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Whitney Center Inc

EIN 06-0924891 · Hamden, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak19 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 155 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

WHITNEY CENTER'S MISSION, EXCELLENCE IN SENIOR LIVING, IS GROUNDED IN THE PRINCIPAL THAT ALL ELDERS, REGARDLESS OF PHYSICAL OR COGNITIVE ABILITY, HAVE THE RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN LIFE AND SEEK FULFILLMENT. OUR IDEALS OF SELF-DETERMINATION, LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONTINUAL GROWTH ARE UNBOUNDED BY AGE AND EMBRACED BY A PERSON-CENTERED PHILOSOPHY.

Income
$38.1 million
Spending
$41.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-30.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
453
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$462,874, president & 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: 19 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 118% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 155 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 25

    12 of 13 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 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)
  1. $35.5 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED TO OWN AND OPERATE A LIFE PLAN (CONTINUING CARE) COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES EXCELLENCE IN SENIOR LIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 314 RESIDENTS AND AN ADDITIONAL 130 COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY EMPHASIZING ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN RESIDENTS AND STAFF. A BROAD ARRAY OF SERVICES IS OFFERED THAT ALLOWS RESIDENTS TO CHOOSE AND USE WHAT IS APPROPRIATE TO THEIR SITUATION INCLUDING HOUSING, MEALS, HOUSEKEEPING, ACTIVITIES AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES INCLUDING FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, PERSONAL CARE, MEMORY SUPPORT CARE, NURSING CARE AND THERAPY SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS A PROGRAM OF SERVICES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THEIR HOME. (SEE SCHEDULE O)- HEALTH CENTER SERVICES PROVIDED 8,038 DAYS OF CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC AND CONVALESCENT MEDICAL NEEDS. - ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES RESPONDED TO OVER 1,238 RESIDENT EMERGENCY CALLS AND PROVIDED VARIOUS LEVELS OF ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 60 RESIDENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS. - WELLNESS SERVICES PROVIDED SERVICES FOR OVER 1,150 RESIDENT VISITS IN THE WELLNESS CLINIC, WELLNESS SEMINARS WERE OFFERED TO RESIDENTS AND STAFF ON A REGULAR BASIS. - HOUSEKEEPING & LAUNDRY SERVICES WEEKLY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES PROVIDED TO AN AVERAGE OF 228 INDEPENDENT LIVING AND 60 MEMORY LIVING UNITS AND DAILY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES TO AN AVERAGE OF 22 SKILLED NURSING RESIDENTS. - DIETARY SERVICES SERVED OVER 158,000 MEALS TO RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS. - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGH THE PASSENGER BUS ANNUALLY PROVIDES OVER 3,500 RUNS FOR APPROXIMATELY 4,400 RESIDENT PASSENGERS AND THE HANDICAPPED VAN PROVIDED OVER 240 RUNS FOR APPROXIMATELY 240 RESIDENT PASSENGERS WITH ADDITIONAL RUNS FOR RESIDENT IN OTHER TRANSPORTATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF MEDICAL AND PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING, AND ENTERTAINMENT.

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

  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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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