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St Johns Home for the Aging

EIN 16-0743158 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

AS A RESIDENTIAL SENIOR COMMUNITY WITH INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES AND AMENITIES, ST. JOHN'S HOME FOR THE AGING, REFERRED TO AS ST. JOHN'S MEADOWS, EXISTS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ALL ELDERS ENTRUSTED TO OUR CARE. OUR MISSION IS TO EMBRACE LIFE WITH VIBRANT, CARING AND LIFE-AFFIRMING RELATIONSHIPS.

Income
$11.8 million
Spending
$10.2 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-28.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
79
Highest pay
$439,434, 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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 113% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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, 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. $7.4 million spent. ST. JOHN'S HOME FOR THE AGING, REFERRED TO AS ST. JOHN'S MEADOWS, IS A VIBRANT RESIDENTAL SENIOR COMMUNITY, SERVING MORE THAN 300 RESIDENTS IN 176 INDEPENDENT APARTMENTS, 80 MODERATE LEVEL OF CARE APARTMENTS AND 38 HIGH LEVEL OF CARE APARTMENTS. IN ADDITION, 28 APARTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF BRIGHTON. ELDERS LIVING AT ST. JOHN'S MEADOWS STAY INVOLVED IN AND CONNECTED TO THE THINGS THEY LOVE AND SERVICES THEY NEED. THE CONVENIENT AND CENTRAL LOCATION IN THE TOWN OF BRIGHTON, NY, ENABLES RESIDENTS TO REMAIN ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS SELECT FROM A VARIETY OF LIFESTYLE OPTIONS, AMENITIES, AND SERVICES TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND THE PROGRESSION OF SERVICES OFFERS PEACE OF MIND TO RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

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 August 1995.

    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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