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Duncaster Incorporated

EIN 06-1051218 · Bloomfield, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DUNCASTER'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN SENIOR LIVING, LIFE ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES, AND PERSON-CENTERED CARE.

Income
$33.5 million
Spending
$34.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-19.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
359
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$357,719, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 11% 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

    2 of 20

    It owes 95% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    15 of 16 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, 2024, 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. $29.1 million spent. DUNCASTER IS AN AWARD-WINNING CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WHOSE MISSION IS TO OFFER A HIGH QUALITY INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE TO SENIOR ADULTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE HOUSING, WIDE-RANGING SERVICES, WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE. ESTABLISHED IN 1984 AS THE FIRST NOT-FOR-PROFIT LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY IN THE GREATER HARTFORD AREA. DUNCASTER OFFERS INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, SKILLED NURSING, MEMORY CARE, LONG-TERM CARE, EDUCATION, WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION SERVICES ON DUNCASTER'S BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED SINGLE-SITE 94-ACRE CAMPUS.DUNCASTER HAS PLEDGED TO PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY TO ALL SENIOR ADULTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, FAMILIAL STATUS, DISABILITY OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.DUNCASTER INDEPENDENT LIVING PROVIDES SUPPORT AND AMENITIES FOR SENIORS WHO NO LONGER WANT TO LIVE ALONE OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HOME MAINTENANCE. DUNCASTER RESIDENTS ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING 40 DIFFERENT CLUBS AND GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL, ART AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS, CASUAL AND FINE DINING, ACTIVE FITNESS ACTIVITIES, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, HOUSEKEEPING AND TRANSPORTATION.AT DUNCASTER, RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE PRIMARY CARE PROVIDED BY BOARD-CERTIFIED GERIATRICIANS AND GERIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS AFFILIATED WITH HARTFORD HEALTH CARE MEDICAL GROUP. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A RESIDENT IS PART OF HARTFORD HEALTH CARE MEDICAL GROUP, THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE SEEN AND HAVE A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF PRIORITY AT THE CLINIC. RESIDENTS MAY SELECT ONE OF THE GERIATRICIANS AS THEIR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN IF THEY WISH TO HAVE THE CONVENIENCE OF HAVING THEIR DOCTOR ON CAMPUS.ASSISTED LIVING AT DUNCASTER IS LICENSED AND OFFERS A REGISTERED NURSE ON DUTY 24 HOURS A DAY. ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS RECEIVE PERSONALIZED ATTENTION WITH THEIR DAILY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING DRESSING, PERSONAL HYGIENE, ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICATION AND PERSONAL CARE. RESIDENTS KEEP ACTIVE WITH ACCESS TO WELLNESS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, DINING AND TRANSPORTATION.DUNCASTER'S CALEB HITCHCOCK HEALTH CENTER IS A 60-BED SKILLED NURSING CENTER LOCATED ON THE DUNCASTER CAMPUS. IT OFFERS SHORT- AND LONG-TERM REHABILITATION SERVICES, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, RESPITE AND HOSPICE CARE, MEMORY CARE AND A FULL ARRAY OF SKILLED NURSING SERVICES DELIVERED IN A COMFORTABLE, SAFE ENVIRONMENT FEATURING SPACIOUS PRIVATE ROOMS WITH SHOWERS, GENEROUS CLOSET SPACE, NATURAL LIGHTING AND FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF DUNCASTER AND TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.DUNCASTER'S DOGWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD PROVIDES A SECURE ENVIRONMENT WITH PERSONALIZED CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND OTHER DEMENTIA CONDITIONS. WE PROMOTE COMFORT AND ENGAGEMENT. MEMORY CARE IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO REQUIRE IT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 June 1986.

    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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