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Episcopal Home Care and Services

EIN 27-0907277 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIOR ADULTS BY PROVIDING HOMES AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT EACH INDIVIDUALS PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS.

Income
$14.8 million
Spending
$13.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-15.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
131
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$371,663, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 83% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $10.5 million spent. CARE FACILITIES: EPISCOPAL HOME CARE AND SERVICES IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION FORMED TO PROVIDE HOME CARE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF EPISCOPAL HOMES FACILITIES. IN ADDITION TO THESE OPERATIONS, THE DISREGARDED ENTITIES OF EPISCOPAL HOME CARE AND SERVICES INCLUDE THE TERRACE AT IRIS PARK, EPISCOPAL HOMES ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND KINDER VILLAGE. EACH OF THESE ENTITIES HAVE THEIR OWN PROGRAM. THE TERRACE AT IRIS PARK OFFERS A 58-UNIT CATERED LIVING FACILITY WITH APARTMENTS FOR ACTIVE, ENGAGED, URBAN SENIORS, AGES 62 YEARS OR OLDER. EPISCOPAL HOMES ON UNIVERSITY AVENUE OPERATES A 60-BED LONG TERM CARE FACILITY THAT STRIVES TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS WHICH EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER PERSONS TO LEAD INDEPENDENT LIVES.
  2. $384,808 spent. KINDER VILLAGE:THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD CARE AS AN INTERGENERATIONAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM. THE CARE PROGRAM WAS STRUCTURED UNDER THE NAME KINDER VILLAGE. KINDER VILLAGE IS A PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: -SCIENCE & MATH CURRICULUM -MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTAL MOVEMENT -LANGUAGE AND LITERACY -LARGE AND SMALL MOTOR SKILLS -COOKING PROJECTS -ARTS AND CRAFTS WITH GRANDFRIENDS -STORY TIME WITH GRANDFRIENDS -GAMES WITH GRANDFRIENDSTHE BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM ARE TWO-FOLD PRIMARILY. FIRST, THE CENTER OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELDER RESIDENTS TO INTERACT WITH CHILDREN IN WAYS THAT ARE UNIQUE TO THIS SETTING. RESIDENTS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO READ, PLAY, HOLD OR JUST SPEND TIME WITH CHILDREN. IT GIVES THE RESIDENTS A BURST OF ENERGY SEEING ACTIVE LITTLE PEOPLE. THE RESIDENTS GET OUT AND SOCIALIZE, IT HELPS REDUCE LONELINESS AND FEELING ISOLATED, AND THEY ARE ABLE TO SHARE THEIR TIME AND TALENTS WITH ANOTHER GENERATION. SECONDLY, THE KIDS BENEFIT FROM SEEING THEIR GRAND FRIENDS. MANY KIDS DON'T GET TO SEE EXTENDED FAMILY VERY OFTEN SO THE RESIDENTS BECOME A PART OF THEIR FAMILY. THE KIDS SEE THAT WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS, AND CANES ARE NOTHING TO FEAR. CHILDREN ARE ACCEPTING OF PEOPLE NO MATTER THEIR AGE. THE ACCESSIBLE NATURE OF THE PROGRAM MEANS THAT CHILDREN ARE NOT TRANSPORTED IN FOR SHORT PERIODS NOR ARE ELDER REQUIRED TO TRAVEL OFF CAMPUS TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES. KINDER VILLAGE IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND MOSTLY UTILIZED BY THE COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE EPISCOPAL HOMES CAMPUS. KINDER VILLAGE IS PRICED BELOW MARKET TO HELP PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ALL FAMILIES. THERE ARE DISCOUNTS AND SUBSIDIES OFFERED FOR THOSE WHO MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY AFFORDING CHILDCARE. OUR PREFERENCE THOUGH IS TO KEEP RATES LOW TO SERVE MORE PEOPLE THAN SINGLE LARGER SUBSIDIES WOULD PROVIDE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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