Immanuel Living at Buffalo Hill
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 84 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
MISSION - TO CREATE VIBRANT COMMUNITIES, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND PURPOSEFUL LIVING.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)VISION STATEMENT - IMMANUEL LIVING'S VISION IS ONE OF BOUNDLESS GROWTH AND INNOVATION. WE AIM TO FORGE A NEW PARADIGM IN SENIOR LIVING, WHERE RESIDENTS FLOURISH AND OUR TEAM IS EMPOWERED TO SHAPE A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE AND COMPASSION.CORE VALUES - ACRONYM: CIRCLE1. COMPASSION2. INTEGRITY3. RESILIENCE4. COLLABORATION5. LEARNING6. EXCELLENCE
- Income
- $32.5 million
- Spending
- $34.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- -18.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
- Employees
- 554
- Volunteers
- 14
- Highest pay
- $389,818, ceo
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
Weak: 19 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 103% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 84 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: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 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 (2)
- $25.6 million spent. IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL WAS INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF MONTANA ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1953. RECOGNIZED AS AN AFFILIATED SOCIAL MINISTRY ORGANIZATION BY THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA (ELCA), ITS MEMBERSHIP PRIMARILY CONSISTS OF LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONS WITHIN THE MONTANA SYNOD. HOWEVER, IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY AND ASSUMES FULL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS SUSTAINABILITY. TODAY, IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL STANDS AS ONE OF THE LARGEST LIFE PLAN COMMUNITIES IN MONTANA. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL PROVIDES A FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE THROUGH: (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)- SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION SERVICES - OPERATING AS THE RETREAT, IMMANUEL SKILLED CARE CENTER (ISCC)- INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING - OFFERED AT THE TERRACES (BUFFALO HILL TERRACE, BHT), THE VILLAS, AND THE COTTAGES- MEMORY CARE SERVICES - PROVIDED THROUGH THE LODGE AND THE RETREAT- OUTPATIENT THERAPY, OFFERING REHABILITATION SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC - OPERATING AS THE RETREAT- AT HOME SUPPORT - OPERATING AS IMMANUEL LIVING AT HOME- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - OPERATING AS GROWING ROOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER IN BOTH KALISPELL AND SOMERSFOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025:- THE RETREAT PROVIDED 39,226 DAYS OF CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.- IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL WAS AMONG THE LARGEST MEDICAID LONG-TERM CARE PROVIDERS IN FLATHEAD COUNTY, DELIVERING 15,529 DAYS OF CARE TO THE MEDICAID POPULATION, DESPITE A REIMBURSEMENT SHORTFALL OF NEARLY $1 MILLION.- THE TERRACES MAINTAINED A 97% OCCUPANCY RATE, WITH A TOTAL 60,498 RESIDENT DAYS, SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 40 ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS AND 23 MEMORY CARE RESIDENTS DAILY.- SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE SKILLED NURSING, ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES, THERAPY SERVICES (PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH), PASTORAL CARE, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, DINING, HOUSEKEEPING, AND LAUNDRY.IN ALIGNMENT WITH OUR MISSION, IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH:- CHAMBER AND ROTARY INVOLVEMENT:MEMBER OF BOTH THE KALISPELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE EVERGREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, PARTICIPATING IN FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. ACTIVE IN MULTIPLE ROTARY CLUBS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION ANNUAL ENDOWMENT FUND. - LOCAL OUTREACH AND SUPPORT:30 MEALS FOR THE ABBIE SHELTER 100 MEALS FOR FEED THE FLATHEAD 30 SACK LUNCHES FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 100 SACK LUNCHES PER MONTH FOR THE FLATHEAD WARMING CENTER CLOTHING DONATIONS TO SECOND HELPINGS THRIFT STORE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO NUMEROUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING: ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION LOGAN HEALTH FOUNDATION FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION KALISPELL CHAMBER FOUNDATION EVERGREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTANA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION - EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS:HOSTING CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES FOR BOTH RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. PROVIDING MEETING SPACE FOR VARIOUS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. PARTNERING WITH THE SALVATION ARMY FOR THE ANNUAL GIVING TREE HOLIDAY SUPPORT PROGRAM- LEADERSHIP AND INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS:IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL STAFF MEMBERS ACTIVELY SERVE ON KEY INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY BOARDS, INCLUDING: MONTANA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION MONTANA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL/MONTANA ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION KALISPELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROTARY & LEADERSHIP FLATHEAD MONTANA AMBASSADORS BOARD FLATHEAD COUNTY HEALTHCARE COALITION GLACIER SYMPHONY AND CHORALE UNITED WAY - COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL IS DEDICATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, COMPOSTING OVER 65,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WASTE ANNUALLY, AND IS PROUDLY CERTIFIED AS A GREEN RESTAURANT, DEMONSTRATING OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES. WE ALSO INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE BY: OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS TO EMPLOYEES PURSUING EDUCATION IN ANY FIELD. PROVIDING NO-COST CNA TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION. HOSTING NURSING AND THERAPY STUDENTS FOR CLINICAL INTERNSHIPS IN PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY FROM MONTANA AND BEYOND. IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL REMAINS STEADFAST IN ITS MISSION TO SERVE OLDER ADULTS AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY THROUGH COMPASSIONATE CARE, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WHILE THIS SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS KEY INITIATIVES, OUR IMPACT EXTENDS FAR BEYOND THESE EFFORTSCONTINUING TO ENRICH LIVES EVERY DAY.
- $2.4 million spent. IMMANUEL LIVING AT HOME IS AN EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP-BASED PROGRAM BY IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL. TAILORED TO SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS, THIS INITIATIVE EMPHASIZES PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE, ENSURING OUR MEMBERS CAN RETAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND ENJOY THE COMFORT OF THEIR HOMES AS THEY AGE. MEMBERS ALSO ENJOY THE PRIVILEGE OF ACCESSING THE MYRIAD OF AMENITIES ON OUR MAIN CAMPUS, SEAMLESSLY BRIDGING HOME LIVING WITH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
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
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1961.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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