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Lasell Village Inc

EIN 22-3042122 · Auburndale, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 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

LASELL VILLAGE, SPONSORED BY LASELL UNIVERSITY, IS HOME TO SOME 265 RESIDENTS IN ITS INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS, SUPPORTED LIVING STUDIOS AND INCLUDES A 38 BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY. OPEN SINCE MAY 2000, THE VILLAGE COMBINES THE ELEMENTS OF LIFELONG LEARNING, RETIREMENT LIVING, SUPPORT SERVICES, SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION AND LONG-TERM CARE.

Income
$27.0 million
Spending
$29.2 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-43.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
253
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$494,709, ceo - lasell village

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (housing, $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

    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

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $24.8 million spent. LASELL VILLAGE OPERATES A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES, IN COOPERATION WITH LASELL UNIVERSITY, RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ELDERLY PERSONS. THROUGH INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES WITH THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF LASELL UNIVERSITY AND PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE ON-SITE ROSEMARY B. FUSS CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON AGING AND INTERGENERATIONAL STUDIES, LASELL VILLAGE DISSEMINATES CURRENT AND BROAD-BASED INFORMATION ABOUT AGING AND FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO WELL-BEING IN LATER LIFE. LASELL VILLAGE SPONSORS AND PARTNERS IN RESEARCH WITH OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS REGARDING THE COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL NEEDS AND CAPABILITIES OF THE ELDERLY AND THE VALUE OF CONTINUED LEARNING IN LATER LIFE. NUMBER OF RESIDENTS ENROLLED PER SEMESTER AND THE NUMBER OF COURSES OFFERED:FALL 2024 - 212 RESIDENTS ENROLLED IN 28 COURSESSPRING 2025 - 192 RESIDENTS ENROLLED IN 23 COURSESSUMMER 2025 - 168 RESIDENTS ENROLLED IN 22 COURSES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 1990.

    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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