Luther Haven
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
LUTHER HAVEN WAS ESTABLISHED AND ORGANIZED TO CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED IN MONTEVIDEO AND IN THE SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA DISTRICT OF THE ELCA. ITS PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED AND TO PROMOTE THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS IN A CHRISTIAN ATMOSPHERE. NO PERSON BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, STATUS WITH REGARD TO MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MEMBERSHIP OR ACTIVITY IN A LOCAL COMMISSION OR VETERAN STATUS SHALL BE BARRED ADMISSION FROM LUTHER HAVEN.
- Income
- $9.8 million
- Spending
- $9.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 5.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 97%
- Employees
- 168
- Volunteers
- 39
- Highest pay
- $121,197, nurse manager
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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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 (2)
- $8.1 million spent. CARE CENTER:NURSING DEPARTMENT WITH A BUDGET OF 3.8 MILLION IS OUR LARGEST DEPARTMENT. IT EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 65 EMPLOYEES. WE PROVIDE LONG AND SHORT STAY CARE AND A FULL LINE OF REHAB SERVICES TO PROMOTE MAXIMUM RESIDENT HEALTH AND RETURN TO COMMUNITY. WE ARE LICENSED FOR 70 BEDS. ALSO, ON THE CAMPUS IS COPPER GLEN, ASSISTED LIVING AND THE MONTEVIDEO-CHIPPEWA COUNTY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER. ALL BUILDINGS ARE CONNECTED, AND CERTAIN SERVICES ARE SHARED FOR COST SHARING AND COST SAVINGS. WE ARE CERTIFIED WITH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AND LICENSED WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
- $918,580 spent. COPPER GLEN:COPPER GLEN IS A LICENSED CLASS F ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. COPPER GLEN IS DESIGNED AS AN APARTMENT STYLE COMPLEX WITH SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THE TENANTS TO AGE IN A HOME ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAM SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN INDEPENDENT LIVING AND THE CARE CENTER. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE MEALS, BATHING, HOUSEKEEPING, MAINTENANCE, LAUNDRY, AND REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISION STAFFING. ALSO PROVIDED ARE ALA CARTE SERVICES, CENTRAL STORAGE OF MEDICATIONS, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT. VOLUNTEERS AND A LOCAL PASTORAL ORGANIZATION PROVIDE WORSHIP SERVICES.
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 October 13, 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1961.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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