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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1785343

BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BROOKINGS, SD 57006

Financials

$250K$315K2023$302K$377K2024$359K$248K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$358,898$248,302$110,596$1,347,458$4,471$1,342,987
December 31, 2024990$301,548$377,035-$75,487$1,238,721$6,330$1,232,391
December 31, 2023990$250,028$314,688-$64,660$1,313,241$5,363$1,307,878
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$295,137
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$38,185
Net income from fundraising events
$25,576
Other revenue
$25,576

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$163,409
Other salaries and wages
$50,482
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$65,200
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$429
Program services (functional)
$183,102
Management and general (functional)
$31,600
Fundraising (functional)
$33,600

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,238,721
Total assets, end of year
$1,347,458
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,471
Net assets, end of year
$1,342,987
Net assets without donor restrictions
$639,699
Net assets with donor restrictions
$703,288
Gross receipts
$380,444
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
SD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tara MillsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Karin EmeryVice president
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Amber HemmestadSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Rod Kingdirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Joshua Warnedirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Scott Kranzdirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Jason Merkleydirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tara MillsPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Karin EmeryVice president
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Amber HemmestadSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Rod Kingdirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Tom Fishbackdirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Scott Kranzdirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Jason Merkleydirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tom FishbackChair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Tara MillsVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Karin EmerySecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Amber Hemmestadmember
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Rod KingMember
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Jason Merkleymember
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
300 22ND AVENUE, BROOKINGS, SD 57006-2480
In care of
% KEVIN COFFEY
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Jason Merkley, 300 22nd Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006
Signed the 990
Jason Merkley, Authorized Official
Phone
(605) 696-8855

Mission

Inspiring people to support Brookings Health System through philanthropy, recognizing the vital role of local healthcare in sustaining quality of life in our community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The organization donated $125,445 to Brookings Health System in support of its mission during 2025. Disbursements from fund balances for projects, equipment and services at Brookings Health System: - $121,953 from the Progress Lives Here capital fund; -$2,673 from the Neighborhoods at Brookview fund to support resident activities;- $720 from the General fund to provide transportation to patients in need; - $99 from the General fund to provide patients with prescription assistance. The organization issued the following funds to organizations outside of Brookings Health System: - $9,312 from the JOY fund to support local charities/scholarships; - $3,500 from the Employee Emergency fund to support employees in financial crisis;- $800 from the Unrestricted fund to support other local charities; - $528 from the Employee Fitness fund to purchase exercise software.
    Expenses $183,102 · grants $139,585

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1785343
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E122)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,347,458
Income (IRS master file)
$380,444

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$358,898$248,302$1,347,458IRS
990December 2024$301,548$377,035$1,238,721IRS
990December 2023$250,028$314,688$1,313,241XML
990December 2022$216,019$347,480$1,383,847IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-1785343).

Questions about BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION is 27-1785343.
Is BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jason Merkley.
Who are the officers and directors of BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BROOKINGS HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $358,898, expenses of $248,302 and total assets of $1,347,458 at year end.

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