Amery Regional Medical Center Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AMERY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY AMERY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (ARMC) BY PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.
- Income
- $307,461
- Spending
- $139,544
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 15.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 76%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Highest pay
- $880,339, cfo (july - dec)
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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.4 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 77% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 35% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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 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)
- $139,544 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O - EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS FOR A DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AMERY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. (THE FOUNDATION) IS A WISCONSIN NON-STOCK CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") SECTION 501(C)(3) AND IS PART OF THE FAMILY OF HEALTHPARTNERS ORGANIZATIONS (HEALTHPARTNERS). FOUNDED IN 1957, HEALTHPARTNERS IS AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION, PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN FINANCING AND ADMINISTRATION. HEALTHPARTNERS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MEMBERS, PATIENTS, AND COMMUNITY. HEALTHPARTNERS SEEKS TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE THROUGH A RELENTLESS FOCUS ON THE TRIPLE AIM - PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION, AND MAINTAINING AFFORDABILITY. HEALTHPARTNERS, INC. (HPI) IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND LICENSED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(4) AND IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF HEALTHPARTNERS. HEALTHPARTNERS INCLUDES AN ARRAY OF TAX-EXEMPT AND TAXABLE ORGANIZATIONS. A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN HEALTHPARTNERS, AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THEM, CAN BE FOUND ON SCHEDULE R WITHIN THIS 990 RETURN. DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE INDIVIDUAL FORM 990 RETURN FOR THAT ORGANIZATION. HPI IS THE PARENT ENTITY OF GROUP HEALTH, INC. (GHI), WHICH IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AND THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF AMERY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC. (ARMC), A WISCONSIN NON-STOCK CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3). ARMC IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY ARMC BY PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS THE FOUNDATION HELD TWO PUBLIC FUNDRAISING EVENTS THIS YEAR, AN ONLINE MOBILE CAMPAIGN FOR GIVEBIG, SEVERAL SMALLER EVENTS INCLUDING THE INTERNAL EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGN, AND AN END-OF-THE-YEAR LETTER CAMPAIGN. IN APRIL, ENOUGH FUNDS WERE RAISED THROUGH THE GIVEBIG ONE-DAY OF GIVING CAMPAIGN TO PURCHASE A NUSTEP CROSS TRAINING EXERCISE BIKE FOR THE ARMC'S REHAB & FITNESS CENTER. IN AUGUST, THE FOUNDATION HELD ITS 36TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC & FUNDRAISER WITH MORE THAN 75 GOLFERS, 40 VOLUNTEERS, 23 SPONSORS WITH $35,000 RAISED FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS CLOSE TO HOME IN AMERY, CLEAR LAKE, TURTLE LAKE AND LUCK, WISCONSIN. IN NOVEMBER, THE FOUNDATION HOSTED ITS 4TH ANNUAL WONDERFUL WORLD OF WINE AT THE CHATEAU ST. CROIX, RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT NECESSARY SAFETY AND SECURITY UPGRADES AT ARMC AND SATELLITE CLINICS. THE FOUNDATION EXCEEDED PREVIOUS TOTALS BY RAISING OVER $21,000 THROUGH THIS UNIQUE EVENT. ARMC EMPLOYEES GENEROUSLY PLEDGED $19,940 TO THE ONE CAMPAIGN OF EMPLOYEE GIVING IN 2024, WITH OVER 16% OF EMPLOYEES PLEDGING TO PARTICIPATE. EMPLOYEES DIRECTED THESE FUNDS TO PATIENT CARE NEEDS THROUGH THE GOOD SAMARITAN FUND, TO SUPPORT NUTRITION THROUGH THE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM FOR YOUNG FAMILIES CALLED POWERUP, TO ANONYMOUSLY ASSIST FELLOW EMPLOYEES THROUGH THE EMPLOYEES HELPING EMPLOYEES FUND, AND TO FLEXIBLY SUPPORT GREATEST NEEDS THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S GREATEST NEEDS FUND. THE FOUNDATION'S END-OF-THE-YEAR LETTER CAMPAIGN RAISED $10,375 TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NUSTEP CROSS TRAINER FOR PATIENTS AND THE PUBLIC SEEKING TO BUILD CARDIO, STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE AT OUR REHABILITATION & FITNESS CENTER. THIS ALLOWED A NUSTEP CROSS TRAINER TO ALSO BE ADDED TO THE CARDIAC REHAB DEPARTMENT ON THE MAIN CAMPUS AS WELL TO BENEFIT PATIENTS REHABILITATING AFTER CARDIAC HEALTH CHALLENGES. DONATIONS RECEIVED: IN ADDITION TO THESE FUNDRAISING EVENTS, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED $179,194 IN PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS, MEMORIAL GIFTS, AND NON-MONETARY GIFTS IN-KIND VALUED BY THEIR DONORS AT $7,667. GRANTS RECEIVED IN 2024, THE FOUNDATIONS FUNDRAISING FOCUSED ON THREE AREAS: 1) RAISING FUNDS TO PURCHASE CRITICALLY NEEDED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO SERVE PATIENT NEEDS IN ARMC, 2) RAISING FUNDS FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY AND SECURITY UPGRADES, 3) PROVIDING FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT PATIENT CARE AND 4) CONTINUATION OF IMPACTFUL COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION RAISED $143,047 FOR GRANTS AND FACILITATED $377,395 IN A DONATION FROM A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WHICH WAS RECEIVED DIRECTLY BY ARMC. GRANTS RECEIVED, GIVEN DIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDATION IN 2024: A $43,500 GRANT FROM THE ENDOWED ARMC HEALTH & WELLNESS FUND, WHICH IS INVESTED AT THE ST. CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATION. THIS GRANT WAS TO SUPPORT ARMC'S POWERUP COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM TO HELP KIDS AND FAMILIES MOVE MORE, EAT HEALTHY AND FEEL BETTER AND FOR ARMC'S MAKE IT OK COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND REDUCE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL HEALTH. A $25,000 GRANT FROM THE ENDOWED ARMC HEALTH & WELLNESS FUND TO REPLACE EQUIPMENT AT THE ARMC REHABILITATION & FITNESS CENTER. A $50,000 GRANT FROM THE HUGH J. ANDERSEN FOUNDATION FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY UPGRADES. A $23,547 GRANT FROM THE INCLUSA FOUNDATION FOR A LIFE ENRICHMENT A $1,000 GRANT FROM THE BWBR FOUNDATION FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY UPGRADES. ARMC SUPPORTED PROGRAMS/COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS THE FOUNDATION STRATEGICALLY PARTNERS WITH ARMC TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE, TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING FOR STAFF, AND TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLBEING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024: EQUIPMENT PURCHASES TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE: $2,598,776 TO COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT EXPANSION PROJECT. THIS EXPANDED THE EMERGENCY CENTER FROM SIX TO 10 PRIVATE EXAM ROOMS, WITH THE REMODEL INCLUDING A STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPPED TRAUMA BAY, SAFER AND MORE PRIVATE SPACES FOR PATIENTS EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISES AN
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
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 December 2024.
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 September 1992.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Amery Regional Medical Center Inc (Bloomington, MN), EIN 39-0908320. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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