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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0247706

IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL

Tax-exempt · KALISPELL, MT 59901

Financials

$25.9M$29.5M2022$31.3M$32.4M2023$32.5M$34.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$32,530,724$34,226,305-$1,695,581$112,248,868$115,665,892-$3,417,024
June 30, 2024990$31,333,800$32,377,375-$1,043,575$71,212,509$73,720,350-$2,507,841
June 30, 2023990$25,896,211$29,543,275-$3,647,064$71,288,709$72,878,631-$1,589,922
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$601,704
Program service revenue
$29,739,082
Investment income
$873,292
Net gain from sales of assets
$256,315
Other revenue
$1,316,646

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$68,451
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$922,469
Other salaries and wages
$16,735,133
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$20,456,545
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$167,844
Accounting fees
$93,041
Occupancy
$840,687
Travel
$115,275
Depreciation
$2,959,273
Program services (functional)
$28,029,001
Management and general (functional)
$5,690,404
Fundraising (functional)
$506,900

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$71,212,509
Total assets, end of year
$112,248,868
Total liabilities, end of year
$115,665,892
Net assets, end of year
-$3,417,024
Land, buildings and equipment
$47,558,008
Publicly traded securities
$42,867,675
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$4,274,421
Net assets with donor restrictions
$857,397
Gross unrelated business income
$976,164
Gross receipts
$87,613,625
Employees
554
Volunteers
14
Year formed
1953
State of legal domicile
MT

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JASON CRONKCEO
Officer
38$359,301$30,517
CARLA WILTONCOO
Officer
38$203,477$29,130
TERYN WALDENBERGCFO
Officer
38$202,706$10,032
WILLIAM SHAFFERDIRECTOR OF REHAB
Highest-paid employee
40$133,954$26,051
DAVID JOLLYDIR. OF REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$151,067$6,086
ASHLEY STRODSDIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND SALES
Highest-paid employee
40$125,067$9,573
SHELLY HENSLEYRN NIGHT SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Highest-paid employee
43$130,630$2,420
HEIDI HICKETHIERFOUNDATION DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
0$122,375$5,419
JOHN ERFLECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANDY KIRKVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LARRY SIMPSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PASTOR SETH NELSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CALLIE LANGOHRIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAREN ENGELLANTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID HABELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
7 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JIM HEIMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DR LARRY IWERSENDIRECTOR (THROUGH OCTOBER 2024)
Trustee or director
1$0
DOUG NELSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RANDY OGLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON SPRINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JUDY WINDAUERDIRECTOR (THROUGH OCTOBER 2024)
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JASON CRONKCEO
Officer
38$328,607$36,034
TERYN WALDENBERGCFO
Officer
38$245,653$9,640
CARLA WILTONCOO
Officer
38$184,961$27,301
DAVID JOLLYPLANT & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$155,167$6,798
WILLIAM SHAFFERDIRECTOR OF REHAB
Highest-paid employee
40$130,290$24,341
SHELLY HENSLEYRN NIGHT SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Highest-paid employee
43$128,756$2,376
HEIDI HICKETHIERFOUNDATION DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
0$109,200$17,027
LISA GANDOLFIDIRECTOR OF NURSING
Highest-paid employee
40$116,656$6,078
JOHN ERFLECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANDY KIRKVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LARRY SIMPSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PASTOR SETH NELSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CALLIE LANGOHRIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAREN ENGELLANTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID HABELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM HEIMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DR LARRY IWERSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOM LUNDDIRECTOR (THRU 10/23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DOUG NELSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RANDY OGLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUDY WINDAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JASON CRONKCEO
Officer
38$304,028$27,204
CARLA WILTONCOO
Officer
38$172,597$23,379
TERYN WALDENBERGCFO
Officer
38$180,633$14,422
WILLIAM SHAFFERADMINISTRATOR/DIRECTOR OF REHAB
Highest-paid employee
40$130,847$21,297
DAVID JOLLYPLANT & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$132,443$4,241
LISA GANDOLFIDIRECTOR OF NURSING
Highest-paid employee
40$114,481$5,903
DAVID GARNETTREGISTERED NURSE
Highest-paid employee
46$108,857$10,396
SHELLY HENSLEYRN NIGHT SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Highest-paid employee
43$112,363$2,052
CALLIE LANGOHRCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JIM HEIMIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOHN ERFLEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LARRY SIMPSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JEFF WILSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LINDA CONNERSDIRECTOR (THROUGH 10/16/22)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAREN ENGELLANTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID HABELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR LARRY IWERSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TOM LUNDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DOUG NELSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PASTOR SETH NELSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUDY WINDAUERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
185 CRESTLINE AVE, KALISPELL, MT 59901-3573
In care of
% TERYN WALDENBERG
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JASON CRONK, 185 CRESTLINE AVENUE, KALISPELL, MT 59901
Signed the 990
TERYN WALDENBERG, CFO
Phone
(406) 752-9612
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

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

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $25,593,990 · grants $68,451 · revenue $29,252,366
  • 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.
    Expenses $2,435,011 · revenue $486,716

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0247706
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Church
Exempt since
1961
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$112,248,868
Income (IRS master file)
$87,613,625

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$32,530,724$34,226,305$112,248,868IRS
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$31,333,800$32,377,375$71,212,509IRS
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$25,896,211$29,543,275$71,288,709XML
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$25,428,001$27,135,247$74,381,473IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 81-0247706).

Questions about IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL

What is the EIN of IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL is 81-0247706.
Is IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1961.
Which annual return does IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL 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 IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JASON CRONK.
Who are the officers and directors of IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $359,301 (JASON CRONK, CEO).
How much revenue does IMMANUEL LIVING AT BUFFALO HILL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $32,530,724, expenses of $34,226,305 and total assets of $112,248,868 at year end.

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