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Sjh Community Services Inc

EIN 16-1547182 · Rochester, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SJH COMMUNITY SERVICES, REFERRED TO AS BRICKSTONE, IS A CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY FOR ACTIVE SENIORS. ITS MISSION IS TO EMBRACE LIFE WITH VIBRANT, CARING AND LIFE-AFFIRMING RELATIONSHIPS; AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ALL ELDERS ENTRUSTED TO OUR CARE. ST. JOHN'S LEADS AND INSPIRES A SHIFT IN SOCIETY'S VIEWS OF ELDERHOOD.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-45.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
17
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: 40 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 88% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs.

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 53% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • 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. $5.2 million spent. SJH COMMUNITY SERVICES, REFERRED TO AS BRICKSTONE, IS A CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY BY ST. JOHN'S, IS A VIBRANT RESIDENTIAL SENIOR COMMUNITY, SERVING MORE THAN 200 RESIDENTS IN 45 COTTAGES, 53 BUNGALOWS, 9 TOWNHOMES AND 40 INDEPENDENT APARTMENTS. ELDERS LIVING AT BRICKSTONE ENJOY ROCHESTER'S ONLY SENIOR COMMUNITY DESIGNED AROUND THE CONCEPTS OF NEW URBANISM. THE CONVENIENT AND CENTRAL LOCATION IN THE TOWN OF BRIGHTON, NY, ENABLES RESIDENTS TO REMAIN ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER COMMUNITY, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME ENJOY A NATURAL PARK-LIKE SETTING. RESIDENTS SELECT FROM A VARIETY OF LIFESTYLE OPTIONS, AMENITIES, AND SERVICES TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND THE PROGRESSION OF SERVICES THROUGH ST. JOHN'S 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 December 1998.

    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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