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Jewish Home of Rochester Senior Housing Inc

EIN 16-1482447 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 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

JEWISH HOME OF ROCHESTER SENIOR HOUSING (THE SUMMIT), PROVIDES INDEPENDENT LIVING, ENRICHED HOUSING AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES TO RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH JEWISH HOME OF ROCHESTER. THE SUMMIT CONSISTS OF 90 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS AND 60 ENRICHED LIVING UNITS AT WOLK MANOR.

Income
$13.4 million
Spending
$13.3 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
200
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$1.1 million, board member / corp pres & 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: 42 out of 100. Higher than 13% 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 106% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 19 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, 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. $11.3 million spent. THE SUMMIT AT BRIGHTON IS THE FIRST AND ONLY LIFE CARE COMMUNITY IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER AREA, OFFERING FIRST-CLASS RETIREMENT LIVING IN A RELAXED, YET INVIGORATING ENVIRONMENT. OUR CAREFREE LIFESTYLE - WITH CONVENIENT SERVICES, THOUGHTFUL AMENITIES, AND PROGRAMS TO ENTERTAIN AND INSPIRE - PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST, EITHER IN THE PRIVACY OF YOUR OWN SPACIOUS APARTMENT, OR IN THE COMPANY OF NEIGHBORS WHO QUICKLY BECOME FRIENDS. AT THE END OF 2024, SUMMIT HAD AN OCCUPANCY PERCENTAGE OF 96%.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATIONRESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO ENJOY THE FRESH AIR ON OUR WALKING TRAILS, PUTTING GREEN, GAZEBO AND PICNIC AREA, OR SIT IN THE SUN AND READ A BOOK OVERLOOKING THE PONDS, FOUNTAINS, GARDENS AND WOODED LANDSCAPE THAT IS SITUATED ON 25 PARK-LIKE ACRES. RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO ENJOY TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON THE PATIO WHERE ALL INVOLVED CAN DINE, RELAX AND ENJOY NATURE IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING. FOR INDOOR ENJOYMENT THERE ARE A VARIETY OF AREAS FOR SOCIALIZATION, RECREATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND SOLACE:TWO BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED DINING ROOMS OUTDOOR PATIO FOR DINING AND SPECIAL CELEBRATIONSCASUAL CAFE NON-KOSHER TERRACE GRILLCOCKTAIL LOUNGE LIBRARY AND COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FITNESS CENTER, INDOOR POOL AND HYDRO SPA LARGE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM FOR EXERCISE CLASSES, YOGA, TAI CHI, MOVIES AND ENTERTAINMENT BILLIARD AND GAME ROOMS ARTS AND CRAFTS STUDIO COUNTRY STORE AND GIFT SHOP BEAUTY SALON/BARBER SHOP GUEST ROOMS FOR VISITING FAMILY AND FRIENDS COVERED AND SURFACE PARKING

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 January 1996.

    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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