THE FOUNDATION IS AN IRC SEC 509(A)(3) SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO DIGNITY HEALTH, DBA ST. BERNARDINE MEDICAL CENTER AND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF SAN BERNARDINO (HOSPITALS). AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, THE FOUNDATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE HOSPITALS WHICH INCLUDE MAKING PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS.