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Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri Inc

EIN 23-7314085 · Kennett, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SET THE STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE DELIVERY OF HOMECARE SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI THROUGH THERAPEUTIC, CUSTODIAL, PALLIATIVE AND PREVENTIVE CARE IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PRIORITIZES COMPASSION IN TREATING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, ENHANCING INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY, AND IMPROVING AN INDIVIDUAL'S QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$12.2 million
Spending
$12.9 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
257
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$150,135, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (5)
  1. $2.3 million spent. IN-HOME SERVED 425 CLIENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND DELIVERED 114,621 BILLABLE HOURS AND 5,376 NURSING VISITS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES PRIMARILY MEDICAID RECIPIENTS WHO RECEIVE CUSTODIAL CARE IN THEIR HOME. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE BASIC HOUSEKEEPING, ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL HYGIENE, LAUNDRY, ESSENTIAL ERRANDS, MAINTENANCE HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND RESPITE CARE.
  2. $2.3 million spent. HOME HEALTH SERVED 1056 CLIENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND DELIVERED 16,514 BILLABLE VISITS. PHYSICIAN ORDERED HOME HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDE SKILLED NURSING, THERAPY, AND AIDE SERVICES FOR PATIENTS IN THEIR HOMES.
  3. $1.6 million spent. HOSPICE SERVED 181 PATIENTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND DELIVERED 12,674 DAYS OF CARE. HOSPICE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT AND COMFORT DYING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM, PROVIDED BY PHYSICIANS, NURSES, COUNSELORS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS IS DESIGNED TO KEEP THE PATIENT COMFORTABLE IN THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE WHILE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT IS GIVEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS.
  4. $1.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CONSUMER-DIRECTED CARE SERVICES, SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM, PRIVATE DUTY, AND ADVANCED ILLNESS MANAGEMENT. CONSUMER-DIRECTED SERVICES (CDS) IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INSTITUTIONAL CARE. CDS ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO CHOOSE AND HIRE CARE PROVIDERS TO ASSIST WITH ADLS TO REMAIN SAFELY AT HOME. PRIVATE DUTY IS NURSING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPORT NEEDS WHO ARE CONSIDERED HIGH-RISK AND MEDICALLY FRAGILE. RNS AND LPNS PROVIDE SKILLED AND NON-SKILLED SERVICES FOR A MINIMUM SHIFT OF 4 HOURS PER DAY. SENIOR COMPANION SERVICES IS AN AMERICORPS FEDERAL GRANT-MATCHING PROGRAM THAT PAIRS ADULT VOLUNTEERS WITH OLDER ADULTS TO PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP AND ASSISTANCE WITH ADLS TO HELP THEM LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES. ADVANCED ILLNESS MANAGEMENT FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS WITH SERIOUS, LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES THROUGH SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT AND EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT.
  5. (Expenses $ 1,348,635 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 2,098,931) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CONSUMER-DIRECTED CARE SERVICES, SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM, PRIVATE DUTY, AND ADVANCED ILLNESS MANAGEMENT. CONSUMER-DIRECTED SERVICES (CDS) IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INSTITUTIONAL CARE. CDS ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO CHOOSE AND HIRE CARE PROVIDERS TO ASSIST WITH ADLS TO REMAIN SAFELY AT HOME. PRIVATE DUTY IS NURSING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPORT NEEDS WHO ARE CONSIDERED HIGH-RISK AND MEDICALLY FRAGILE. RNS AND LPNS PROVIDE SKILLED AND NON-SKILLED SERVICES FOR A MINIMUM SHIFT OF 4 HOURS PER DAY. SENIOR COMPANION SERVICES IS AN AMERICORPS FEDERAL GRANT-MATCHING PROGRAM THAT PAIRS ADULT VOLUNTEERS WITH OLDER ADULTS TO PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP AND ASSISTANCE WITH ADLS TO HELP THEM LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES. ADVANCED ILLNESS MANAGEMENT FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS WITH SERIOUS, LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES THROUGH SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT AND EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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