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Grant Regional Health Center Inc

EIN 39-1834962 · Lancaster, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TOGETHER WE ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF ALL GENERATIONS THROUGH HIGH QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE, AND PATIENT-CENTERED CARE.

Income
$54.8 million
Spending
$52.1 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
353
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$877,442, general surgeon

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. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% 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 7% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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, 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)
  1. $42.4 million spent. GRANT REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. ("GRANT REGIONAL") PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND OTHER SUPPORT THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED, AMONG OTHER MATTERS, TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE HEALTH OF LOW-INCOME PATIENTS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL WHICH PROVIDES INPATIENT ACUTE CARE AND SWING BED SERVICES; ALONG WITH AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, WHICH IS OPEN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PER DAY; AND OTHER OUTPATIENT SERVICES. AMONG THE SERVICES PROVIDED ARE DIAGNOSTIC CARE INCLUDING LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGY SERVICES, OBSTETRICS, REHABILITATION, SURGICAL SERVICES, AND WALK-IN CARE. GRANT REGIONAL ALSO HAS RELATIONSHIPS WITH REGIONAL CENTERS IN MADISON, WISCONSIN AND DUBUQUE, IOWA WHO COME TO THE FACILITY ON A REGULAR BASIS TO PROVIDE SPECIALTY SERVICES. GRANT REGIONAL'S LOCAL AND CONTRACTED SPECIALTY SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: AUDIOLOGY, OPHTHALMOLOGY, ORTHOPEDICS, ENT, AND NEUROLOGY. DURING 2024, GRANT REGIONAL HAD 882 ROUTINE MED/SURG PATIENT DAYS, 1,190 SWING BED DAYS, 227 NURSERY DAYS, 273 OBSTETRIC DAYS, AND 35 DAYS OF ROUTINE HOSPICE CARE FOR INPATIENT CARE AND PROVIDED 8,643 VISITS TO PATIENTS NEEDING EMERGENCY OR URGENT CARE IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. IN ADDITION TO THE FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC IN LANCASTER, GRANT REGIONAL ALSO OPERATES THREE SATELLITE CLINICS IN POTOSI, FENNIMORE, AND CASSVILLE. OUR FOUR HOMETOWN CLINICS PROVIDE IMPORTANT HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE CLOSE PROXIMITY HELPS THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH TRANSPORTATION GET THE IMPORTANT HEALTH CARE THEY REQUIRE WITH LESS TRAVEL.CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION OF GRANT REGIONAL, CARE IS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, INCLUDING PROVIDING SERVICES TO THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE EITHER UNDERINSURED OR CANNOT AFFORD HEALTH INSURANCE BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE RESOURCES. HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO PATIENTS UNDER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, SUCH AS MEDICAID HOSPITAL SERVICES, ARE ALSO CONSIDERED PART OF GRANT REGIONAL'S BENEFIT PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY, SINCE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF SUCH SERVICES ARE REIMBURSED AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN THE COSTS OF PROVIDING CARE.PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA FOR CHARITY CARE, BASED ON FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES, ARE PROVIDED CARE AT A SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED RATE, DETERMINED BASED ON QUALIFYING CRITERIA AS DEFINED IN GRANT REGIONAL'S COMMUNITY CARE POLICY, AND FROM APPLICATIONS COMPLETED BY PATIENTS. THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FOREGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THIS POLICY FOR 2024 TOTALED APPROXIMATELY $338,000. IN ADDITION, PATIENT CHARGES TO BENEFICIARIES OF THE WISCONSIN MEDICAID PROGRAM WERE REDUCED BY APPROXIMATELY $6,017,000 IN DISCOUNTS IN 2024. (SEE ALSO SCHEDULE H TO THE FORM 990 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE COST OF PROVIDING THESE MEDICAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.)IN ADDITION TO THE VARIOUS INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, AND CHARITY CARE SERVICES, GRANT REGIONAL PROVIDED NUMEROUS BENEFITS TO ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. GRANT REGIONAL PROVIDED EDUCATION ON TOPICS SUCH AS BREASTFEEDING, CANCER, DIABETES, HEART DISEASE, AND WOMEN'S HEALTH. HEALTH SCREENINGS INCLUDING BLOOD PRESSURE, CHOLESTEROL, DIABETES, HEARING, MAMMOGRAPHY, AND WOMEN'S HEALTH WERE ALSO PROVIDED. (SEE ALSO SCHEDULE H TO THE FORM 990 FOR INFORMATION ON THE COST OF PROVIDING THESE SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS.)GRANT REGIONAL ALSO PROVIDES ON-THE-JOB EDUCATION TO COLLEGE STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN HEALTH CARE. STUDENTS ARE MENTORED DURING THEIR TIME AT THE FACILITY BY EMPLOYEES OF GRANT REGIONAL AND GRANT REGIONAL PROVIDES PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH ITS CARE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO USE THROUGHOUT THEIR FUTURE CAREERS.

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? 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.

  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 May 1996.

    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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