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Oakwood Village University Woods Homes Inc

EIN 39-0790565 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OAKWOOD IS CALLED TO SERVE A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHERE SENIORS LIVE WITH DIGNITY, CONNECTION, AND PURPOSE.

Income
$21.1 million
Spending
$27.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-28.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
1,084
Volunteers
149
Highest pay
$644,675, 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: 30 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 130% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

    5 of 5 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 (4)
  1. $12.9 million spent. HEBRON OAKS IS A 60 BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, PROVIDING NURSING SERVICES, THERAPY SERVICES, NUTRITION MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. DURING 2024, THERE WERE 16,082 CENSUS DAYS OF CARE FOR THESE RESIDENTS. PAYER SOURCES FOR THESE RESIDENT DAYS INCLUDE PRIVATE PAY, MEDICARE, MANAGED CARE, AND MEDICAID. SOME OF THESE PAYER SOURCES DO NOT COVER THE FULL COST OF CARE. HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, PLANT OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE, PHARMACY AND REHABILITATION SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED AS PART OF THE OVERALL SERVICES RENDERED. RESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND ARE UNABLE TO PAY MAY BE SUBSIDIZED INTERNALLY.
  2. $3.7 million spent. COVENANT OAKS IS A 40 BED DEMENTIA-SPECIFIC ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. DURING 2024, THERE WERE 13,883 CENSUS DAYS OF CARE FOR THESE RESIDENTS. PAYER SOURCES FOR THESE RESIDENTS INCLUDE PRIVATE PAY AND LIMITED MEDICAID-TYPE PROGRAMS. RESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND ARE UNABLE TO PAY MAY BE SUBSIDIZED INTERNALLY. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE NURSING, RESIDENT ASSISTANCE, NUTRITION MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND PASTORAL CARE.
  3. $4.7 million spent. OAKWOOD PHARMACY IS A FULL SERVICE PHARMACY PROVIDING PRESCRIPTION FULFILLMENT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND RESIDENT CONSULTING SERVICES TO ALL OAKWOOD RESIDENTS.
  4. $3.0 million spent. HOME HEALTH PROVIDES PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND SKILLED NURSING SERVICES TO OAKWOOD RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS OFF-CAMPUS PATIENTS. PAYER SOURCES FOR THESE SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICARE PART A AND SELECT MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS. HOSPICE PROVIDES MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL CARE FOR RESIDENTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES WHEN THEY NEED IT MOST. PAYER SOURCES FOR THESE SERVICES MEDICARE PART A AND HOSPICE BENEFITS PROVIDED BY SOME PRIVATE INSURANCE COMPANIES.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 August 1963.

    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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