Cottage Health
It is the mission of Cottage Health to provide superior health care for and improve the health care of our communities through a commitment to our core values …
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Visit www.cottagehealth.orgAbout Cottage Health
Cottage Health is a religion organization based in SANTA BARBARA, United States. Annual revenue: $218.5 million. EIN: 770431902.
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Mission
It is the mission of Cottage Health to provide superior health care for and improve the health care of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cottage Health has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 34,283 religion charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented religion charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 91% of comparable charities. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCottage Health is a registered religion nonprofit based in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 770431902. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $290M in annual revenue. 162 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Cottage Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770431902. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Cottage Health has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.
Cottage Health is located in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cottage Health has $290M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cottage Health is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $290M in annual revenue. The organization has 162 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cottage Health. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cottage Health holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Cottage Health is a religion organization based in SANTA BARBARA, United States. Annual revenue: $218.5 million. EIN: 770431902. Cottage Health is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $290M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cottage Health are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 770431902, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COTTAGE HEALTH is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Cottage Health Welcomes Laurie Siegel to Board of Directors - The Santa Barbara Independent
Celebrating Cottage Health Nurses Honored With DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Care - Noozhawk
Cottage Health Appoints Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, as Endowed Chair of Pediatric Residency Program - The Santa Barbara Independent
SB Cottage Health’s 23rd Tiara Ball Elegance - Montecito Journal
Cottage Health Names Ryan Kelly as Chief Innovation Officer - Noozhawk
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation’s 2026 Party of the Year Raises $810,000 to Support Cottage Children’s Medical Center - The Santa Barbara Independent
A $1.5 Million Gift Helps Launch Cottage Health Careers Academy at San Marcos High - The Santa Barbara Independent
San Marcos High School health careers academy expands through Cottage Health partnership - Santa Barbara News-Press
Cottage Health Careers Academy launches at San Marcos High School - KSBY News
Cottage Health Partnership to Bring New Name, Facility to San Marcos Health Careers Academy - Noozhawk
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 162 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 162 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1996
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cottage Health
- What is Cottage Health?
- Cottage Health is a religion organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Santa Barbara, United States. Cottage Health is a religion organization based in SANTA BARBARA, United States. Annual revenue: $218.5 million. EIN: 770431902.
- When was Cottage Health founded?
- Cottage Health was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Cottage Health?
- Matthew Morgan serves as Sr VP Finance and CFO.
- Where is Cottage Health located?
- Headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, United States.
- What is Cottage Health's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cottage Health trustworthy?
- Cottage Health has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Cottage Health's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 770431902.
- What is Cottage Health's website?
- http://www.cottagehealth.org