Morrison Hospital Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
TO SERVICE NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT IN PROVIDED NURSING CARE, ASSISTED LIVING, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND OTHER MEDICAL CARE. THE MORRISON COMMUNITIES IS A CARING AND COMPASSIONATE RESIDENT CENTERED ORGANIZATION THAT EXTENDS OUR CHARITABLE COMMITMENT TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY. WE COMMIT TO EMPOWERING OUR RESIDENTS, THEIR LOVED ONES AND OUR STAFF TO ACHIEVING THEIR OPTIMAL WELL-BEING IN A QUALITY HOME-LIKE SETTING, EXPRESSED BY MUTUAL RESPECT AND TRUST.IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MORRISON PROVIDES COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION, CLINICAL SETTINGS FOR UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION. THE MORRISON ALLOWS LOCAL NONPROFITS INCLUDING THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, LEADERSHIP AND TEACHING GROUPS TO USE THEIR CONFERENCE ROOMS AT NO COST.
- Income
- $11.7 million
- Spending
- $13.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- -21.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 248
- Volunteers
- 24
- Highest pay
- $197,486, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 101% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $6.3 million spent. THE MORRISON PROVIDES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATIVE CARE FOLLOWING SURGERY, AN INJURY OR ACUTE ILLNESS. THE MORRISON IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES NURSING SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE OF MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING CARE WITH A BROAD RANGE OF AMENITIES INCLUDING PRIVATE AND SHARED ROOMS, THREE CUSTOMIZED DAILY MEALS, DAILY ACTIVITIES, PERSONAL LAUNDRY AND HAIR DRESSER SERVICES. RESTORATIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES HELP LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS ATTAIN MAXIMUM FUNCTIONALITY. IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, THE MORRISON OFFERS IV DRUG THERAPIES, INCONTINENCE PROGRAMS,AND EKG TESTING, TO TREAT RESIDENTS QUICKLY AND KEEP THEM COMFORTABLE IN FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS, SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO ENTER THE HOSPITAL. TWICE DAILY EXERCISE PROGRAMS HELP INCREASE STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY AND IMPROVE MOBILITY.THE DANA REHABILITATION WING PROVIDES A DEDICATED SPACE AT THE MORRISON WHERE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS CAN RECOVER FROM STROKES, HEART ATTACKS, HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENTS, BACK INJURIES AND OTHER MEDICAL PROCEDURES THAT REQUIRE A SHORT-TERM OR LONG-TERM STAY IN A REHABILITATION FACILITY. THE MORRISON'S FOCUS IS ON RESTORING, MAINTAINING, AND PROMOTING THE OVERALL FITNESS AND HEALTH OF THE INDIVIDUAL.THE NURSING HOME ACCEPTS MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND PRIVATE PAY RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION, THE FACILITY IS VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CERTIFIED. OF THE 17,579 BED DAYS, 75% WERE FILLED WITH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID INDIVIDUALS.
- $733,555 spent. THE SARTWELL PLACE ASSISTED LIVING AT THE MORRISON PROVIDES AN IDEAL ALTERNATIVE FOR SENIORS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, SUCH AS MEAL PREPARATION, HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, HELP WITH BATHING AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. THIS FACILITY OFFERS 24-HOUR NURSING CARE, AND SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND ART ACTIVITIES ENHANCE DAILY LIVING AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. OUR LICENSED AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL CARE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE IN THE TASKS OF DAILY LIVING, ALL IN A LOVING, FRIENDLY AND HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE. INDEPENDENCE IS PROMOTED WITHOUT COMPROMISING SAFETY. THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY PROVIDED 5,681 BED DAYS OF WHICH 72% WERE TO MEDICAID RESIDENTS.
- $4.8 million spent. BUILT ON THE MORRISON'S STERLING REPUTATION OF COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE, SUMMIT BY MORRISON IS A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY IN THE HEART OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S WHITE MOUNTAINS REGION. UNLIKE ANY OTHER, OUR COMMUNITY OFFERS MULTIPLE LIVING OPTIONS FOR SENIORS WHO WISH TO MOVE TO OR CONTINUE LIVING IN THE NH'S WHITE MOUNTAINS REGION: 14 INDEPENDENT LIVING COTTAGES, 33 INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS, 24 ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS AND 12 APARTMENTS FOR RESIDENTS WHO MAY NEED MEMORY CARE. SUMMIT BY MORRISON PROMOTES SENIOR LIFESTYLE CHOICES THAT ENHANCE WELL-BEING THROUGH COMMUNITY, AUTONOMY AND PROXIMITY TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.SUMMIT RECOGNIZES THAT THE NEED FOR LIFE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES EXTENDS BEYOND THE WALLS OF SUMMIT ITSELF AND TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY OF WHITEFIELD AND THE NORTH COUNTRY. MANY OF OUR RESIDENTS HAVE TIES TO COOS COUNTY AND HAVE SPENT THEIR LIVES WORKING AND SERVING THE AREA THEY LOVE AND CALL HOME. IT IS OUR DESIRE AS AN ORGANIZATION TO CONTINUE THEIR LEGACY OF SERVICE AND CARING BY SHARING OUR RESOURCES. OUR AUDITORIUM AND LOUNGE ARE OPEN TO COMMUNITY USAGE FOR ALL NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. CURRENTLY, WE HAVE SHARED OUR SPACE OR BOOKED FOR FUTURE EVENTS WITH THE SAU 36'S SYSTEM OF CARE TEAM, THE WHITEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (WE HOSTED A WINTER PROGRAM ELECTIVE GROUP AND HAVE HOSTED A KINDERGARTEN CLASS FOR TRICK-OR-TREATING, A CHRISTMAS VISIT WITH SANTA AND VALENTINE CARD EXCHANGE), THE WHITEFIELD LIBRARY, WHITEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, A LOCAL QUILTING GROUP, AND A REGIONAL RELAY FOR LIFE GROUP. MANY OF THE EVENTS WE HOST ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS WELL. EXAMPLES INCLUDE POETRY READINGS, CONCERTS, FAMILY MOVIE MATINEES, SQUAM LAKES LIVE ANIMAL OUTREACH PROGRAM AND OUR WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES. SUMMIT HAS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUCH AS WHITEFIELD'S COMMUNITY DAY WHERE WE PROVIDED FOOD, MUSIC AND GAMES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1963.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Morton Plant Hospital Association Inc (Clearwater, FL), EIN 59-0624462. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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