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Alliance for Better Long Term Care

EIN 05-0394877 · Warwick, RI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

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

THE ALLIANCE FOR BETTER LONG TERM CARE PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS, DIGNITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF RHODE ISLAND'S OLDER ADULTS, CAREGIVERS, AND ALL INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES. THROUGH EDUCATION, DIRECT SUPPORT, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AND COLLABORATIVE ADVOCACY, WE EMPOWER THOSE WE SERVE WITH THE TOOLS, INFORMATION, AND REPRESENTATION THEY NEED TO THRIVE.

Income
$815,172
Spending
$862,048
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
11
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$109,101, ri state ltc ombudsman (until 12/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 101% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
  1. $718,123 spent. IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND SUBJECT TO, THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS R.I.G.L. 42-66.7-1-17 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965, TITLE VII, CHAPTER 2- OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMS: 1) ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF LONG TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS, HOME AND HOSPICE CARE RECIPIENTS; 2) IDENTIFY, INVESTIGATE, AND RESOLVE COMPLAINTS THAT (A) ARE FILED BY RESIDENTS OR RECIPIENTS OF SERVICES AS OUTLINED ABOVE OR BY INDIVIDUALS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF, AND (B) RELATE TO ACTION, INACTION, OR DECISIONS BY (I) PROVIDERS, OR REPRESENTATIVES OF PROVIDERS, OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, (II) PUBLIC AGENCIES, OR (III) HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES THAT MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY, WELFARE, RIGHTS, OR QUALITY OF LIFE OF RESIDENTS OF LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES, OR RECIPIENTS OF HOME OR HOSPICE CARE (INCLUDING THE WELFARE AND RIGHTS OF THE RESIDENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPOINTMENT AND ACTIVITIES OF GUARDIANS AND REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES) AND HEALTH CARE AND FINANCIAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY; AND 3) PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS SHALL BE REQUIRED BY THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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