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Good Shepherd Fairview Foundation Inc

EIN 13-3386383 · Binghamton, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GOOD SHEPHERD-FAIRVIEW FOUNDATION, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AFFILIATED WITH FGS, INC., GOOD SHEPHERD VILAGE AT ENDWELL, INC. AND GOOD SHEPHERD-FAIRVIEW HOME, INC. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO GOOD SHEPHERD-FAIRVIEW HOME FOR ADULT CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THIS IS DONE THROUGH A YEARLY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN CALLED THE LIVING CARE FUND. THIS CAMPAIGN INCLUDES GIFTS TO THE ANNUAL LIVING CARE FUND AND TO THE LIVING CARE FUND ENDOWMENT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ALLOCATES FUNDS FOR GRANTS TO THE HOME FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, RESIDENT WELLNESS PROGRAMS, STAFF EDUCATION/TRAINING, AND EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP/TUITION PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HEALTHCARE CURRICULUMS AT LOCAL COLLEGES. IT PROVIDES COMMUNITY GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AS SEED MONEY FOR NEW PROGRAMS OR TO EXPAND AN EXISTING PROGRAM THAT WILL ENHANCE THE LIFE OF THE ELDERLY IN ITS COMMUNITY.

Income
$595,151
Spending
$411,875
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
-10.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$433,238, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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 December 31, 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. $230,430 spent. THE FOUNDATION'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS IN PLACE AT ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 1987.

    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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