Great Plains of Ottawa Co Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO OPERATE HOSPITAL FACILITIES FOR THE DELIVERY OF HOSPITAL AND RELATED HEALTH-CARE PURPOSES AND TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS AND OTTAWA COUNTY, KANSAS AREA.
- Income
- $11.8 million
- Spending
- $12.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 8.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
- Employees
- 144
- Volunteers
- 8
- Highest pay
- $351,177, medical director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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)
- $10.6 million spent. THE HOSPITAL'S PRIMARY PROGRAM IS THE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE AND RELATED SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF OTTAWA COUNTY, KANSAS. PRIMARY SERVICES INCLUDE A RURAL HEALTH CLINIC; INPATIENT CARE (ACUTE AND SWING-BED); OUTPATIENT AND ANCILLARY SERVICES (ER, OBSERVATION, LAB, RADIOLOGY, REHABILITATION THERAPIES, WOUND CARE, ETC.); INTERMEDIATE SWING-BEDS, AND A COMMUNITY WELLNESS/FITNESS CENTER. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS HAVE ACCESS TO NECESSARY AND NEEDED HEALTHCARE SERVICES LOCALLY. DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (OCHC) CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO CARE, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ENHANCING WELLNESS AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES, AND INVESTING IN FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY RURAL HEALTHCARE. OCHC REMAINS COMMITTED TO SUSTAINING HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND SUPPORTING THE LONG-TERM HEALTH OF OTTAWA COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. FAMILY CARE CLINIC (RHC) - THE FAMILY CARE CLINIC CONTINUES TO OPERATE AS A HOSPITAL-OWNED RURAL HEALTH CLINIC SERVING OTTAWA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. OCHC REMAINS FOCUSED ON MAINTAINING ACCESS TO LOCAL PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, WHICH ARE CRITICAL TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTHCARE AND THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. THE CLINIC CONTINUES TO ACCEPT NEW PATIENTS AND PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES CLOSE TO HOME. - DURING FY2025, OCHC IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS AND PROTOCOLS TO ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE A SLIDING FEE SCHEDULE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, ASSISTANCE WITH EXPEDITED MEDICAID ENROLLMENT, AND SUPPORT WITH STATE PROGRAMS SUCH AS EARLY DETECTION WORKS TO HELP PROVIDE CARE TO QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS. THE HOSPITAL'S CASE MANAGER AND BILLING OFFICE CONTINUE TO ASSIST PATIENTS WITH INSURANCE QUESTIONS, MEDICAID APPLICATIONS, AND ACCESS TO STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS AT NO COST. - OCHC REMAINS COMMITTED TO FUNDING AND SUPPORTING CLINIC OPERATIONS DESPITE THE FINANCIAL CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH MAINTAINING RURAL PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. DURING FY2025, OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER PROVIDED OVER $540,000 IN OPERATIONAL FUNDING TO SUBSIDIZE THE FAMILY CARE CLINIC AND ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE, PREVENTIVE SERVICES, AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. HOSPITAL INPATIENT & OUTPATIENT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH/OUTREACH - OCHC DISTRIBUTED A MARKETING MAILER THROUGH THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE EVERY DOOR DIRECT MAIL (EDDM) PROGRAM TO ALL COUNTY RESIDENTS TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY THAT CLINIC PROVIDERS ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF PHASE ONE, WHICH INCREASED CLINIC VISITS, OCHC IS PREPARING TO LAUNCH PHASE THREE OF THE CAMPAIGN TO TARGET NEIGHBORING COUNTIES. - DURING FY2025, OCHC DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A WOUND CARE PROGRAM LED BY A LOCAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS RESIDENTS OF OTTAWA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES TO ACCESS WOUND CARE SERVICES LOCALLY RATHER THAN TRAVELING LONG DISTANCES FOR SPECIALTY CARE. THE WOUND CARE PROGRAM HAS IMPROVED CONTINUITY OF CARE, SUPPORTED FASTER HEALING AND RECOVERY, AND EXPANDED ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES. - OCHC ALSO BEGAN PARTICIPATING WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO ESTABLISH A MOBILE INTEGRATED HEALTH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO REACH PATIENTS WHO FACE CHALLENGES ACCESSING PROVIDER APPOINTMENTS OR WHO REQUIRE IN-HOME CHECKS AND MONITORING. THIS PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, REDUCE UNNECESSARY EMERGENCY ROOM UTILIZATION, AND SUPPORT PATIENTS IN MANAGING CHRONIC CONDITIONS IN THEIR HOMES. - OTTAWA COUNTY HEALTH CENTER CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE OVERALL HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) TO ENSURE PATIENTS CAN BE SAFELY TRANSPORTED TO HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE WHEN NEEDED. DUE TO STAFFING LIMITATIONS AND THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN PATIENT TRANSFERS, LOCAL EMS SERVICES DO NOT ALWAYS HAVE THE CLINICAL PERSONNEL NECESSARY TO MANAGE COMPLEX OR HIGH-ACUITY TRANSPORTS. IN THESE SITUATIONS, A NURSE OR PROVIDER IS REQUIRED TO ACCOMPANY THE PATIENT DURING TRANSPORT TO PROVIDE MEDICAL OVERSIGHT AND ENSURE PATIENT SAFETY. DURING FY2025, OCHC PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $1,135 IN STAFF SUPPORT TO ASSIST LOCAL EMS WITH THESE PATIENT TRANSFERS. THIS PARTNERSHIP HELPS ENSURE CONTINUITY OF CARE, IMPROVES PATIENT SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT, AND STRENGTHENS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR OTTAWA COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. - IN ADDITION TO SERVICES PROVIDED IN MINNEAPOLIS, OCHC CONTINUES ITS COMMITMENT TO OUTREACH, OUTPATIENT ACCESS, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. LOCAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES ARE REGULARLY ADVERTISED IN THE COUNTY NEWSPAPER AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA. FACEBOOK POSTS HIGHLIGHT CLASS SCHEDULES, WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CONTENT TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS COVERING FLU SHOT CLINICS, MEDICARE ADVANTAGE, HEALTH SCREENINGS, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE TOPICS ARE SHARED BOTH IN PRINT AND ONLINE TO KEEP RESIDENTS INFORMED. OCHC ALSO SUPPORTS LOCAL GROUPS BY PROVIDING CONFERENCE ROOMS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT MEETINGS. WELLNESS CENTER AND COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH - OCHC'S WELLNESS CENTER CONTINUES TO OFFER AN UP-TO-DATE FITNESS FACILITY AND LAP POOL THAT ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AT AFFORDABLE MONTHLY RATES. AS EQUIPMENT AGES, REPLACEMENTS ARE PURCHASED TO MAINTAIN THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THE FACILITY. IN FY2025, OCHC HIRED A NEW WELLNESS CENTER DIRECTOR WHO HAS IMPLEMENTED NEW PROGRAMS AND EXPANDED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY SERVING MULTIPLE AGE GROUPS AND FITNESS LEVELS. THE DIRECTOR NOW PROVIDES GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES AND PERSONALIZED WEIGHT ROOM INSTRUCTION TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS STAY ACTIVE AND HEALTHY. MEMBERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF FREE CLASSES AND SERVICES, INCLUDING HIIT, WATER AEROBICS, GROUP FITNESS, BEACHBODY, AND ATHLETIC TRAINING. INDEPENDENT PARTICIPATION OPTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR MEM
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 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 December 2000.
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 November 4, 2026.
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