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St Paul Elder Services Inc

EIN 39-1029149 · Kaukauna, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A CATHOLIC, FRANCISCAN SPONSORED COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIFE EXPERIENCE.

Income
$29.1 million
Spending
$27.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
599
Volunteers
152
Highest pay
$382,351, president/ceo/secretary

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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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

    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, 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. $13.8 million spent. QUALITY NURSING CARE PROVIDED TO AN AVERAGE OF 101 RESIDENTS PER DAY IN A LICENSED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, OFFERING NURSING SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, THERAPY, LEISURE ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS SPIRTUAL SERVICES. A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF RESIDENTS RECEIVE CARE WHERE THE COSTS ARE PAID BY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND ARE AT A SHORTFALL OF COSTS.
  2. $8.6 million spent. ST. PAUL'S ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES PROVIDED AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE ELDERLY IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS WHILE ASSURING THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND RESTRICTION. ADMISSION AND CONTINUED RESIDENCY IS CONSIDERED BASED ON NEED AND NOT ABILITY TO PAY. TENANTS ARE PROVIDED WITH MEAL SERVICE, ACTIVITIES, NURSING SUPPORT, AND TRANSPORTATION TO MEET THEIR DAILY NEEDS.
  3. $595,456 spent. HOSPICE SERVICES OF ST. PAUL ELDER SERVICES, INC. ESTABLISHES A LINK WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO MEET INDIVIDUALS NEEDS, SUPPORTS ALL BELIEF SYSTEMS, NURTURES THE GRIEVING PERSONS FOR AT LEAST 13 MONTHS AFTER THE PATIENT'S DEATH, PROVIDES EQUIPMENT AS MEDICALLY INDICATED BY THE HOSPICE TEAM AND PHYSICIAN, OFFERS RELAXING AND LOVING ENERGY THERAPY BY A CERTIFIED HEALTH TOUCH PRACTITIONER. PROVIDES HEALING MUSIC BY A CERTIFIED MUSIC PRACTITIONER, AND USES AROMATHERAPY TO HELP EASE PHYSICAL AMD EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS.
  4. $1.4 million spent. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THERE IS ADULT DAY SERVICES FOR THOSE THAT HAVE MILD DEMENTIA TO OFFER SUPPORT BOTH TO THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT AS WELL AS THE FAMILY CARE GIVERS. HOME HELPER NON MEDICAL SERVICE IS OFFERED TO THE ELDERLY IN THE COMMUNITY WHICH CONSISTS OF CLEANING SERVICES, MEDICATION REMINDERS, TRANSPORTATION, BATHING AND HELP WITH OTHER DAILY LIVING NEEDS.

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 March 1946.

    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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