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Black River Health Inc

EIN 39-1027536 · Blk River Fls, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLACK RIVER HEALTH, INC.'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING AND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, DELIVERED LOCALLY WITH COMPASSION.

Income
$96.0 million
Spending
$91.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
479
Volunteers
39
Highest pay
$659,009, director/physician

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 9 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, 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. $66.6 million spent. BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, COST-EFFECTIVE, PRIMARY, AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO ALL PEOPLE IN NEED OF CARE. AMONG THE INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROVIDED ARE DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, REHABILITATION SERVICES, RESPIRATORY CARE, SURGICAL SERVICES, INFUSION THERAPY, LAB SERVICES, PHARMACY SERVICES, 24-HOUR EMERGENCY ROOM AND MANY OTHERS. IN 2025, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED 3,065 INPATIENT DAYS OF CARE TO ADULTS, PEDIATRICS, SWING BED, AND NURSERY INPATIENTS AS WELL AS 9,662EMERGENCY ROOM AND 36,839 OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED OF CARE. THE HOSPITAL ALSO SERVES AS A VITAL LINK TO THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MEET IDENTIFIED NEEDS IN AN EFFORT TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE IN ITS AREA. IN ITS EFFORT TO ATTAIN THIS GOAL THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES:-FREE AND REDUCED-COST CARE TO THOSE WITH A DEMONSTRATED NEED-CARE TO THOSE COVERED UNDER GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS WHICH MAY NOT COVER THE CHARGES OR COST OF SERVICES PROVIDED-HEALTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO THE PARTICIPANTSCHARITY CARE GIVEN TO PERSONS UTILIZING OUR HOSPITAL AMOUNTED TO A TOTAL OF $964,914 IN TOTAL CHARGES. IN ADDITION, WE FURNISH CARE TO PERSONS COVERED UNDER GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS WHICH PAY AT RATES LESS THAN CHARGES. DISCOUNTS TO THESE PROGRAMS FOR HOSPITAL SERVICES AMOUNTED TO $20,785,788.BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. ALSO CONDUCTED NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE THE GOOD HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:-PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO HEALTH EDUCATORS BY SPONSORING INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENT NURSES, RADIOLOGICAL, REHABILITATION, AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN STUDENTS.-PROVIDING CHILDBIRTH EDUCATIONAL CLASSES-PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO STATE AND REGION-WIDE HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, NURSE EXECUTIVES, HEALTH EDUCATORS, PERINATAL CARE ASSOCIATION AND THE WISCONSIN HEALTHCARE PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING SOCIETY TO FURTHER HEALTHCARE GOALS OUTSIDE OF OUR DIRECT SERVICE AREA.OTHER SERVICES WE PROVIDE INCLUDE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. COALITIONS WE SUPPORT ARE: BREASTFEEDING COALITION, BLACK RIVER AREA SAFETY COUNCIL, TOGETHER FOR JACKSON COUNTY KIDS, AND JACKSON IN ACTION. BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S WOUND CARE CENTER BEGAN PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY MAY 2021 AND PERFORMED 6,283 OUTPATIENT PROCEDURES IN 2025.
  2. $707,992 spent. BLACK RIVER HEALTHCARE CLINIC OPENED TO BRMH EMPLOYEES IN JUNE AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN JULY 2020. BLACK RIVER HEALTHCARE CLINIC IS AN INTEGRATED CLINIC OFFERING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. IN 2025, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH VISITS WERE 4,996 AND PRIMARY CARE VISITS WERE 34,125.
  3. $262,758 spent. BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S INFUSION CENTER BEGAN PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY IN AUGUST 2021 WHICH INCLUDE INTRODUCING CHEMOTHERAPY TO OUR SERVICE MIX FOR THE FIRST TIME. INFUSION VISITS IN 2025 WERE 1,425.
  4. BLACK RIVER HEALTH, INC OPENED A RETAIL PHARMACY IN OUR KC CLINIC CAMPUS LOCATION. THIS WAS COMPLETED IN OCTOBER 2025.

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 August 1964.

    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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