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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Homes Inc

EIN 39-1966791 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OAKWOOD IS A LUTHERAN MINISTRY SERVING GENERATIONS OF AGING ADULTS, ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALITY, WORTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGHOUT LIFE.

Income
$21.3 million
Spending
$20.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-28.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
263
Highest pay
$644,675, ceo

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: 42 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 93% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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 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. $8.0 million spent. NURSING CARE - THIS MINISTRY CONSISTS OF A 40 BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PROVIDING NURSING SERVICES, THERAPY SERVICES, NUTRITION MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. PAYER SOURCES FOR THESE RESIDENT DAYS INCLUDED PRIVATE PAY, MEDICARE, MANAGED CARE, AND MEDICAID. SOME OF THESE PAYER SOURCES DO NOT COVER THE FULL COST OF CARE. HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, PLAN OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE, PHARMACY AND REHABILITATION SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED AS PART OF THE OVERALL SERVICES RENDERED. RESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND ARE UNABLE TO PAY MAY BE SUBSIDIZED INTERNALLY. DURING 2024, THERE WERE 11,867 DAYS OF CARE.
  2. $7.2 million spent. ASSISTED LIVING & DEMENTIA CARE - THIS MINISTRY IS A COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY WITH FOUR DISTINCT PROGRAMS TOTALLING 93 UNITS. DURING 2024, THERE WERE 31,936 DAYS OF CARE. ASSISTED LIVING (OAKWOOD SEASONS AND THE RISE), MILD TO MODERATE DEMENTIA CARE (OAKWOOD KNOLL), AND DEMENTIA CARE WITH OTHER PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS (OAKWOOD MEADOWS). PAYER SOURCES FOR THESE RESIDENTS INCLUDE PRIVATE PAY AND LIMITED MEDICAID-TYPE PROGRAMS. RESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND ARE UNABLE TO PAY MAY BE SUBSIDIZED INTERNALLY. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE NURSING, RESIDENT ASSISTANCE, NUTRITION MANAGEMENT, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND PASTORAL CARE.
  3. $2.8 million spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING - GRASSLANDS CONSISTS OF 71 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS. DURING 2024, THERE WERE 25,578 DAYS OF CARE. RESIDENTS HAVE CONTINUING CARE CONTRACTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH UNIT OCCUPANCY. PRICING WAS DEVELOPED TO SERVE RESIDENTS THAT COME FROM A MODEST MIDDLE INCOME PRIMARY MARKET. SERVICES INCLUDE: DAILY CHECK INS, HOUSEKEEPING, AND MAINTENANCE. THERE IS A FULL-TIME SOCIAL WORKER, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ALL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPABILITIES AS WELL AS A SECURE ENVIRONMENT WITH NURSING STAFF AVAILABLE AS NEEDED. RESIDENTS RECEIVE PRIORITY ACCESS TO ASSISTED LIVING, SKILLED NURSING AND THERAPY SERVICES IF NEEDED.

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 March 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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