Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 38% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The Crossing Rivers Health Foundation, through its philanthropic efforts, will support the Medical Center's mission, ensuring a lifetime of quality health care to the people of our communities.
- Income
- $157,146
- Spending
- $130,615
- Spent on programs
- 38%
- Reserves
- 9.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $64,733, chief development officer
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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1538% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.
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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $49,974 spent. The Crossing Rivers Health Foundation hosted the 13th Annual Golf Classic on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Prairie du Chien Country Club.Proceeds from the 2024 Golf Classic are restricted for upcoming equipment needs of the Rehabilitation Services Department at Crossing Rivers Health. A wide array of services are housed within this impactful department, including: Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Physical, Occupational, Vestibular, and Lymphedema therapies. Speech Therapy, Athletic Training, Healthy Hearts, and LSVT for Parkinson's Disease are just a few of the many life-changing services offered within the Crossing Rivers Health Rehabilitation department. The Crossing Rivers Health Foundation served as the Fiscal Sponsor for the Driftless Region Suicide Awareness 5K Color Run/Walk hosted by members of the Driftless Region Mental Health Coalition. Contributions directly support the crucial cause of suicide prevention and awareness in our local communities. More than 250 attendees were estimated to attend.
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
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Prairie Du Chien Memorial Hospital Association Inc (Pr Du Chien, WI), EIN 39-0926284. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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