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Oakside Corporation

EIN 36-3166804 · Kankakee, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FURTHER THE ESTABLISHMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND PROVISION OF A BROAD RANGE OF HUMAN SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, INSTITUTIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT EMPHASIZE THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF DISABLING CONDITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REHABILITATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SPECIALIZED INFORMATION SERVICES AND REFERRAL SYSTEMS, AND SUCH TREATMENT AND REHABILITATIVE PROGRAMS OR FACILITIES AS ARE LICENSED TO OPERATE. OAKSIDE PROVIDES CARE TO PATENTS AND RESIDENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN THEIR ESTABLISHED RATES. PATIENTS ARE TREATED WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR ABILITY TO PAY FOR SUCH SERVICES.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
72.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$1.7 million, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 72.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

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 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 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. $3.2 million spent. OAKSIDE CORPORATION PROVIDES THE AREA'S ONLY MEDICALLY BASED HEALTH FITNESS CENTER THAT INTEGRATES FITNESS, WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION. THE HEALTH FITNESS CENTER PROVIDES A MEDICALLY BASED APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE THREE MAIN COMPONENTS OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: NUTRITION, EXERCISE, AND STRESS MANAGEMENT. THE HEALTH FITNESS CENTER OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES SWIM LESSONS FOR ALL AGES, CHILDCARE FOR MEMBERS, FAMILY FITNESS, FAMILY SWIM, A WARM WATER THERAPY POOL, LAND AND AQUATIC FITNESS CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS, FITNESS EQUIPMENT, INDOOR TRACK, RACQUETBALL COURTS, WELLNESS MANAGEMENT, MASSAGE, NUTRITIONAL SERVICES AND A PARKINSON'S EXERCISE PROGRAM. THE HEALTH FITNESS CENTER ALSO HAS THE RIVERSIDE DIABETES WELLNESS CENTER AND RIVERSIDE PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES ON SITE.
  2. OAKSIDE CORPORATION PROVIDES BUILDING RENTAL TO RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER TO FURTHER ITS MISSION.

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 October 1983.

    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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