Nonprofit · EIN 42-6122260
CASS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION
Also known as HOMECARE PLUS
Tax-exempt · ATLANTIC, IA 50022
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $693,884 | $191,676 | $502,208 | $1,958,834 | $0 | $1,958,834 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $125,350 | $181,621 | -$56,271 | $1,335,020 | $0 | $1,335,020 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $110,586 | $125,222 | -$14,636 | $1,223,139 | $0 | $1,223,139 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $657,304
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $47,761
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$11,181
- Other revenue
- -$11,181
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $143,393
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,625
- Program services (functional)
- $171,131
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,316
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,229
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,335,020
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,958,834
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,958,834
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,408,786
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,445,457
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $513,377
- Gross receipts
- $723,956
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIS WERNIMONT | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JO ANN POEPPE | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LORILYN SCHULTES | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LUCAS MOSIER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JODY LORENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICK HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD HENNINGSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENNEDY FREUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN RUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETH SPIEKER | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $75,039 | $47,758 |
| KRIS WERNIMONT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN POEPPE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCAS MOSIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORILYN SCHULTES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY LORENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD HENNINGSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNEDY FREUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN RUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETH SPIEKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $74,878 | $12,128 |
| KRIS WERNIMONT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ANN POEPPE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE CHASE | TREASURER THRU 9/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCAS MOSIER | BOARD MEMBER/ TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORILYN SCHULTES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EARLENE KRAUTH | BOARD MEMBER THRU 10/2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK HUNT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD HENNINGSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JERALD PUTNAM | BOARD MEMBER THRU 2/2023 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SID KNOP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY LORENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1501 E 10TH ST, ATLANTIC, IA 50022-1936
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KOLTON HEWLETT, 1501 EAST 10TH STREET, ATLANTIC, IA 50022
- Signed the 990
- KOLTON HEWLETT, CASS HEALTH CFO
- Phone
- (712) 243-3250
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR EQUIPMENT, EDUCATION, SERVICE AND FACILITY NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (CASS HEALTH), A CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL SERVING CASS COUNTY AND SURROUNDING RURAL COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHWEST IOWA. FUNDS RAISED THROUGH DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO SUPPORT HOSPITAL PROGRAMS, PATIENT CARE SERVICES, AND CLINICAL INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE LOCALLY. DURING THE YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR HOSPITAL PROGRAMS AND EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES. THESE CONTRIBUTIONS HELP ENSURE THAT RESIDENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES CLOSE TO HOME WITHOUT THE NEED TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES FOR CARE.Expenses $100,000 · grants $100,000
- THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE COMMUNITY AND STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING HEALTHCARE CAREERS AND FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES AND THERAPEUTIC SPACES THAT BENEFIT PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND STAFF. DURING THE YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORTED PROJECTS SUCH AS THE HEALING GARDEN AND OTHER HEALTH-RELATED INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE WELLNESS, HEALING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH CASS HEALTH.Expenses $54,428 · grants $30,000
- THE FOUNDATION ALSO ADMINISTERS AND SUPPORTS SEVERAL COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND CHARITABLE INITIATIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CASS HEALTH AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THESE INCLUDE PROGRAMS SUCH AS ADOPT-A-FAMILY, CASS HEALTH JEANS DAYS CHARITABLE INITIATIVES, THE NURSE HONOR GUARD, AND HOPE SQUAD. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, THE FOUNDATION HELPS COORDINATE AND DISTRIBUTE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED, RECOGNIZE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING.Expenses $16,703 · grants $13,393
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-6122260
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,958,834
- Income (IRS master file)
- $723,956
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $693,884 | $191,676 | $1,958,834 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $125,350 | $181,621 | $1,335,020 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $110,586 | $125,222 | $1,223,139 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $402,070 | $135,330 | $1,148,388 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 42-6122260).
Questions about CASS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CASS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CASS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION is 42-6122260.
- Is CASS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to CASS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CASS COUNTY 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 CASS COUNTY 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 CASS COUNTY 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 CASS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KOLTON HEWLETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of CASS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CASS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $693,884, expenses of $191,676 and total assets of $1,958,834 at year end.
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