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Kendal Northern Ohio

EIN 20-0547957 · Oberlin, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KENDAL NORTHERN OHIO IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) CORPORATION CURRENTLY SERVING KENDAL AT OBERLIN, KENDAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH OF NORTHERN OHIO, LLC (A DISREGARDED ENTITY OF KENDAL NORTHERN OHIO), AND THE COLLEGE VILLAGE APARTMENT COMPLEX THAT PROVIDES (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO SENIORS AND FAMILIES IN THE OBERLIN AREA. KENDAL NORTHERN OHIO SEEKS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE SERVICES TO THE AGED WHICH COMPLEMENT THOSE OF EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS, ENCOURAGING SYNERGY OF PROGRAMS AND ENSURING OPERATIONS, AND THE SEPARATION OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCES.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$578,061
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
-36.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 61%
Employees
1
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$321,032, chief executive officer

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: 43 out of 100. Higher than 15% 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

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 154% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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. $323,161 spent. KENDAL NORTHERN OHIO SUPPORTS ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THROUGH RESEARCH, PLANNING AND ADVISING, FUNDRAISING, AND NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE KENDAL COMMUNITY. KENDAL NORTHERN OHIO WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AND NON-SKILLED HOME CARE SERVICES THROUGH ITS MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH OHIO LIVING, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. AS THE "OUTREACH ARM" OF KENDAL, KENDAL NORTHERN OHIO HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM SERVICE OUTCOMES:CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.- KENDAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH OF NORTHERN OHIO, LLC WAS LAUNCHED IN 2009 TO PROVIDE HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES TO SENIORS LIVING IN LORAIN AND CUYAHOGA COUNTIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OHIO LIVING (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SENIOR INDEPENDENCE).- KENDAL AT OBERLIN, A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY (ALSO KNOWN AS A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY) HAS BEEN PROVIDING SERVICES TO RESIDENTS SINCE 1993. KENDAL AT OBERLIN IS ACCREDITED BY CARF AND IS IDENTIFIED AS A 5 STAR RATED NURSING HOME BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES. - KENDAL NORTHERN OHIO ALSO ACTS AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE OBERLIN CLT (A COMMUNITY LAND TRUST) SEEKING "TO STRENGTHEN DIVERSITY AND GROW COMMUNITIES BY HOLDING LAND IN TRUST FOR PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE HOUSING, HOME OWNERSHIP, AND OTHER COMMUNITY NEEDS". - KENDAL'S EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS A PARTNER AGENCY AND ON THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE OBERLINKIDS COLLABORATIVE THAT WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE UNITED WAY FOUNDATION. KENDAL NORTHERN OHIO IS THE LEAD AGENCY AND FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THIS INITIATIVE. - IN DECEMBER OF 2021, KENDAL NORTHERN OHIO PURCHASED THE COLLEGE VILLAGE APARTMENT COMPLEX, WHICH IS AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLEX FOR SENIORS AND FAMILIES LIVING IN THE OBERLIN AREA.- KENDAL IS A LEADER IN THE FIELD OF AGING SERVICES AND HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN SUPPORTING BOTH THE NATIONAL AND STATE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PROGRAMS THROUGH STAFF LEADERSHIP.- KENDAL ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTES AND ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS THE "WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S AND VARIOUS OTHER INITIATIVES. - KENDAL IS COMMITTED TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN THE GREATER COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE ON OTHER NONPROFIT BOARDS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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