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Phelps Memorial Health Center

EIN 47-0481628 · Holdrege, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO ALWAYS PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR THE FAMILIES WE SERVE.

Income
$116.9 million
Spending
$93.3 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
387
Volunteers
96
Highest pay
$679,126, 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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (health care, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 12 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (4)
  1. $62.4 million spent. PHELPS MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER (HEALTH CENTER) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT NEBRASKA CORPORATION THAT OPERATES A 25-BED CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL LOCATED IN HOLDREGE, NEBRASKA. THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, SWING BED, EMERGENCY, CLINIC AND AMBULANCE SERVICES IN THE LOCAL AREA. ADMITTING PHYSICIANS ARE PRIMARILY PRACTITIONERS IN THE LOCAL AREA. THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS WHO ARE FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO PAY FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES THEY RECEIVE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE HEALTH CENTER NOT TO PURSUE COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY AS PATIENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ACCORDINGLY, THE HEALTH CENTER DOES NOT REPORT THESE AMOUNTS IN PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE.
  2. $13.8 million spent. THE PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OVERSEES MEDICATION PURCHASING, STORAGE, DISPENSING, AND THE UTILIZATION THROUGHOUT PHELPS MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER. THE PHARMACY STAFF PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN PROVIDING DRUG INFORMATION TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AT PHELPS MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER. WITH THE USE OF DISPENSING TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING SMART INFUSION PUMPS, AND BAR-CODING BEDSIDE, THE PHARMACY DEPARTMENT AT PHELPS MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER GIVES PATIENT SAFETY A TOP PRIORITY.
  3. $4.6 million spent. PHYSICAL THERAPY - THE THERAPY CENTER INCLUDES A LARGE GYM FOR TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, A WHIRLPOOL ROOM FOR WOUND CARE AND A SPORTS FLOOR FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING. PHYSICAL THERAPY ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP, RESTORE AND MAINTAIN MAXIMUM MOVEMENT AND FUNCTIONAL ABILITY THROUGHOUT LIFE. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING SERVICES IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE MOVEMENT AND FUNCTION ARE THREATENED BY AGING, INJURY, OR DISEASE. THE HYDROWORX THERAPY POOL HELPS PATIENTS RECOVER FROM SURGERY AND ARTHRITIC SYMPTOMS AS WELL AS ATHLETIC REHABILITATION.OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INCORPORATES MEANINGFUL AND PURPOSEFUL OCCUPATION TO ENABLE PEOPLE WITH LIMITATIONS OR IMPAIRMENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN EVERYDAY LIFE. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, GROUPS, AND POPULATIONS TO FACILITATE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH ENGAGEMENT OR RE-ENGAGEMENT IN OCCUPATIONS AND EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MAY INCLUDE RESTORING FUNCTION, ADAPTING THE PATIENT'S ENVIRONMENT, OR EVEN HELPING PATIENTS FIND EQUIPMENT TO HELP THEM PARTICIPATE MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HAS MORE ROOM TO EXPAND THEIR SERVICES AND BETTER SERVE THEIR PATIENTS.SPEECH THERAPY ADDRESSES PEOPLE'S SPEECH PRODUCTION, VOCAL PRODUCTION, SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES AND LANGUAGE NEEDS.
  4. $609,794 spent. PHYSICIAN CLINIC - PHELPS MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING OUR PATIENTS WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF QUALITY CARE, RIGHT HERE IN HOLDREGE, NEBRASKA. PHMC CONTRACTS WITH MANY VISITING SPECIALISTS TO PROVIDE OUR PATIENTS WITH THE SPECIALTY CARE THEY NEED WITHOUT LEAVING TOWN. VISITING PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS PROVIDE SPECIALTIES IN THE AREAS OF CARDIOLOGY, EAR, NOSE, THROAT, GENERAL SURGERY, PAIN MANAGEMENT, NEPHROLOGY, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, ONCOLOGY, OPTHALMOLOGY, ORTHOPAEDICS, SPINE, PODIATRY, PULMONARY, UROLOGY, AND WOUND TREATMENT.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 June 1963.

    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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