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Lawrence Community Health Services

EIN 13-1740022 · White Plains, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 56 cents.

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

What it says it does

LAWRENCE HOME CARE OF WESTCHESTER PROMOTES HEALTH; HEALTH FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY; PREVENTS DISEASE BY TEACHING THE PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH, HYGIENE AND SANITATION AND PROVIDES SKILLED NURSING CARE FOR THE SICK IN THEIR HOMES ON A PART TIME BASIS. JANSEN HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROVIDES PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE FOR DYING PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE BEREAVEMENT CENTER OF WESTCHESTER IS A COMMUNITY GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS.

Income
$14.4 million
Spending
$14.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
99
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$1.5 million, trustee/president

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 56 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 10 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $5.8 million spent. LAWRENCE HOME CARE OF WESTCHESTER IS A CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AGENCY PROVIDING SKILLED, PART-TIME CARE TO SELECTED PATIENTS IN THEIR HOMES. SERVICES INCLUDE SKILLED NURSING, THERAPIES (PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH), SOCIAL WORK AND HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES. THE FOCUS OF CARE IS SUPPORTIVE OF ACHIEVING MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE AND WELLNESS. CARE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL AREA RESIDENTS IN NEED OF SUCH SERVICES WHO MEET BASIC ADMISSION CRITERIA, REGARDLESS OF DIAGNOSIS OR ABILITY TO PAY.
  2. $5.0 million spent. JANSEN HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE IS A CERTIFIED HOSPICE PROGRAM OF PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WHICH PROVIDES PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE FOR DYING PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A MEDICALLY SUPERVISED INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS. HOSPICE CARE FOCUSES ON CARE AT HOME AND ASSURING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PATIENTS AND SUPPORTIVE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY. CARE IS AVAILABLE TO ALL AREA RESIDENTS IN NEED OF SUCH SERVICES WHO MEET HOSPICE ADMISSION CRITERIA, REGARDLESS OF DIAGNOSIS OR ABILITY TO PAY.
  3. $72,043 spent. BEREAVEMENT CENTER OF WESTCHESTER IS A COMMUNITY GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS. PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE THE TREEHOUSE PROGRAM, AN OPEN ENDED SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR SURVIVING PARENT OR GUARDIAN; THE SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS CONSULTATION SERVICES AND STAFF PRESENTATIONS ON DEALING WITH GRIEF; AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE WITH SCHOOL BASED BEREAVEMENT GROUPS. ADDITIONALLY, SERVICES SPECIFICALLY TARGETED FOR ADULTS INCLUDE GROUP SESSIONS AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING.

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 July 1959.

    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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