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Morningside Ministries

EIN 74-1388420 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FAITH-BASED MISSION OF MORNINGSIDE MINISTRIES IS TO ENHANCE THE DIGNITY AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OLDER ADULTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARE-GIVERS WITH COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Income
$40.7 million
Spending
$40.9 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
-17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
600
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$371,556, ceo/president

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: 30 out of 100. Higher than 2% 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

    2 of 20

    It owes 88% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

    17 of 17 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 (5)
  1. $9.4 million spent. NURSING SERVICES: PROVIDES COMPLETE RANGE OF HEALTH SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN NURSING BEDS AND IN ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES. RESIDENTS RECEIVE SKILLED AND INTERMEDIATE NURSING CARE, MEALS, DIETITIAN'S SERVICES, AND A WIDE RANGE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IT ALSO INCLUDES A FULL RANGE OF REHABILITATION SERVICES, INCLUDING PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY. SPECIALIZED NURSING AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER DEMENTIA-RELATED DISEASES. DURING 2024, ABOUT 1,350 RESIDENTS WERE PROVIDED FULL-TIME NURSING CARE, INCLUDING REHABILITATION SERVICES, MEMORY CARE AND HOME HEALTH. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE RESIDENTS WHOSE PAYOR SOURCES ARE PRIVATE PAY, MEDICARE, AND MEDICAID. ALSO, THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO OBTAIN SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ORGANIZATION. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE COVENANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. COVENANT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS BASED ON "NEED AND IS PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS WHO MEET THE NEED CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY MANAGEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED COVENANT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,000 DURING 2024. THE COST OF CHARITY CARE PROVIDED WAS APPROXIMATELY $2,954,000 IN 2024.
  2. $7.5 million spent. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - INCLUDES HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,350 RESIDENTS ON A DAILY BASIS. ALSO INCLUDES THE MAINTENANCE OF THE GROUNDS, BUILDINGS, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT CONNECTED WITH APPROXIMATELY 600,000 SQ. FT. OF BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THREE SEPARATE CAMPUSES. ALSO INCLUDES PROVIDING MEETING PLACES FOR VARIOUS LOCAL ELDERLY AND HEALTH SERVICE GROUP'S EDUCATIONAL ACTIV-ITIES.
  3. $6.2 million spent. DIETARY SERVICES - PROVIDES DAILY MEALS FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,350 RESIDENTS, DIETARY SERVICES INCLUDE SELECTIVE MENUS (GIVING RESIDENTS A CHOICE OF MENUS) AND ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF ALL DIET TYPES FROM PUREE, GROUND, SALT, CALORIE REGULATED, AND ANY OTHER SPECIAL NUTRITION NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS ON A 24 HOUR BASIS.
  4. $2.9 million spent. ANCILLARY SERVICES - INCLUDES INTERNAL FEEDING, IV'S, LABS, RESPIRATORY, TPN, OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH, PHYSCIAL AND OTHER THERAPY SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY. ALSO INCLUDES PROVIDING MEETING PLACES FOR VARIOUS LOCAL ELDERLY AND HEALTH SERCVICE GROUPS' EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  5. $1.1 million spent. LIFE ENRICHMENT - SERVICES PERFORMED BY SOCIAL WORKERS, CHAPLAINS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES STAFF. THIS AREA ALSO INCLUDES SERVICES SUCH AS THE BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOPS WHICH ARE PROVIDED AT A NOMINAL CHARGE FOR THE RESIDENTS. SOCIAL WORKERS, TOGETHER WITH HEALTH SERVICES AND SOCIAL SERVICES STAFFS, EVALUATE THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS AND THEN PLAN AND DESIGN PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE DAILY LIVES OF APPROXIMATELY 1,350 RESIDENTS AS WELL AS THE ELDERLY COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE PROGRAMS ARE ENHANCED BY APPROXIMATELY 10,000 HOURS CONTRIBUTED BY VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY.

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 November 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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