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Mercy Kansas Communities Inc

EIN 48-0956045 · Fort Scott, KS

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

Points to look into

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

AS THE SISTERS OF MERCY BEFORE US, WE BRING TO LIFE THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS THROUGH OUR COMPASSIONATE CARE AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

Independent board
0 of 25
0 of 0 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
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5
Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)

MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SCOTT CLOSED AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2018. PRIOR TO CLOSING, HEALTHCARE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED THAT BENEFITED THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT AND BOURBON COUNTY. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDED BASIC PRIMARY CARE SERVICES WHICH INCLUDED; INPATIENT ACUTE, SWING BED, ER GENERAL SURGERY, OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSTIC, OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY AND HOME HEALTH SERVICES. THE AMOUNTS REPORTED ARE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WINDING DOWN OPERATIONS. THE ENTITY HAS CEASED CONDUCTING PROGRAM SERVICES.
MERCY PHYSICIAN GROUP FORT SCOTT CLOSED AT THE END OF JANUARY 2019. PRIOR TO CLOSING, LOCAL PHYSICIAN SERVICES WERE PROVIDED THAT BENEFITED THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES. THE INTEGRATED PHYSICIAN GROUP CONSISTED OF THE FOLLOWING MIX OF SPECIALTIES: FAMILY PRACTICE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, OB/GYN, GENERAL SURGERY, ORTHOPEDICS AND ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS.THE AMOUNTS REPORTED ARE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WINDING DOWN OPERATIONS. THE ENTITY HAS CEASED CONDUCTING PROGRAM SERVICES.

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

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? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 June 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 March 1946.
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.

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