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Independence Health System Inc

EIN 43-0926316 · Perryville, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE THE ELDERLY WITH RETIREMENT AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES WHICH ARE DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE, IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHICH PROMOTES LIVING WITH DIGINITY, SECURITY AND INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$8.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
21.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
210
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$155,176, administrator/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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs.

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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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

    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 (2)
  1. $7.7 million spent. PROVIDED LONG TERM CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AT VARIOUS STAGES: SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, 133 LICENSED BEDS; RESIDENTIAL CARE, 75 LICENSED BEDS; INDEPENDENT LIVING, 20 LIVING UNITS CONSISTING OF COTTAGES AND DUPLEXES. ACCEPT MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND PRIVATE PAY WHERE APPLICABLE.WE PROVIDE CARE FOR OUR RESIDENTS FROM HEAD TO TOE. WE WANT OUR RESIDENTS TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE WHILE LIVING HERE. WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR PROVIDERS THAT COME INTO OUR FACILITY TO PROVIDE CARE SO THE RESIDENTS DON'T HAVE TO LEAVE THE FACILITY.WE ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CARE WITH THERAPY, FACIALS, MANICURES, PEDICURES, AND BEAUTY SHOP TREATMENT.
  2. THE SYSTEM ACCEPTS MEDICAID RESIDENTS WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT A PORTION OF THESE REVENUES WILL BE UNCOLLECTIBLE. THE CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENT IS RECORDED IN NET RESIDENT SERVICE REVENUE. THE SYSTEM CONSIDERS THIS CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENT TO BE CHARITABLE CARE.

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 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 October 13, 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 December 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 1971.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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