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Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Inc

EIN 39-1104331 · Stoughton, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 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

TO PROVIDE NURSING, PATIENT CARE AND REHABILITATION SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF SOURCE OF PAYMENT, AND ABILITY TO PAY FROM THEIR OWN FUNDS.

Income
$13.5 million
Spending
$13.7 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
290
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$292,824, president/ce

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: 38 out of 100. Higher than 14% 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 106% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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

    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 (3)
  1. $6.4 million spent. SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (SNF)- SKAALEN OWNS AND OPERATES A 91 BED NURSING HOME LOCATED IN STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN. THE SNF OFFERS SPECIALIZED RESTORATIVE REHABILITATION FOR SHORT TERM STAYS, NURSING CARE FOR LONG-TERM STAYS, AND END STAGE HOSPICE CARE. A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF ITS CARE IS PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS ON MEDICAID WHICH DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE REIMBURSEMENT TO COVER THE COSTS OF CARE AND HOUSING.
  2. $840,110 spent. ANCILLARY SERVICES RELATING TO SNF - ANCILLARY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE SNF SUCH AS PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY. OTHER ANCILLARY SERVICES INCLUDE THE DRUGS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES AS WELL AS ACTIVITY AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
  3. $3.8 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY (CBRF) AND RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS. SKAALEN OWNS AND OPERATES A 50 BED CBRF, 18 BED MEMORY CARE CBRF, AND 8 APARTMENT UNITS FOR THE ELDERLY. THE CBRF FACILITIES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CARE TO THE ELDERLY IN A HOME-LIKE SETTING. RESIDENTS RECEIVE MEALS, MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, HOUSEKEEPING, AND OTHER DAILY LIVING SERVICES BASED ON THEIR 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 churches. 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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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