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Meadowlark Hills Foundation

EIN 48-1212997 · Manhattan, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MEADOWLARK HILLS FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE INVIOLABLE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF: SOLICITING, RECEIVING, ACQUIRING, HOLDING, MAINTAINING, INVESTING AND REINVESTING MONEY AND/OR OTHER PROPERTY, AND FROM TIME TO TIME DISBURSING THE SAME AND/OR INCOME THEREFROM TO, OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF, MANHATTAN RETIREMENT FOUNDATION, INC. TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF MANHATTAN RETIREMENT FOUNDATION, INC. ALSO, IT ASSISTS IN THE FINANCING OF THE FACILITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND MISSIONS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$751,428
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 66%
Employees
2
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$400,964, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 63% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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)
  1. $524,962 spent. A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND EXCELLENCE OF MEADOWLARK, BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRIVATE GIVING TO FURTHER THE PERSON-CENTERED MISSION OF MEADOWLARK HILLS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR RESIDENTS, THEIR LOVED ONES, AND MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, MEADOWLARK CREATES THE IRREPLACEABLE FEELING OF HOME. THESE SUPPORTERS, LIKE US, FEEL THAT THIS SUPPORTIVE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT IS ONE OF THE UTMOST PRIORITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR FUTURE.THE FOUNDATION'S WORK ALLOWS THE MEADOWLARK HILLS CAMPUS TO KEEP UP WITH CHANGING TECHNOLOGIES AND MODERN AMENITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 June 2025.

    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 May 1999.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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