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Isabella Geriatric Center Inc

EIN 13-3623808 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPERATING AS ISABELLA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE, ISABELLA IS A 705-BED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS A MEMBER OF THE MJHS HEALTH SYSTEM FAMILY. ISABELLA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL SHORT-TERM, SUB-ACUTE REHABILITATION SERVICES AND LONG-TERM SKILLED NURSING IN A CARING ENVIRONMENT THAT OFFERS SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE AS HEALTH CARE NEEDS EVOLVE FOR PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS OF ALL RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS AS WELL AS GENDER IDENTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND MILITARY STATUS. ISABELLA BECAME A MEMBER OF MJHS HEALTH SYSTEM IN DECEMBER 2017.

Income
$110.6 million
Spending
$120.4 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
716
Volunteers
87
Highest pay
$1.7 million, ceo, 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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 79% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $110.0 million spent. ISABELLA IS A 705-BED CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE, OFFERING 24 HOUR SKILLED SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED CARE IN AN ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE AS WELL AS RESIDENT-CENTERED CARE. ISABELLA OFFERS PERSONALIZED REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR THOSE REQUIRING SHORT-STAY, SUB-ACTIVE CARE, ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE AND A RAPID AND SAFE RETURN HOME. ISABELLA ALSO OFFERS THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR LONG-TERM RESIDENTS TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROVIDE STIMULATION ON A SENSORY AND COGNITIVE BASIS. IN ADDITION, ISABELLA'S PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM OFFERS COMFORT AND SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS WHO MAY BE LIVING WITH A SERIOUS OR CHRONIC ILLNESS. THE PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM WORKS WITH THERESIDENT AND THEIR FAMILY TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM THAT WILL OFFER RELIEF FROM PAIN AND OTHER DEBILITATING SYMPTOMS. ISABELLA ALSO OFFERS A SAFE, CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULTS AT ALL STAGES OF DEMENTIA OR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. IN 2024, ISABELLA PROVIDED 248,890 DAYS OF SKILLES NURSING CARE PROVIDED WITH COMPASSION, DIGNITY AND RESPECT. IN ADDITION, ISABELLA OPERATES ISABELLA HOUSE, WHICH INCLUDES 78 STUDIO AND ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT ADULTS AGE 62 AND OLDER. RESIDENCES OFFER A SAFE, SPACIOUS, ENJOYABLE PLACE TO LIVE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A WIDE RANGE OF MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES, IF AND WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED. RENT INCLUDES TWO MEALS PER DAY, UTILITIES, BASIC CABLE TV, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, 24-HOUR SECURITY AND TRANSPORTATION.

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 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 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 October 1991.

    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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