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Swiss Village Inc

EIN 35-1118472 · Berne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Pursuing Life Together through Leadership, Innovation, Faith and Engagement.

Income
$18.2 million
Spending
$19.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
372
Volunteers
37
Highest pay
$230,887, 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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 (1)
  1. $18.0 million spent. AS A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, SWISS VILLAGE OFFERS RESIDENTS A FULL RANGE OF ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDING INDEPENDENT LIVING DUPLEXES AND APARTMENTS, RESIDENTIAL/ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS, HEALTHCARE, AND DEMENTIA CARE. DIVERSE PROGRAMMING, SUCH AS A WELLNESS CENTER, THERAPY SERVICES, INTER-GENERATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND DAILY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS TO ENGAGE LIFE. CURRENTLY THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 237 RESIDENTS AND 165 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES. SWISS VILLAGE'S KINDER HAUS DAYCARE FACILITY IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF INDIANA TO PROVIDE CARE TO 50 CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS OLD. KINDER HAUS CHILDREN BENEFIT FROM HIGH CHILD STAFF RATIOS, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, AND A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL LESSON PLANS DAILY. INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE PLANNED WITH THE RESIDENTS OF SWISS VILLAGE TO HELP PEOPLE OF ALL GENERATIONS LEARN TO INTERACT AND APPRECIATE EACH OTHER.

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 January 1966.

    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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