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Countryside Hospice Support and Memory Center Inc

EIN 46-0366235 · Pierre, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE DIVERSE PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE FACED WITH CANCER, MEMORY LOSS AND END OF LIFE ISSUES. ST. BENEDICT'S GUEST HOUSE WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FREE LODGING FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND HOSPICE FAMILIES COMING TO OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
59
Volunteers
109

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% 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 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 42 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 March 31, 2026, 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. $225,098 spent. PROVIDED FREE MEMORY SCREENING FOR PATIENTS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT INCLUDING ALZHEIMER'S AND OTHER DEMENTIAS. COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS/PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDED FOR CAREGIVERS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL RESUME POST COVID RESTRICTIONS.
  2. $831,566 spent. OPERATES A THRIFT STORE SELLING DONATED ITEMS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. FUNDS GENERATED SUPPORT THE MEMORY CENTER, PROVIDE TRAVEL FUNDS AND/OR FREE LODGING FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND A MONTHLY STIPEND TO EXPAND HOSPICE CARE. THE STORE ALSO PROVIDES VOUCHERS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. BOOKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BABY CLOTHING, CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, GAMES, ETC. ARE DONATED TO SCHOOLS, DAYCARE SETTINGS AND CHURCHES.
  3. $227,639 spent. PROVIDES FREE LODGING (ST BENEDICT'S GUEST HOUSE) FOR CANCER PATIENTS COMING TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR CARE AND HOSPICE FAMILIES VISITING FROM OUT OF TOWN. FUNDS ARE PROVIDED FOR GAS AND LODGING FOR CANCER PATIENTS TRAVELING FOR CARE. A MONTHLY STIPEND IS PROVIDED TO AVERA ST MARY'S @ HOME HOSPICE TO EXPAND SERVICES AND SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. ALL SERVICES CONTINUED - WITH MODIFICATION THROUGHOUT 2022.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 March 2026.

    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 August 1983.

    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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