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Copper Shores Community Health Foundation

EIN 38-3022945 · Hancock, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE HEALTH NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ENHANCED PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

Income
$20.6 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 85%
Employees
67
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$196,920, executive di

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 93% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 67% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 341% 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $1.8 million spent. COMMUNITY COUNSELING & WELLNESS - THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES OUTPATIENT COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH CONCIERGE SERVICES, AND PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE RECOVERING FROM SEXUAL ASSAULT, VIOLENT CRIMES, AND OTHER TRAUMA.
  2. $1.7 million spent. NUTRITION PROGRAMMING - IMPROVING ACCESS TO LOCALLY GROWN AND HEALTHFUL FOOD WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TOOLS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE CHANGES TO EATING AND LIFESTYLE HABITS FOR ALL. MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME-DELIVERED AND CONGREGATE MEAL SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE 33 PERCENT OF THE DAILY NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $1.0 million spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION -THE FOUNDATION USES EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING AND PROGRAMMING TO EDUCATE COPPER COUNTRY RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS TRAINING TO ADDRESS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, SUICIDE PREVENTION, PARENTING CLASSES AND TRAINING'S WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ASSIST FIRST RESPONDERS, AS WELL AS FOLLOW UP FOR INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF SUICIDE AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES.
  4. $549,440 spent. VICTIM SUPPORT - SUPPORTS VICTIMS OF ANY CRIME. RESOURCES PROVIDED INCLUDE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER TO MINIMIZE TRAUMA TO THE CHILD DURING THE PROCESS OF CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS, SUICIDE SURVIVORS ON CALL SUPPORT TO THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO LOSE SOMEONE TO SUICIDE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, INCLUDING SPECIALLY TRAINED NURSES. BRIDGES - ASSISTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A FREE 16-WEEK PROGRAM TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN IMPROVING STABILITY, WORKSHOPS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE COMPLEXITIES OF POVERTY, AND INDEPTH PERSONAL FINANCIAL COACHING.
  5. VICTIM SUPPORT - SUPPORTS VICTIMS OF ANY CRIME. RESOURCES PROVIDED INCLUDE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER TO MINIMIZE TRAUMA TO THE CHILD DURING THE PROCESS OF CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS, SUICIDE SURVIVORS ON CALL SUPPORT TO THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO LOSE SOMEONE TO SUICIDE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, INCLUDING SPECIALLY TRAINED NURSES. BRIDGES - ASSISTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS STRUGGLING WITH POVERTY. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A FREE 16-WEEK PROGRAM TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN IMPROVING STABILITY, WORKSHOPS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE COMPLEXITIES OF POVERTY, AND INDEPTH PERSONAL FINANCIAL COACHING.

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 April 1992.

    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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