Date of Project

4-7-2025

Document Type

Honors Thesis

School Name

W. Fielding Rubel School of Business

Department

Finance

Major Advisor

Dr. Amy Fairfield

Second Advisor

Dr. Robert Eger

Abstract

How can for-profit financial strategies be adapted to support nonprofit financial stability? And how would those strategies translate to entities with diverse operational goals? The purpose of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of nonprofit and for-profit healthcare organizations operating in Texas, examining financial differences driven by organizational structures and objectives across three healthcare sectors: Hospitals, Specialty Care Providers, and Community Health Centers. Using financial data from Form 990 and 10-K tax filings, this analysis aims to identify sector-specific financial challenges and opportunities, providing insight for financial decision-makers seeking to improve the long-term sustainability of nonprofit healthcare providers.

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