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Ferncliff Nursing Home Company Inc

EIN 14-1514053 · 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

THE NURSING HOME IS DEVOTED TO CARING FOR THE SICK AND DISABLED WITH COMPASSION IN THE TRADITION OF CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE. IT SEEKS TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY CARE, TO TREAT ALL PATIENTS WITH DIGNITY, AND TO PROVIDE A CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR PATIENTS AT THE NURSING HOME. AS A PARTICIPATING MEMBER OF THE CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, THE NURSING HOME IS ALSO COMMITTED TO FURTHERING THE SYSTEM'S ABILITY TO PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY CARE, TO ENHANCE ITS SERVICES, AND TO OPERATE EFFECTIVELY AS A HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.

Income
$40.5 million
Spending
$43.7 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
396
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$2.4 million, president & ceo

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 13% of charities in its peer group (health care, $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 84% 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 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 (2)
  1. $32.6 million spent. CARE SERVICES AT FERNCLIFF INCLUDE: 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING SERVICES; SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION SERVICES INCLUDING SPEECH, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY; CLINICAL AND PHYSICIAN SERVICES INCLUDING DENTAL, OPHTHALMOLOGY AND PODIATRY; LABORATORY & NUTRITION SERVICES; RELIGIOUS SERVICES; IV THERAPY; PAIN MANAGEMENT, AND FAMILY & RESIDENT COUNCILS. IN 2024, THE HOME RENDERED 79,409 NURSING HOME DAYS OF CARE TO 630 PATIENTS.
  2. $2.8 million spent. THE FACILITY HAS A 38-BED CENTER FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE CARE WHICH CARES FOR PEOPLE WITH HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE, ALS AND OTHER NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS AND SUPPORTS THE PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT THEM. THE GOAL IS TO HELP ENABLE THOSE WITH NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS TO LIVE MORE COMFORTABLE AND FULFILLING LIVES, CLOSER TO THE ONES THEY LOVE.IN 2024, THE HOME RENDERED 19,210 NURSING HOME DAYS OF CARE TO 95 PATIENTS.

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 November 1970.

    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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