Park Nicollet Health Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MEMBERS, PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $226.5 million
- Spending
- $192.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 93%
- Employees
- 51
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $3.8 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
Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 84% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $178.1 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O - EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS FOR A DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CORPORATE STRUCTURE, PURPOSE, GOVERNANCE PARK NICOLLET HEALTH SERVICES (PNHS) IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") SECTION 501(C)(3) AND IS PART OF THE FAMILY OF HEALTHPARTNERS ORGANIZATIONS (HEALTHPARTNERS). FOUNDED IN 1957, HEALTHPARTNERS IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN FINANCING AND ADMINISTRATION. HEALTHPARTNERS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MEMBERS, PATIENTS, AND COMMUNITY. HEALTHPARTNERS SEEKS TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE THROUGH A RELENTLESS FOCUS ON THE TRIPLE AIM - PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION, AND MAINTAINING AFFORDABILITY. HEALTHPARTNERS, INC. (HPI) IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND LICENSED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(4) AND IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF HEALTHPARTNERS. HEALTHPARTNERS INCLUDES AN ARRAY OF TAX-EXEMPT AND TAXABLE ORGANIZATIONS. A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN HEALTHPARTNERS, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THEM, CAN BE FOUND ON SCHEDULE R WITHIN THIS 990 RETURN. DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE INDIVIDUAL FORM 990 RETURN FOR THAT ORGANIZATION. HPI IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF PNHS WHICH IN TURN IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION TO AN INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES PARK NICOLLET METHODIST HOSPITAL (METHODIST), PARK NICOLLET CLINIC (PNC), PARK NICOLLET HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS (PNHCP), PARK NICOLLET FOUNDATION (PNF), HUTCHINSON HEALTH (HH), HEALTHPARTNERS RC (OLIVIA) AND TRIA ORTHOPEDIC CENTER, LLC (TRIA). THIS INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM IS STAFFED BY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HOSPITAL AND CLINIC DOCTORS, CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS, NURSES AND OTHER TEAM MEMBERS WHO HELP PATIENTS STAY HEALTHY AND TAKE CARE OF THEM WHEN THEY ARE SICK. PATIENTS' HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IS AT THE CENTER OF PHNS'S MISSION. PNHS BELIEVES GREAT HEALTH CARE OCCURS BY COMBINING THE SCIENCE OF MEDICINE WITH THE SPIRIT AND HUMANITY OF OUR HEARTS. PNHS REFERS TO THIS AS "HEAD + HEART, TOGETHER." THAT SAYING INSPIRES CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT AND LASTING SUCCESS. AND WE DO THAT BY PARTNERING WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. AT PNHS, SOME OF OUR BEST INNOVATIONS HAVE BEEN SHAPED BY INPUT FROM PATIENT AND FAMILY PARTNERSHIP COUNCILS. FROM THE REVOLUTIONARY PATIENT-FOCUSED DESIGNS OF FRAUENSHUH CANCER CENTER TO INNOVATIVE CARE MODELS AT MELROSE CENTER, PATIENTS ARE HELPING CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE AT PNHS. MISSION PNHS'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MEMBERS, PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY. VISION HEALTH AS IT COULD BE, AFFORDABILITY AS IT MUST BE, THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST. VALUES EXCELLENCE, COMPASSION, PARTNERSHIP AND INTEGRITY PNHS IS COMMITTED TO LIVING ITS VALUES. THAT MEANS YOU CAN EXPECT CERTAIN THINGS FROM PNHS. YOU CAN EXPECT PNHS TO BE YOUR PARTNER AND TREAT YOU WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. YOU CAN EXPECT PNHS TO LISTEN CAREFULLY AND GIVE YOU GOOD, TIMELY INFORMATION. YOU CAN EXPECT PNHS TO DO ITS BEST TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, COORDINATED, HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND SERVICES THAT ARE EASY TO FIND AND SIMPLE TO USE. YOU CAN EXPECT SAFE, CLEAN SPACES. PNHS WILL DO ITS VERY BEST TO EARN YOUR TRUST BY BEING OPEN AND HONEST, AND KEEPING OUR WORD. TRIA IS A DISREGARDED ENTITY OF PNHS. TRIA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ITS PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY WITH EXCEPTIONAL AND INNOVATIVE ORTHOPEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE CARE ADVANCED BY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. TRIA'S VISION IS TO BE RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY FOR DRIVING INNOVATION AND DISCOVERIES WITH A FOCUS ON PROVIDING AN UNPARALLELED PATIENT EXPERIENCE, ACHIEVING LEADING CLINICAL OUTCOMES VIA EXPERT TEAMS, AND DELIVERING THE HIGHEST VALUE FOR SERVICES. TRIA'S CORE BELIEFS INCLUDE: PATIENTS: PATIENTS COME FIRST. PEOPLE: PEOPLE ARE OUR GREATEST STRENGTH. INNOVATION: THRIVE ON CHALLENGES, NEW ENDEAVORS, CREATIVE SOLUTIONS AND EMBRACE CHANGE. RESEARCH: RESEARCH IS FUNDAMENTAL TO IMPROVING PATIENT CARE. EDUCATION: EDUCATION ENHANCES PROFESSION AND PATIENT CARE. COMMUNITY: GOOD NEIGHBOR AND BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND ENHANCE VALUE. GROWTH: PROFITABLE GROWTH SUPPORTS TRIA'S MISSION AND HELPS ATTAIN ITS VISION. ONE OF TRIA'S CORE VALUES IS: COMMUNITY: TRIA WILL BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND ENHANCE VALUE. RESEARCH & EDUCATION TRIA CONTINUES TO LEAD THE WAY IN OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT. PATIENTS COMPLETE PRE- AND POST- INTERVENTION SURVEYS TO ASSESS FUNCTIONAL AND PAIN OUTCOMES. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST IS A DAY VISIT PROGRAM WHERE GUESTS CAN EXPERIENCE A TYPICAL ROUTINE OF AN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST. THE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE IS TO GAIN A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO TRIA ORTHOPEDIC CENTER AND THE ORTHOPEDIC PROFESSION, BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH THE SPECIFIC ROLES OF DIFFERENT ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS, ALLOWING FOR FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES TO DIRECTLY OBSERVE A SPECIALIST IN A CLINICAL OR AMBULATORY ENVIRONMENT, AND TO OBTAIN A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION NEEDED TO PURSUE A CAREER IN VARIOUS ORTHOPEDIC CAREERS, INTRODUCTION TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND HOW TO UTILIZE THEM. PRIMARY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE PHYSICAL THERAPY, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON, MEDICAL SCHOOL, RESIDENCY, AND FELLOWSHIP. DURING THE TRIA EXPERIENCE, PARTICIPANTS HEAR ABOUT TRIA'S PHILOSOPHY ON PATIENT CENTERED CARE, LEARN ABOUT A FEW OF OUR UNIQUE PROGRAMS, AND VIEW A PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ACL RECONSTRUCTION. TRIA'S EDUCATION COORDINATOR WORKS WITH PARTICIPANTS TO SCHEDULE A FOUR-HOUR OBSERVATION WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF THE PROGRAM. IN 2024, CONTINUED THE VIRTUAL OFFERING OF THIS PROGRAM. AT TRIA, WE BALANCE MEASURING PATIENT OUTCOMES, WHICH CAN BE CONSIDERED SMAL
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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