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Church Aid Protestant Episcopal Church

EIN 14-1338349 · South Glen Falls, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ADULT HOME SERVICES TO THE FRAIL ELDERLY WHO WANT TO REMAIN IN THEIR COMMUNITY AS THEY AGE. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY OPERATES FIVE ADULT HOMES/ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES IN SARATOGA COUNTY, NY.

Income
$28.5 million
Spending
$27.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
666
Volunteers
7

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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 91% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $25.1 million spent. TO PROVIDE ADULT HOME SERVICES TO THE FRAIL ELDERLY WHO WANT TO REMAIN IN THEIR COMMUNITY AS THEY AGE. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY OPERATES FIVE ADULT HOMES/ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES IN SARATOGA COUNTY, NY. THE FIVE ADULT HOMES CONSIST OF ADULT LIVING RESIDENCES AND ENHANCED LIVING RESIDENCES. AN ADULT HOME IS LICENSED BY THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SERVE AS A BASIC ADULT LIVING RESIDENCE ("BASIC ALR"). BASIC ALR IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL'S SOCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL NEEDS, WHILE ALSO ENCOURAGING AND ASSISTING WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. AN "ENHANCED ALR" IS LICENSED BY THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE ENHANCED ASSISTANCE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. AN EXAMPLE OF
  2. A PERSON WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ENHANCED ALR CARE INCLUDES A PERSON WITH SEVERE ARTHRITIS WHO NEEDS HELP WITH MEALS AND WALKING, OR IS CONFINED TO A WHEEL CHAIR. A PERSON IN NEED OF 24-HOUR MEDICAL CARE OR SKILLED NURSING CARE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENHANCED ALR CARE. ONE OF THE FIVE ADULT HOMES OF THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN LICENSED BY THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SERVE AS A SPECIAL NEEDS ADULT LIVING RESIDENCE. A SPECIAL NEEDS ADULT LIVING RESIDENCE SERVES PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, SUCH AS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER TYPES OF DEMENTIA. THIS FACILITY ADDS MUCH NEEDED BEDS TO THE SYSTEM AND WILL SAVE THE MEDICAID PROGRAM FURTHER RESOURCES.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on June 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2010.

    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 2014.

    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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