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Bethany Shadow Woods Inc

EIN 39-1948898 · Waupaca, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BETHANY SHADOW WOOD, INC.'S (THE "CORPORATION") PRIMARY ACTIVITY IS PROVIDING INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVING FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL'S AND/OR COUPLES WHO MEET CERTAIN AGE CRITERIA SET BY THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Income
$764,248
Spending
$486,122
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
-22.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$177,356, administrator/ceo (thru 12/23)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 30, 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. $313,884 spent. BETHANY SHADOW WOODS, INC. (THE "CORPORATION") OPERATES A COMPLEX CURRENTLY MADE UP OF 20 DUPLEXES, BUILT TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS. THE DUPLEXES ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF WAUPACA, WISCONSIN, ABOUT ONE BLOCK FROM BETHANY HOME, INC., A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY. THE CORPORATION'S RETIREMENT DUPLEXES OFFER APPROXIMATELY 1,050 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE ON THE MAIN FLOOR AND HAVE TWO BEDROOMS; A PATIO AREA; AND A SINGLE CAR GARAGE WITH SIDE STORAGE AREA IN ONE UNIT MODEL (34 TOTAL UNITS), AND 1,450 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE ON THE MAIN FLOOR WITH TWO BEDROOMS, TWO BATHROOMS, A PATIO AREA AND A DOUBLE CAR GARAGE IN THE SECOND UNIT MODEL (6 TOTAL UNITS). IN ADDITION, BETHANY SHADOW WOODS, INC. OPERATES A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ON 139 SHADOW LAKE DRIVE WHICH FUNCTIONS THE SAME AS THE DUPLEXES WITH THE SAME CRITERIA. FINALLY, 150 SHADOW LAKE DRIVE OPERATES AS A SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNIT FOR RESIDENT/ FAMILY GATHERINGS AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE GROUPS. THE CORPORATION'S UNITS ARE DESIGNED WITH ALL ESSENTIAL SERVICES ON THE MAIN FLOOR SO THAT PEOPLE WITH IMPAIRED MOBILITY DO NOT HAVE TO USE THE STAIRS. THE STAIRWAYS TO THE LOWER LEVELS OF THE UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH HANDRAILS ON BOTH SIDES TO MAKE IT EASIER AND SAFER FOR RESIDENTS TO TRAVEL THEM. THE ENTRANCES OF THE UNITS ARE ALSO DESIGNED WITH NO STEPS MAKING IT EASY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY TO ACCESS THEIR HOMES. FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE, THE CORPORATION PROVIDES MEALS AND HOUSEKEEPING. A COMPLIMENTARY SHOPPING AND ERRANDS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ON AN "AS-NEEDED" BASIS. IN ADDITION, SOCIAL WORK, CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS, AND LIMITED PREVENTATIVE SCREENINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NO CHARGE.THE CORPORATION PROVIDES "CARE-FREE LIVING". THE CORPORATION'S LIFE LEASE RESIDENTS PAY A MINIMUM MONTHLY SERVICE FEE, AND THIS FEE COVERS THE COSTS OF LAWN CARE, SNOW REMOVAL, GARBAGE SERVICE, WATER AND SEWER FEES, CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE, ALL EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE ON ALL SUPPLIED APPLIANCES, CARETAKER SERVICES DURING TIMES THAT RESIDENTS ARE AWAY ON VACATION AND ALSO INCLUDES INSURANCE ON THE BUILDINGS. INDIVIDUALS WHO RENT OR LEASE ONE OF THE CORPORATION'S UNITS ALSO RECEIVE THE BENEFIT OF PRIORITY ADMISSION TO BETHANY PINES, AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY AND BETHANY HOME, INC., A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LOCATED CLOSE TO THE CORPORATION'S COMPLEX. THIS BENEFIT HELPS THE CORPORATION'S RESIDENTS FEEL MORE SECURE, KNOWING THAT HEALTH CARE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY FROM THEIR CURRENT RESIDENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2025.

    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 2000.

    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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