St. Louis Altenheim

“Form 990 is initially reviewed by the board of directors and the director of finance after preparation by the outside accounting firm. A copy of the 990 is then made available for the governing body to review prior to filing with irs.”

“The organization follows an annual disclosure policy that details the corporate compliance and quality programs which include conflicts of interest.”

“For the top day-to-day management employees, annually published comparable compensation data for the industry is reviewed by the governing board as part of the annual compensation approval process. Discussions and research performed during the compensation process are duly documented.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“In 1899, a group of residents in south st. Louis had an idea to build and provide a "hospitable haven for all decent elderly citizens, regardless of religious or national background, so each can experience a high quality of life." more than 115 years later, the st. Louis altenheim staff and board of directors continue to fulfill this mission, as one of the few remaining 501(c)(3), not-for-profit communities dedicated to the providing care and services for seniors. The altenheim is a boutique facility that provides independent residences and, for those in need, assisted living, memory care and nursing services that foster the most independent life possible, while meeting the unique needs and preferences of each resident. The altenheim staff and residents actively participate in and support charitable activities in the community. In 2017, residents created crafts and meals for the homeless shelter, volunteers accumulated over 3,600 hours including a boy scouts eagle scout project initiated, an internship project with a st. Louis university (slu) graduate student in the school of public health and social justice, slu high school seniors volunteer hours, community volunteer hours in the memory care unit, the bavaria, veteran's programs. The altenheim is a clinical site for nursing education as well as a site for other professional continuing education programs. The altenheim also hosts veterans as well as multiple religious/spiritual services, including catholic, lutheran, protestant services in the chapel. In 2017, over 2000 guest meals were served at no cost to our guests, some of who visit from the local community and stay a few hours, others who visit for a few days and stay in our guest rooms.”

“The organization has a committee which provides oversight for the review of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed since the prior year.”