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Visiting Nurse Association Health Services

EIN 38-2667827 · Port Huron, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES COPING WITH SHORT-TERM, LONG-TERM, AND/OR END-OF-LIFE CARE.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
139
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$172,685, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $1.8 million spent. VNA HOME HEALTH IS A MEDICARE CERTIFIED HOME CARE AGENCY AND PROVIDES CARE FOR PATIENTS IN THEIR HOME IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHYSICIAN ORDERS. OUR CLINICAL STAFF WORKS DIRECTLY WITH PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND THEIR PHYSICIANS TO ASSIST PATIENTS TO THEIR MAXIMUM LEVEL OF HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE. AS A LONG-STANDING AGENCY IN THIS COMMUNITY, IT IS OUR GOAL TO KEEP PEOPLE SAFE AND HEALTHY IN THEIR HOMES FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. DUE TO OUR AGENCY'S VAST NUMBER OF SERVICES, INCLUDING HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE, AND PRIVATE DUTY, WE CAN ENSURE OUR PATIENTS' QUALITY OF CARE IS MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE CONTINUUM OF CARE.
  2. $1.3 million spent. VNA BLUE WATER HOSPICE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, HOLISTIC, AND END-OF-LIFE CARE. PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FACING A LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS RECEIVE SERVICES WHICH FOCUS ON COMFORT MEASURES AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. HOSPICE PROVIDES PHYSICAL CARE AND EXPERTISE IN PAIN MANAGEMENT AND SYMPTOM CONTROL UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A PHYSICIAN. IN ADDITION, HOSPICE ADDRESSES THE EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE PATIENT AND FAMILY. HOSPICE MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR THE PATIENT AND LOVED ONES TO SPEND FINAL DAYS TOGETHER, SURROUNDED BY FAMILIAR SIGHTS AND SOUNDS. AFTER A LOVED ONE'S JOURNEY ENDS, WE OFFER ONGOING BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WHILE WE CAN'T CHANGE THE OUTCOME, WE CAN EASE THE JOURNEY.
  3. $1.3 million spent. VNA BLUE WATER HOSPICE HOME IS A DEDICATED FACILITY PROVIDING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS EXPERT COMFORT CARE AS THEIR ILLNESS PROGRESSES AND WHEN THEIR OWN HOME IS NO LONGER AN OPTION. OUR HOME IS A COMFORTABLE AND PERSONALIZED SETTING WHERE REGISTERED NURSES AND SUPPORT STAFF PROVIDE 24-HOUR CARE, AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAN SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH THEIR LOVED ONES THROUGH THEIR END-OF-LIFE JOURNEY.
  4. $754,345 spent. VNA PRIVATE DUTY - HOME CARE SERVICES HELP CLIENTS WITH PHYSICAL OR MENTAL LIMITATIONS, THAT COME WITH AGING, TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOME. UNDER RN SUPERVISION, OUR CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDES AND BASIC CARE PROVIDERS ASSIST CLIENTS IN THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. ALLOWING CLIENTS TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOME, INCREASES THE QUALITY OF LIFE, AND CREATES A BETTER ALL-AROUND SITUATION. VNA CUSTOMIZES A CARE PLAN THAT PROVIDES THE RIGHT MIX OF SERVICES TO PRESERVE A LOVED ONE'S INDEPENDENCE, MAINTAIN IN-HOME SAFETY, AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 September 1986.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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