Rush Medical Foundation
79% goes to programs $3 to raise $100
Rush Medical Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Meridian, Mississippi, registered in 1950, with $192,557,989 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 79% of spending to programs.
1314 19th Ave, Meridian, MS, 39301 EIN 64-0345119 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$192.6M
▲ 10.8% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$190.4M
Net assets
$50.9M
Employees
57
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating79% to programs · $3 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Rush Medical Foundation: 79% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Rush Medical Foundation: 3 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Rush Medical Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Rush Medical Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide health care
Contact & location
- Address
- 1314 19th Ave, Meridian, MS, 39301
- City
- Meridian
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $196.5M (FY2013) to $192.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $70.3MNet assets $50.9M
Operating margin
1.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$121.2M
Total liabilities
$70.3M
Net assets
$50.9M
Salaries & benefits
$80.4M
42% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192,557,989▲10.8% | $190,351,941▲6.9% | $50,890,881▲4.5% | $121,187,735▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $173,833,014▲4.0% | $178,057,998▲6.6% | $48,684,833▼8.8% | $110,048,589▼81.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $167,156,010▼13.0% | $166,998,369▼13.3% | $53,357,573▲119% | $602,252,649▲46.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $192,199,853▲6.2% | $192,656,079▲16.1% | $24,325,832▼2.5% | $412,405,478▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $180,974,482▼6.5% | $165,932,481▼14.5% | $24,960,880▲115% | $397,545,611▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $193,651,293▲4.2% | $194,145,405▲2.5% | $11,609,958▼23.6% | $305,258,391▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $185,819,361▲3.4% | $189,365,583▼2.7% | $15,197,533▼10.5% | $301,666,115▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $179,771,907▼9.4% | $194,680,072▼0.3% | $16,973,785▼45.5% | $290,965,648▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $198,480,143▲3.9% | $195,228,111▼14.9% | $31,166,578▲8.0% | $307,138,775▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $190,998,963▼6.1% | $229,400,724▲11.7% | $28,864,217▼56.3% | $258,776,859▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $203,354,339▲3.5% | $205,290,996▲3.7% | $65,993,299▼7.7% | $266,922,905▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $196,451,557 | $197,964,296▲5.7% | $71,522,116▲21.9% | $269,225,402▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $187,297,478▲0.8% | $58,677,500▲33.2% | $259,846,541▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $185,901,780▲7.0% | $44,061,581▼18.0% | $230,191,658▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $173,676,066 | $53,765,471 | $194,508,372 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Boyd Gunn | Former Highest Comp - Np | 0 | — |
| Andrew Watsonmd | Former Highest Comp - Physician | 0 | — |
| Ann Alexander | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Betty Vise | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Billy Pierce | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carol Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Butler | Officer | 1 | — |
| D Larkin Kennedy | Officer | 1 | — |
| Fred Blackledge | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Frederick Duggan Md | Former Officer | 0 | — |
| J Allen Tyra | Officer | 1 | — |
| James C Matthews III Md | Former Highest Comp - Physician | 0 | — |
| James Granger | Board Member | 1 | — |
| James K Purvis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Laura Elizabeth Perry | Former Highest Comp - Np | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Hhs Ltd | Housekeeping | $1,284,665 |
| Cura Hospitality | Dietary Services | $1,175,298 |
| Allscripts Healthcare Solutions | It | $797,831 |
| Healthcare Security Services Inc | Security Services | $569,500 |
| Gifted Nurses | Rfh Contrace Nurse Services | $299,078 |
Grants received · $56.9M total
7 grants to Rush Medical Foundation totaling $56.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Health Systems Inc | Affiliate support | 2021 | $10,920,974 |
| Rush Health Systems Inc | Affiliate support | 2020 | $19,899,498 |
| Rush Health Systems Inc | Affiliate support | 2019 | $1,715,517 |
| Rush Health Systems Inc | Affiliate support | 2018 | $1,149,664 |
| Rush Health Systems Inc | Affiliate support | 2017 | $11,000,000 |
| Rush Health Systems Inc | Affiliate support | 2016 | $9,490,211 |
| Rush Health Systems Inc | Affiliate support | 2014 | $2,678,809 |
Grants made · $18.1M in FY2021
1 grant totaling $18.1M in FY2021. All grants made by Rush Medical Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush Health Systems Inc | Affiliate support | $18,075,443 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rush Medical Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rush Medical Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 64-0345119, based in Meridian, Mississippi. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rush Medical Foundation's EIN?
- Rush Medical Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 64-0345119.
- How much revenue does Rush Medical Foundation report?
- Rush Medical Foundation reported $192,557,989 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Rush Medical Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Rush Medical Foundation spends about 79% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Rush Medical Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Rush Medical Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Rush Medical Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Rush Medical Foundation's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Amber Boyd Gunn (Former Highest Comp - Np).
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Data for Rush Medical Foundation (EIN 64-0345119) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.