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Riverstone Senior Life Services Inc

EIN 13-3355074 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RIVERSTONE IS A MULTI-SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON THE NEEDS OF OLDER PEOPLE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENABLE OLDER PEOPLE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES, WITH THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE, AS LONG AS THEY CHOOSE.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
25
Highest pay
$114,753, executive di

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 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 (3)
  1. $870,858 spent. MEMORY CENTER: A SOCIAL ADULT DAY PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH MEMORY LOSS DUE TO ALZHEIMER'S OR OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA IS OPEN, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM,PROVIDING SOCIALIZATION AND THRAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES THAT HELP MAXIMIZE THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CAREGIVERS.
  2. $1.0 million spent. OLDER ADULT CENTER: IT OFFERS CONGREGATE LUNCH, AND A WIDE VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ENGLISH/CITIZENSHIP CLASSES, NUTRITION EDUCATION, HEALTH PROMOTION WORKSHOPS, AND FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS. AN EXPERIENCED CASEWORKER STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH ENTITLEMENTS AND BENEFITS, RESOLUTION OF HOUSING PROBLEMS, AND IMMIGRATION ISSUES.
  3. $49,069 spent. SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT: PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE AND/OR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. ASSISTANCE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO HELPING SECURE ENTITLEMENTS, MONEY MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO RESOLVE HOUSING AND IMMIGRATION ISSUES, ETC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 February 1988.

    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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