Thedacare Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
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 THE HIGHEST QUALITY HEALTH CARE, DELIVERED IN THE MOST EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE WAYS, AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $432.6 million
- Spending
- $495.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- -14.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 81%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 55
- Highest pay
- $5.2 million, president & ceo - system
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 124% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 105% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
- $386.2 million spent. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024, THEDACARE, INC. IS PART OF FROEDTERT THEDACARE HEALTH, INC. CONTINUING ITS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES IN THE NORTHEAST AND CENTRAL WISCONSIN. THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS CARE TO RESIDENTS IN 18 COUNTIES AND EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 7,000 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THEDACARE HAS 180 POINTS OF CARE, INCLUDING SEVEN HOSPITALS. AS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO BEING A LEADER IN POPULATION HEALTH, TEAM MEMBERS ARE DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES THROUGH EASY ACCESS TO INDIVIDUALIZED CARE, SUPPORTING EACH PERSON'S OWN HEALTH AND WELLBEING. THEDACARE ALSO PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES TO UNDERSTAND UNIQUE NEEDS, FINDING SOLUTIONS TOGETHER, AND ENCOURAGING HEALTH AWARENESS AND ACTION. THEDACARE IS THE FIRST IN WISCONSIN TO BE A MAYO CLINIC CARE NETWORK MEMBER, GIVING SPECIALISTS THE ABILITY TO CONSULT WITH MAYO CLINIC EXPERTS ON A PATIENT'S CARE. THEDACARE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM WITH A LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTER, COMPREHENSIVE CANCER TREATMENT, STROKE AND CARDIAC PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PRIMARY CARE. THEDACARE OPERATES ONE OF NINE NATIONALLY VERIFIED LEVEL II TRAUMA CENTERS IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN THEDACARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-NEENAH. A SIGNIFICANT FEATURE OF THE THEDACARE TRAUMA PROGRAM IS THEDASTAR. THE AIR MEDICAL PROGRAM PROVIDES IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE, HELICOPTER TRANSPORTS AND TRANSFERS FOR TRAUMA PATIENTS AND CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS, INCLUDING TRANSPORT FROM OUR RURAL HOSPITALS. THIS COLLABORATION ALLOWS FOR OUR TEAMS, ACROSS THE ENTIRE REGION, TO WORK IN CONCERT WITH EACH OTHER. THERE ARE 17 COUNTIES SERVED WITHIN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SERVICE AREAS. THEDACARE OFFERS A STRONG PRIMARY CARE NETWORK. ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND CARE SERVICES THROUGH EMPLOYED AND AFFILIATED PROVIDER RELATIONSHIPS INCLUDE ORTHOPEDIC CARE, CARDIOVASCULAR CARE, CANCER CARE, HEMATOLOGY, BARIATRICS CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DIABETES CARE, SPINE AND NEUROLOGICAL CARE, STROKE CARE, NEPHROLOGY, OPHTHALMOLOGY, UROLOGY, PULMONARY, WOMEN'S HEALTH AND MORE. MOST CLINICS ALSO OFFER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES SUCH AS X-RAY, ULTRASOUND, MRI, CAT SCAN, MAMMOGRAPHY AND MEDICAL LABORATORY TESTING. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER A CONVENIENT WALK-IN CARE, FASTCARE, AND E-VISITS FOR ENHANCED COMMUNITY ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN-FOX VALLEY OPENED IN 2011 AND IS LOCATE WITHIN THEDACARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-NEENAH. THEDACARE AND CHW PARTNER TO ENSURE THE COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO HIGH LEVELS OF CARE. THEDACARE IS COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY FOCUSED EFFORTS IDENTIFIED IN THE COMMUNITY NEEDS HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN COUNTIES WHERE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED. SPECIFIC COMMUNITY EFFORTS ARE DETAILED FOR EACH COUNTY IN EACH INDIVIDUAL HOSPITAL REPORT ENCLOSED IN THIS SUBMISSION. THEDACARE OPERATES ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. THEDACARE PROVIDES A VARIETY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPTIONS TO PATIENTS WHO MEET ESTABLISHED CRITERIA. SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS AT SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNTS FROM STANDARD FEES. EVERY YEAR, THEDACARE PUBLISHES A COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS OUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITIES IN NORTHEAST AND CENTRAL WISCONSIN. WE TAKE INTO ACCOUNT WAYS IN WHICH OUR SYSTEM ADDRESSES UNMET HEALTH NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR WHICH REIMBURSEMENT IS NOT RECEIVED. BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2024 AND JUNE 30, 2024, THE TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE OF THAT DONATED COMMUNITY SUPPORT, CALLED COMMUNITY BENEFIT, AMOUNTED TO OVER $28 MILLION ACROSS THE SERVICE AREA. THEDACARE ADDRESSES UNMET HEALTH NEEDS THROUGH TRAINING MEN AND WOMEN TO BECOME DOCTORS AND NURSES, IMPROVING ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, SUPPORTING MEDICAL RESEARCH THROUGH CLINICAL TRIALS AND BY PROVIDING CARE TO THOSE WITHOUT THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO PAY, AS EXAMPLES. THEDACARE PROVIDES OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HOSPITALS, MEDICAL CLINICS AND VARIOUS OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. CENTRALIZING THESE SERVICES ALLOWS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TO CONCENTRATE ON GIVING THEIR PATIENTS THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE. WHILE ENJOYING THE BENEFITS OF EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. THEDACARE'S MAIN OPERATIONAL SERVICES INCLUDES A REFERENCE LABORATORY, TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE, PLUS A MEDICAL REFERENCE LIBRARY, STAFF EDUCATION, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. MANY SENIOR CITIZENS SUBSCRIBE TO "LIFELINE", A MONITORED HELP/ALARM SYSTEM CONNECTED TO THEDACARE'S NURSE-STAFFED 24-HOUR CALL CENTER. THE CALL CENTER ALSO ANSWERS HEALTH QUESTIONS, HELPS PEOPLE LOCATED A PHYSICIAN, REFERS CALLERS TO ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION, AND ENROLLS CALLERS INTO COMMUNITY-FOCUSED CLASSES ON HEALTH-RELATED TOPICS. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES INCLUDE HUMAN RESOURCES, PAYROLL, PURCHASING, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, PRINTING, SERVICES FOR MEDICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INTERNAL EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEMS, QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR BOTH INTERNAL AND PUBLIC REPORTING, MARKETING, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, SECURITY AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE, AND FULL-SPECTRUM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PLANNING & SUPPORT. THEDACARE OFFERS A VARIETY OF LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS. THEDACARE AT HOME SERVES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST AND CENTRAL WISCONSIN, INCLUDING ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND INFANTS. MOST HAVE SHORT-TERM SKILLED CARE OR REHABILITATION NEEDS FOLLOWING A HOSPITALIZATION OR ILLNESS. OTHERS NEED TEMPORARY OR ONGOING ASSISTANCE FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS. THEDACARE ALSO OFFERS INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, OR SKILLED CARE UNITS, AT THE HERITAGE, PEABODY MANOR, AND JULIETTE MANOR COMMUNITIES. CHERRY MEADOWS HOSPICE PROVIDES CARE FOR END-OF-LIFE RESIDENTS IN A DIGNIFIED, COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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