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Skaggs Foundation

EIN 30-0107007 · Branson, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INVEST IN THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF TANEY AND STONE COUNTY RESIDENTS THROUGH THE PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND COX MEDICAL CENTER BRANSON.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
33.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 90%
Employees
3
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$122,139, president

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 114% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 42 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 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 (3)
  1. $631,863 spent. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTER BRANSON FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS BENEFITING RESIDENTS OF STONE AND TANEY COUNTIES IN MISSOURI. FUNDS PROVIDED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES:THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE PATIENT EXPERIENCE, COX EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM, MENTAL HEALTH NETWORK INITIATIVE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE INITIATIVE AND TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM, PATIENT TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND CANCER PATIENT MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION.
  2. $1.2 million spent. SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF TANEY AND STONE COUNTY RESIDENTS. PROJECTS FUNDED FOR THE 2024-2025 GRANT CYCLE FOCUS ON:PROMOTING ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR EVERYONE, ENSURING THE WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,SUPPORTING CRITICAL ORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS,ENCOURAGING WELLNESS THROUGH ACTIVE LIVING AND NUTRITION
  3. $46,250 spent. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND DEGREES IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 51 INDIVIDUALS.

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 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 July 2014.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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