundation is the fund-raising organization for Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC), a regional medical center that is recognized for its excellence in medical services. The Foundation works with donors to secure current and future support for CAMC programs and services to improve the health of the people in West Virginia. Established in 1976, the Foundation supports and promotes the Charleston Area Medical Center's delivery of excellent and compassionate health services, and its contribution to the quality of life and economic vitality of the region. Gifts to the Foundation support the mission of CAMC to improve the health status of the communities it serves.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2019
Average grant amount
136,290
Median grant amount
15,000
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
4,633,860
Total number of grants awarded
34
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Financial

one star

67.04

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

84.00

This rating was published 07/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 65.9%
  Administrative Expenses 22.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 11.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.38
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 40.45
  Program Expenses Growth -16.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 0.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by CAMC Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by CAMC Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
CAMC Foundation (WV) 74.09 two stars
RWJ University Hospital Foundation (NJ) 89.14 three stars
John Muir Health Foundation (CA) 96.28 four stars
Children's Hospital Foundation (OK) 91.64 four stars
Rady Children's Hospital Foundation - San Diego (CA) 88.42 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $957,219
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $467,110
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,424,329
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,424,329
   Other Revenue $18,014,836
TOTAL REVENUE $19,439,165
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,149,031
   Administrative Expenses $1,321,195
   Fundraising Expenses $417,486
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $5,887,712
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $13,551,453
   
Net Assets $231,391,977

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Grants for Research, Education, & Medical Assistance $3,721,427 89.7%
Grants for Research and Education $265,646 6.4%
Grants to Low Income Individuals and Families $161,958 3.9%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 07/01/2020 74.09 two stars
2017-12 06/01/2019 77.29 two stars
2016-12 04/01/2018 87.52 three stars
2015-12 06/01/2017 88.73 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 89.11 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 08/01/2015 82.03 three stars
2012-12 06/01/2014 81.61 three stars
2011-12 06/01/2013 76.78 two stars
2010-12 06/01/2012 77.01 two stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 76.84 two stars
2009-12 11/01/2011 29.23 zero star
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 05/01/2011 40.00 zero star
2008-12 06/01/2010 64.30 one star
2007-12 04/01/2009 66.51 one star
2006-12 04/01/2008 81.69 three stars
2005-12 04/01/2007 68.73 one star
2004-12 06/01/2006 74.61 two stars
2003-12 12/01/2004 63.54 one star
2002-12 01/01/2004 83.16 three stars
2001-12 02/05/2003 82.11 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 31-0887133
Name in IRS Master File CAMC FOUNDATION INC
NTEE Code E11
NTEE Classification Single Organization Support
NTEE Type Health - General and Rehabilitative
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (602) Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations
Foundation Status Organizations operated solely for the benefit of and in conjunction with organizations described in 10 through 16 above.  509(a)(3)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
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).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date September, 1976
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title Compensation from Affiliates
None reported -- E. Gail Pitchford President $272,350

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
CAMC Foundation (WV) 74.09 two stars
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Sankara Eye Foundation, USA (CA) 100.00 four stars
Virginia Mason Health System (WA) 91.17 four stars
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Charity Contact Info

CAMC Foundation
3414 Staunton Avenue SE
Charleston, WV 25304
tel: (304) 388-9860
fax: (304) 388-9861
EIN: 31-0887133

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Board Leadership

Dale Clowser
Chairman

CEO

E. Gail Pitchford
President

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