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Grace Lutheran Foundation Inc

EIN 39-6040444 · Eau Claire, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF GRACE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION, INC., AS A COMPLIMENTARY ARM OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHUCH, IS TO RESPOND TO THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE IN ORDER TO ENHANCE HUMAN DIGNITY AND GROWTH BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY CHRISTIAN-BASED SERVICE.

Income
$21.5 million
Spending
$19.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
507
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$248,163, 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

    10 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $7.5 million spent. GRACE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES SKILLED NURSING SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED UNDER ITS FAITH-BASED PLAN OF CARE PROGRAMS AT GRACE RIVER PINES IN EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN. GRACE RIVER PINES IS A 50-BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY THAT PROVIDED 16,738 DAYS OF PATIENT CARE IN 2024. THE NURSING HOME OFFERS SKILLED NURSING, IV THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AMONG THEIR MANY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. IT OFFERS SERVICES FOR BOTH SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION AND LONG-TERM CARE OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS DEPENDING UPON THEIR NEEDS. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS TO OFFER AN ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE WHILE CARE IS MONITORED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS. THE MAJORITY OF THE RESIDENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE WISCONSIN MEDICAID PROGRAM.
  2. $8.0 million spent. GRACE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN TWO TYPES OF CERTIFIED FACILITIES, COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES (CBRF) AND RESIDENTIAL CARE APARTMENT COMPLEXES (RCAC). THE FOUNDATION OPERATES GRACE EDGEWOOD (16,036 DAYS OF PATIENT CARE), PRAIRIE POINTE (14,264 DAYS OF PATIENT CARE) AND WILLOWBROOK (10,387 DAYS OF PATIENT CARE) ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS IN EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN WHICH COMBINE INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF MONITORED ASSISTED LIVING CARE PLANS TO OFFER RESIDENTS THE OPTION OF LIVING INDEPENDENTLY WHILE AT THE SAME TIME HAVING THE COMFORT OF KNOWING THAT ADDITIONAL CARE IS AVAILABLE AS NEEDED. SERVICES OFFERED AT THESE FACILITIES INCLUDE HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, NURSING ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, DIETARY SERVICES, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER NURSING SUPERVISION AND CARE SERVICES. A LARGE PORTION OF THE FACILITIES' RESIDENTS RECEIVE SERVICES UNDER THE FAMILY CARE PROGRAM AS A PART OF WISCONSIN MEDICAID.
  3. $609,791 spent. GRACE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION, INC. PROVIDES ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF OUTPATIENT CARE IN CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN. A LARGE PORTION OF THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED UNDER COUNTY AND STATE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROGRAMS FUNDING ASSISTANCE.
  4. $455,867 spent. GRACE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION, INC. ALSO OPERATES MANY OTHER PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE CARE FOR BOTH COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN AND AROUND THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF ALL AGES AND THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED OF THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION OPERATES A CHILDCARE PROGRAM AND AN APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED IN EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN. THE APARTMENT AND CHILDCARE PROGRAMS RECEIVE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THEIR FUNDING SOURCES THROUGH COUNTY AND STATE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE CARE AND SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE FOCUSING ON THE MISSION OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CHRISTIAN BASED SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO LOCAL COMMUNITY NURSING HOMES. ALL OF THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS RECEIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE THROUGH A SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WITHIN GRACE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION.

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 1967.

    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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