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George J & Hilda Meyer Foundation Inc

EIN 43-0797126 · Higginsville, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LIVING WITH PURPOSE AND COMPASSION.

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$9.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
197
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$119,231, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 August 31, 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 (3)
  1. $4.8 million spent. SKILLED NURSING AT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE EAST EMPLOYS EXPERIENCED, LICENSED PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY TO SEE TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH RESIDENT. FROM ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDING VARIOUS THERAPIES AND MORE INTENSIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION, WE DELIVER A WIDE RANGE OF SKILLED CARE TO HELP RESIDENTS EXPERIENCE MEANINGFUL MOMENTS AND FULFILLING DAYS. THE WARM, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR SKILLED NURSING RESIDENTS INCLUDES VARIOUS LEVELS OF CARE FOR BOTH LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM NEEDS IN A 56 BED FACILITY.IN-PATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES AT JOHN KNOX VILLAGE EAST INCLUDE POST-SURGERY AND POST-STROKE PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY LICENSED PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPISTS. OUR RENOVATED THERAPY WING ALSO BOASTS A DEDICATED THERAPY GYM AND A SEPARATE DINING ROOM. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR MANY GENERAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SOCIAL CLUBS, ENTERTAINMENT, FITNESS CLASSES, AND MORE. WE ALSO OFFER TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND A POST-RELEASE HOME EVALUATION. THE NEWLY RENOVATED 16 BED REHABILITATION SUITES WELCOME THOSE REQUIRING PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL OR SPEECH THERAPIES.
  2. $2.1 million spent. THE FOUNDATION OPERATES 136 APARTMENT UNITS. WITH A VARIETY OF FLOOR PLANS TO CHOOSE FROM, YOU'LL BE AMAZED BY THE PANORAMIC VIEWS THEY PROVIDE OF OUR SPRAWLING 40-ACRE CAMPUS. YOU'LL ALSO BE INSPIRED BY THE WELLNESS PROGRAMS WE OFFER. CONTINUE THE HOBBIES YOU LOVE OR START SOMETHING BRAND NEW YOU'LL LIVE HAPPILY AND MAINTENANCE-FREE WHILE YOU ENJOY ACTIVE SENIOR LIVING TAKING ADVANTAGE OF IT ALL. AMENITIES INCLUDE RESTAURANT-STYLE DINING, HOUSEKEEPING, FITNESS CENTER, CONVENIENCE STORE, BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOP, TRANSPORTATION FOR SHOPPING AND OTHER OUTINGS, VARIETY OF LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, ONGOING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, APPLIANCES AND BUILT-IN LIGHT FIXTURES, BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE, ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED, STORAGE, CARPORTS, GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS, EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (WITH ONSITE RESPONSE) AND MORE.
  3. $1.2 million spent. THE ASSISTED LIVING CENTER IS COMPOSED OF 34 UNITS. ALL ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS ENJOY ACCESS TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY SERVICES AND AMENITIES, INCLUDING RESTAURANT-STYLE DINING, FITNESS CLASSES, SOCIAL EVENTS, WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND MORE.OUR LICENSED, CARING NURSING STAFF IS AVAILIBLE ON A DAILY BASIS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, MEAL PREPARATION AND PERSONAL NEEDS. WE ALSO OFFER ONSITE THERAPY SERVICES AND TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 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 August 2025.

    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 1966.

    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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