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Burgess Health Center

EIN 42-0859940 · Onawa, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BURGESS HEALTH CENTER IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IT SERVES BY PROVIDING EXCELLENT HEALTHCARE AND EXCEPTIONAL PATIENT EXPERIENCES.

Income
$38.3 million
Spending
$36.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
323
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$530,352, physician

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 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 (4)
  1. $27.3 million spent. BURGESS HEALTH CENTER INCLUDES A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL. OUR PHYSICIANS AND STAFF ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PATIENTS WITH COMPASSIONATE, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY CARE. WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: CANCER CARE AND INFUSION, CARDIAC REHABILITATION, DIABETES CENTER, EMERGENCY SERVICES, HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE, PRIVATE DUTY AND LIFE ASSIST CARE, ON-SITE LABORATORY, MENTAL HEALTH, SURGERY, FAMILY BEGINNINGS, ORTHOPEDICS, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY, PULMONARY REHAB, RADIOLOGY, SCREENINGS, AND VARIOUS OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY CLINICS.
  2. $2.4 million spent. BURGESS HEALTH CENTER INCLUDES TWO RURAL HEALTH CLINICS IN A FOUR COUNTY SERVICE AREA. CLINICS ARE LOCATED IN SLOAN AND MAPLETON, IOWA; WHICH ARE STAFFED BY DEDICATED PHYSICIANS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE SPECTRUM OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
  3. $957,941 spent. BURGESS HEALTH CENTER INCLUDES HOME HEALTH SERVICES. STAFF ARE DEDICATED TO ADD COMFORT TO PATIENTS' RECOVERY, EASE THE IMPACT ON FRIENDS AND FAMILY, AND HELP PATIENTS' TRANSITION TO LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ILLNESS. SERVICES INCLUDE I.V. MEDICATIONS, NOURISHMENT, WOUND CARE, HYGIENE AND DAILY LIVING ASSISTANCE, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES, SUPPORT THROUGH SOCIAL WORKERS, SKILLED NURSING VISITS, AND HOMEMAKER SERVICES.BURGESS HOSPICE STAFF PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL GRIEF COUNSELORS AND SKILLED VOLUNTEERS TO PATIENTS (TYPICALLY WITH A LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS WITH A SHORT-TERM SURVIVAL ESTIMATE). ENSURING THE PATIENT IS AS COMFORTABLE AND PAIN-FREE AS POSSIBLE.
  4. $886,414 spent. BURGESS HEALTH CENTER INCLUDES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. STAFF ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PATIENTS' RECOVERY, EASE THE IMPACT ON FRIENDS AND FAMILY, AND HELP PATIENTS' TRANSITION TO LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ILLNESS. SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICATIONS, COUNSELING, DAILY COPING SKILLS AND THERAPIES, AND SUPPORT THROUGH SOCIAL WORKERS AND SKILLED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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