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Saint Josephs Home of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Inc

EIN 39-0806866 · Kenosha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO OFFER AN ENRICHED LIFESTYLE TO SENIORS BY PROVIDING 5-STAR QUALITY CARE FOR THOSE LIVES ARE ENTRUSTED TO US.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
16.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
79
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$128,831, exeutive director

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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% 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

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $2.8 million spent. THE LEGACY AT ST JOSEPHS IS A 50-BED ENHANCED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY LOCATED IN KENOSHA, WISCONSIN. THE LEGACY OFFERS AN ENRICHED LIFESTYLE TO SENIORS BY PROVIDING 5-STAR QUALITY CARE IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. THE LEGACY ENRICHES RESIDENTS LIVES WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A CLEAN AND CHEERFUL ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT COGNITIVE SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL ENHANCEMENT AND COUNSELING ARE ALSO PROVIDED. OTHER AMENITIES INCLUDE FULL-SERVICE DINING, LANDSCAPED GROUNDS AND SITTING AREAS, AND A RESIDENT DOG TO PROVIDE PET THERAPY. PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS THROUGH OUTSIDE CONTRACTED SERVICES.

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 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? 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    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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