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Kidron Bethel Retirement Services Inc

EIN 48-0968434 · North Newton, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROMOTING LIFELONG WELLNESS, PURPOSE, CHOICE, GENUINE CONNECTION, AND PERSONALIZED CARE WITH CHRISTIAN COMPASSION.

Income
$13.8 million
Spending
$13.5 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
-15 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$313,599, president/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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 73% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 39 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 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

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (2)
  1. $9.0 million spent. BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER HAS 65 PRIVATE ROOMS IN THREE NEIGHBORHOODS. RESIDENTS AND STAFF CONNECT ON A PERSONAL LEVEL, ESTABLISHING STRONG BONDS OF TRUST AND GENUINE AFFECTION, FOSTERED BY THE CONTINUITY OF CARE. PRIVATE ROOMS AND A NEIGHBORHOOD ENVIRONMENT ENCOURAGE EACH PERSON TO EXPRESS PERSONAL PREFERENCES, SUCH AS CHOOSING INDIVIDUALIZED SCHEDULES FOR THE DAY, FAVORITE FOODS AND ACTIVITIES, AND THINGS TO MAKE LIFE ENJOYABLE. BETHEL HEALTH CARE CENTER RECEIVED A PROMOTING EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVES IN KANSAS (PEAK) AWARD AT THE GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON AGING IN TOPEKA. THE PEAK AWARD RECOGNIZES EFFORTS TO TRANSITION FROM THE TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL MODEL OF CARE TO A MORE PERSON-CENTERED MODEL. KIDRON BETHEL'S TEAM OF THERAPISTS, NURSES, AND SUPPORT STAFF ALSO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT AND SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION SERVICES, DESIGNING CUSTOMIZED, INTENSIVE REHABILITATION PLANS TO HELP RESIDENTS MAINTAIN OR REGAIN QUALITY OF LIFE. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) DEMENTIA CARE PROGRAM ACCREDITED IN COMFORT MATTERS, BETHEL HEALTH CARE OFFERS EXCELLENT MEMORY CARE THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT SUPPORTS RESIDENTS' PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. TRAINED CAREGIVERS RECOGNIZE THE SYMPTOMS AND STAGES OF DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S AND RESPOND APPROPRIATELY TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND ABILITIES. A PERSON-CENTERED MODEL OF CARE PROMOTES RESIDENT INDEPENDENCE AND A SENSE OF CONTROL. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE TO RETURN THE FOCUS OF CONTROL TO RESIDENTS, ENHANCE FRONTLINE STAFF'S CAPACITY TO BE RESPONSIVE, AND ESTABLISH A HOMELIKE ATMOSPHERE. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND SAFE OPTIONS FOR SOCIAL AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES KEEP RESIDENTS ENGAGED AND CONTENT.
  2. $3.8 million spent. INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING KIDRON BETHEL VILLAGE, LOCATED IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR BETHEL COLLEGE IN NORTH NEWTON, OFFERS HOME STYLES, SIZES, AND PRICE POINTS TO SUIT A VARIETY OF LIFESTYLE PREFERENCES. SCAFFOLDED LEVELS OF CARE AND AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY OFFER THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR BALANCING PRIVACY, FELLOWSHIP, INDEPENDENCE, AND ASSISTANCE. RESIDENTS PURSUE ACTIVITIES THEY ENJOY WHILE RELINQUISHING HOME MAINTENANCE TO KIDRON BETHEL STAFF. THEY ALSO BENEFIT FROM ATTENTIVE, DEVOTED STAFF WHO ASSIST AS NEEDED WITH DAILY TASKS, MEDICATION MONITORING, AND OTHER SERVICES. RESIDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN BLUESTEM U EDUCATIONAL CLASSES LED BY LOCAL COLLEGE FACULTY AND DINE WITH MEALS PROVIDED BY BLUESTEM DINING SERVICES OR AT AN ON-CAMPUS RESTAURANT, THE LOCAL TABLE. GUESTS ARE WELCOME AND COMMON. PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS AS ARE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. THE ON-CAMPUS BLUESTEM WELLNESS CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF EXERCISE CLASSES, INCLUDING AQUATIC THERAPY AND STRENGTH TRAINING.

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 March 1985.

    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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