Glacial Ridge Hospital Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THROUGH VOLUNTARY GIVING FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS OF THE GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITAL AND GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITAL DISTRICT, AND SUCH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -33.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 75%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 24
- Highest pay
- $365,498, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 56% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 36% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 September 30, 2025, 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)
- $1.2 million spent. THE MAIN PROGRAM OF THE FOUNDATION IS OPERATIONS OF THE RIDGEWOOD VILLA INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER "THE VILLA". RIDGEWOOD VILLA IS A 59+ BED INDEPENDENT LIVING CAMPUS IN GLENWOOD, MN THAT OFFERS RESIDENTS THE FREEDOM TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE PROVIDING MANY OF THE COMFORTS OF HOME AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GATHER WITH FRIENDS. IT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE GLACIAL RIDGE HEALTH SYSTEM AND OPERATES AN URGENT CALL SYSTEM MONITORED BY GLACIAL RIDGE HOSPITAL 24 HOURS A DAY. THE FACILITY IS EQUIPPED WITH STATE OF THE ART FIRE PROTECTION AND SECURED ENTRANCES. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 RIDGEWOOD VILLA HAD 54 UNITS OCCUPIED AND OPERATED AT 93% CAPACITY. MONTHLY RENT INCLUDES HOMEMADE MEALS SERVED EACH DAY AT NOON, 365 DAYS A YEAR AND BREAKFAST 5 DAYS A WEEK, FULL USE OF THE FIRESIDE LOUNGE, ACTIVITY LOUNGE, LIBRARY, CHAPEL AND GAME ROOM. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR RESIDENTS 2-3 TIMES PER WEEK. THE GAME ROOM IS USED FOR BINGO, CARDS, PUZZLES AND OTHER SOCIAL GATHERINGS. THE CHAPEL IS OPEN FOR RESIDENTS TO USE TO FULFILL THEIR SPIRITUAL NEEDS. RESIDENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL SERVICES, SUCH AS HOME HEALTH CARE, LAUNDRY, GROCERY DELIVERY, ADDITIONAL HOUSEKEEPING OR MEAL SERVICES AND PERSONAL ALARM MEDALLIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS.STANDARD AND DELUXE 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE VILLA HAS 59 UNITS FOR RENTAL TO THOSE AGE 55 PLUS. ADDITIONAL AMENITIES INCLUDE GLACIAL RIDGE WELLNESS CENTER WITH AN EXERCISE POOL AND A PHARMACY AND GIFT SHOP.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1989.
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 October 21, 2026.
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