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United Methodist Homes Inc

EIN 06-0987394 · Shelton, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES THAT SUPPORTS HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE,AND DIGNITY. WE BUILD THIS CONTINUUM ON THE BELIEF THAT A RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED PHILOSOPHY BEST SUSTAINS BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
76.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
18
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$855,894, president & ceo, assistant secretary

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 76.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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 September 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. $1.9 million spent. UNITED METHODIST HOMES, INC. PROVIDES HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES THROUGH ITS AFFILIATES.UNITED METHODIST HOMES' AFFILIATES INCLUDE:- BISHOP WICKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, INC. IS A 120 BED NON-PROFIT SKILLED NURSING FACILITY.- WESLEY HEIGHTS, INC. OFFERS ELDERLY PERSONS A COMMUNITY LIFE-STYLE DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, HAPPINESS, AND USEFULNESS IN LONGER LIVING BY PROVIDING, ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS, APPROPRIATE HOUSING, MEDICAL, NURSING AND RELATED FACILITIES, AND SERVICES ESPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS. WESLEY HEIGHTS OPERATES 202 UNITS INCLUDING STUDIO, EFFICIENCY, AND CONGREGATE APARTMENTS AND COTTAGES.- CROSBY COMMONS, INC. IS A 68 UNIT NON-PROFIT, MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY. - CARELINK CORPORATION IS A NON-PROFIT, LICENSED ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES AGENCY WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF CERTAIN AFFILIATES. - THE LONG HILL COMPANY IS A CONNECTICUT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO AFFILIATES AND THIRD PARTY CLIENTS. LONG HILL IS THE PARENT OF TWO WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARIES, MIDDLEWOODS OF FARMINGTON, LLC AND SENIOR LIVING SERVICES, LLC, COLLECTIVELY ("LONG HILL AND SUBSIDIARIES"). MIDDLEWOODS OF FARMINGTON, LLC IS A CONNECTICUT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY THAT OPERATES AS A MANAGED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY. SENIOR LIVING SERVICES, LLC IS A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LICENSED AS AN ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES AGENCY WHICH PROVIDES SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF MIDDLEWOODS OF FARMINGTON, LLC. - MIDDLEWOODS OF NEWINGTON, INC. IS A 60 UNIT NON-PROFIT, MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY.- WESLEYAN FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH AND AGING, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE CARE OF SENIORS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO UMH AND ITS AFFILIATES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 October 13, 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 September 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 January 2002.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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