Peterborough Retirement Community at Upland Farm Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
RIVERMEAD IS A PROGRESSIVE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY THAT ADVOCATES FOR AN ENRICHED LIFESTYLE WITH CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE "O".WE CONTINUOUSLY STRIVE TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, HOLISTIC LIFECARE PROGRAMS, AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN A FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER. IN SERVING THIS COMMITMENT, WE SEEK TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT.
- Income
- $38.0 million
- Spending
- $30.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- -30.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 87%
- Employees
- 476
- Volunteers
- 120
- Highest pay
- $378,072, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 107% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 23% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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)
- $27.3 million spent. RIVERMEAD HAS INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY SUPPORT RESIDENCES AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AGED 62 AND OLDER. THESE RESIDENCES ARE AVAILABLE UNDER A LIFECARE CONTRACT, WHICH GUARANTEES RESIDENTS ACCESS TO DINING, HEALTHCARE, PROGRAMMING, AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THEIR LIVES. RIVERMEAD HAS NEVER TERMINATED A RESIDENCE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT SOLELY BASED UPON A RESIDENT'S INABILITY TO PAY HIS OR HER MONTHLY FEE IN FULL. IN 2025, RIVERMEAD PROVIDED $179,000 IN CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.RIVERMEAD IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND AMENITIES TO ENRICH RESIDENTS' LIVES INCLUDING EXCEPTIONAL DINING EXPERIENCES, THERAPY SERVICES, HOME HEALTH SERVICES, HOUSEKEEPING, MAINTENANCE SERVICES, A WELLNESS CENTER, AN INDOOR POOL, TRANSPORTATION, TWO LIBRARIES, A MOVIE THEATER, A WOODWORKING SHOP, A GREEN HOUSE, AN ART GALLERY, WALKING TRAILS, CROQUET COURTS, BOCCE COURTS, AND RAISED GARDEN BEDS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 October 7, 2026.
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