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Cura

EIN 88-3576319 · Paynesville, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, PERSON-CENTERED CARE WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT, COMPASSION, AND INTEGRITY.

Income
$41.3 million
Spending
$34.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
1,871
Volunteers
358
Highest pay
$160,217, administrator - monticello

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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (housing, $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 81% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 698% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (1)
  1. $30.6 million spent. CURA IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL, PERSON CENTERED CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS GUIDED BY THE VALUES OF DIGNITY, RESPECT, COMPASSION, AND INTEGRITY. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE RESIDENTS CAN THRIVE PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY. ACROSS OUR LOCATIONS, WE OFFER A FULL CONTINUUM OF SERVICES, INCLUDING:- SKILLED NURSING CARE: COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH-QUALITY MEDICAL AND REHABILITATIVE CARE IN A WELCOMING SETTING.- INDEPENDENT LIVING: A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE WHILE ENSURING ACCESS TO RELIABLE SUPPORT.- ASSISTED LIVING: FLEXIBLE, PERSONALIZED SERVICES THAT HELP RESIDENTS MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE WHILE RECEIVING ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES.- MEMORY CARE: SECURE, THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED SPACES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MEMORY-SPECIFIC NEEDS, ALLOWING FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND PEACE OF MIND FOR FAMILIES.THROUGH INNOVATION AND A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE, CURA COMMUNITIES STRIVE TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERY RESIDENT WHILE FOSTERING A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR STAFF AND FAMILIES.IN 2024, CURA EXPANDED ITS REACH BY OPENING NEW LOCATIONS IN MELROSE, MONTICELLO, SAUK CENTRE, AND WILLMAR, FURTHERING ITS MISSION TO CREATE SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE SENIORS THRIVE PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY.

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 August 2022.

    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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