John Knox Village Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY OF SOCIETY, MAKE GIFTS FOR FACILITIES OPERATED BY JOHN KNOX VILLAGE AND GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS RUN BY OR MANAGED BY JOHN KNOX VILLAGE STAFF MEMBERS OR VOLUNTEERS, ASSIST WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIC AND LONG RANGE PLANS OF JOHN KNOX VILLAGE.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $870,038
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 16 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $1.1 million, premierlife president and ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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
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 March 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)
- $283,192 spent. THE FOUNDATION'S OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: JOHN KNOX VILLAGE HOSPICE, LEGACY BRICK PROGRAM, CAPITAL PROJECTS (EXCEPTIONAL PAST, EXTRAORDINARY FUTURE CAMPAIGN)AND NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS.LEGACY BRICK PROGRAM - PURCHASE CUSTOMIZABLE BRICKS OR STONES FOR YOURSELF OR AS UNIQUE GIFTS TO HONOR LOVES ONES OR FAVORITE ORGANIZATIONS. JOHN KNOX VILLAGE HOSPICE - FOR PEOPLE WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES, VILLAGE HOSPICE IS THERE WHEN YOU ARE READY FOR CARE TO SHIFT FROM FINDING A CURE TO OFFERING COMFORT. OUR COMPASSIONATE PROFESSIONALS OFFER SPECIALIZED CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE, AND SUPPORT FOR YOU.
- $474,497 spent. MAKING GIFTS FOR FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAMS OPERATED AND RUN BY JOHN KNOX VILLAGE. NEARLY ALL RESIDENTS WHO LIVE ON OUR CAMPUS PLUS THE PATIENTS IN THE VILLAGE CARE CENTER WILL HAVE BENEFITED FROM ONE OR MORE OF THE PROJECTS FUNDED BY THIS INITIATIVE.
- $65,462 spent. RESIDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDES FUNDS TO ASSIST JOHN KNOX VILLAGE RESIDENTS WITH THEIR MONTHLY SERVICE FEE ONCE THEIR ASSETS BECOME DEPLETED. 7 RESIDENTS WERE HELPED THIS YEAR.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 November 1983.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: John Knox Village (Lees Summit, MO), EIN 23-7365138. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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