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Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home

EIN 11-1661349 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BROOKLYN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOME IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH HAS A HISTORIC RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. THE FUNDAMENTAL MISSION OF THE HOME IS TO PERPETUATE THE HEALING MINISTRY OF CHRIST BY PROMOTING THOSE VALUES WHICH REINFORCE REVERENCE FOR LIFE, DIGNITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL, LOVE, COMPASSION, AND SERVICE TO OTHERS. PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND PERSONAL ENERGIES OF THE HOME WILL BE DIRECTED TOWARD SEEKING OUT, INITIATING, PROMOTING, SUSTAINING AND SUPPORTING THOSE HEALTH SERVICES WHICH ENABLE PERSONS TO REALIZE THEIR OPTIMAL FULLNESS OF BEING. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE TRUSTEES AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL SEEK TO CREATE, MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE HIGH STANDARDS OF ADMINISTRATION, FISCAL MANAGEMENT, QUALITY MEDICAL AND NURSING CARE, SUPPORTIVE SOCIAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS MAINTAIN MODERN, CLEAN AND SAFE PHYSICAL FACILITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$17.3 million
Spending
$17.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
127
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$657,260, cfo

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: 43 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $16.0 million spent. THE HOME DELIVERS LONG-TERM, 24-HOUR, SKILLED NURSING CARE TO THE DEBILITATED AND CHRONICALLY ILL. WE ARE FULLY EQUIPPED TO GIVE COMPREHENSIVE, QUALITY CARE TO PERSONS RECOVERING FROM STROKE, MAJOR SURGERY, AND ACCIDENTS; AND TO THOSE AFFLICTED WITH ANY OF A MULTITUDE OF AILMENTS.ATTENDING PHYSICIANS, A MEDICAL DIRECTOR, AND A FULL COMPLEMENT OF CONSULTING PHYSICIANS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE RANGE OF MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PODIATRIC SERVICES. THE HOME ALSO PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF THERAPIES TO RESIDENTS GUIDED BY OUR FAMILY OF SENSITIVE AND SKILLED CARE-GIVERS WHO BELIEVE EACH RESIDENT IS A UNIQUE, SPECIAL INDIVIDUAL. THESE INCLUDE SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL, MUSIC, AND PHYSICAL THERAPY.EACH FLOOR ACCOMMODATES FORTY RESIDENTS IN DOUBLE AND SINGLE ROOMS, EACH WITH A PRIVATE SINK AND TOILET. RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO BRING PERSONAL BELONGINGS, AND MAY HAVE TV'S, RADIOS, AND TELEPHONES IN THEIR ROOMS. SPACIOUS LOUNGE ROOMS ON EACH FLOOR ARE USED FOR ACTIVITIES AND SOCIALIZING. DELICIOUS MEALS ARE FRESHLY PREPARED IN OUR KITCHEN BY THE HOUSE CHEF IN COOPERATION WITH OUR FOOD SERVICES DIRECTOR. OUR LICENSED STAFF DIETICIAN SUPERVISES SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS.THE BRIGHT DINING ROOM IS THE SCENE OF BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, AND HOLIDAY PARTIES PLANNED FOR RESIDENTS. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IS FREQUENTLY PROVIDED. WE ALSO HAVE A LIBRARY, BEAUTY PARLOR/BARBER SHOP, AND A LOVELY OUTDOOR PATIO. RESIDENTS ARE OFFERED A VARIED PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ARTS AND CRAFTS, MOVIES, CONCERTS, GAMES, AND PATIO BARBECUES IN WARM WEATHER. THE RESIDENTS' COUNCIL GIVES ALL INTERESTED RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOICE SUGGESTIONS AND CONCERNS ABOUT LIFE AT THE HOME.EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO INSURE THAT RESIDENTS FEEL AND REMAIN A PART OF THE COMMUNITY BY OUTINGS TO LOCAL EVENTS SUCH AS CONCERTS AND PICNICS. VOLUNTEERS FROM CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS AT THE FACILITY. REGULARLY-SCHEDULED PROTESTANT, CATHOLIC, AND JEWISH SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES ARE HELD IN OUR CHAPEL. THE HOME HAD APPROXIMATELY 38,895 PATIENT DAYS RENDERED TO 167 PATIENTS IN 2024.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 1999.

    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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