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Cox Hps of the Ozarks Inc

EIN 43-1641927 · Springfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CARE AND SET THE STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR THOSE WE SERVE.

Income
$15.3 million
Spending
$20.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
461
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$2.0 million, president & 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

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 87% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 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 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 (3)
  1. $10.5 million spent. OUR HOME CARE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE OF ALL AGES LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME. WHEN A PATIENT NEEDS A LITTLE ASSISTANCE TO MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, CARE AFTER SURGERY OR HELP TO BE ABLE TO REMAIN AT HOME, WE EVALUATE THEIR EXACT NEEDS AND DEVELOP A CUSTOMIZED PLAN JUST FOR THEM. COXHEALTH AT HOME CAN PROVIDE AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE CARE AS NEEDED RANGING FROM A FEW HOURS A WEEK TO ROUND-THE-CLOCK CARE. WITH ONE CALL TO COXHEALTH AT HOME PATIENTS CAN ACCESS EVERY SERVICE, RESOURCE AND OPTION AVAILABLE TO HELP SOMEONE REMAIN INDEPENDENT AT HOME. HOME PARENTERAL SERVICES WORKS WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE CHARITY CARE TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE MEDICAID POPULATION. SERVICES ARE OFTEN DONATED TO INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING MEDICAID RECIPIENTS, UNABLE TO PAY FOR TREATMENT AND SUPPLIES IN SPRINGFIELD AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
  2. $6.3 million spent. HOSPICE USUALLY BEGINS WHEN PATIENTS ARE DIAGNOSED WITH A LIFE EXPECTANCY OF SIX MONTHS OR LESS, AND THE PATIENT CHOOSES NOT TO SEEK CURATIVE TREATMENT. PATIENTS AND FAMILIES BENEFIT MOST WHEN HOSPICE BEGINS EARLY. THE GOAL IS FOR PATIENTS TO BE AS COMFORTABLE AND PAIN FREE AS POSSIBLE SO THEY MAY SPEND THE LAST CHAPTER OF LIFE WITH DIGNITY SURROUNDED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THE FAMILY ALSO RECEIVES EXTENSIVE SUPPORT TO HELP THEM THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
  3. $801,024 spent. COXHEALTH AT HOME'S PALLIATIVE CARE PHYSICIANS AND NURSES CAN HELP PROVIDE RELIEF FROM SYMPTOMS, PAIN, AND THE STRESS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES EXPERIENCE WHILE LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS. WORKING IN CONCERT WITH THE PATIENT'S TEAM OF PHYSICIANS AND NURSES, OUR PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM IS A CONSULTATION SERVICE THAT PROVIDES AN EXTRA LAYER OF SUPPORT THE PATIENT SO OFTEN NEEDS. PALLIATIVE CARE, WHICH IS COVERED UNDER MEDICARE PART B, MO HEALTHNET, AND SOME PRIVATE INSURANCE, IS FOR THOSE WHO: HAVE A LIFE LIMITING ILLNESS OF ONE TO TWO YEARS, MIGHT STILL REQUIRE AND WANT TREATMENT TOWARD A CURE, DESIRE AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE, WOULD LIKE EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT, NEED PAIN MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF DISTRESSING SYMPTOMS.

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

  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 September 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 January 1995.

    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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