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Bartlett Woods Inc

EIN 22-3278800 · Rockland, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS THE MISSION OF BARTLETT WOODS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY HOUSING, ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES, ACCESS TO HEALTH-CARE AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 55 WHO DESIRE SUCH SERVICES WITHIN A PEACEFUL, ACCOMMODATING, AND FRIENDLY LIVING ENVIRONMENT. WE WILL PROVIDE SUCH HOUSING AND SERVICE WITH A FOCUS OF ENHANCING THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT BY DEMONSTRATING THE UTMOST CONCERN FOR INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND INDIVIDUAL CHOICE.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-14.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
52
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$84,441, executive di

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: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 92% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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. $2.5 million spent. BARTLETT WOODS IS A 58 UNIT ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT BUILDING IN THE CITY OF ROCKLAND, ME. BARTLETT WOODS PROVIDES FOR THE HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND FINANCIAL SECURITY NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS 55 YEARS OF AGE PLUS ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS IN A MANNER WHICH WILL SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESIDENTS' CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH, SECURITY, AND USEFULNESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. BARTLETT WOODS OFFERS AFFORDABLE INDEPENDENT HOUSING FOR SENIORS 55+ AT AN EVERYDAY LOW COST. THIS ENCOMPASSES ALL EMPLOYEES, ADMINISTRATION, CLERICAL, DIETARY, AND ACTIVITIES. BARTLETT WOODS OFFERS ASSISTANCE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING ON AN ALA`CARTE BASIS. THE ORGANIZATION IS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN THE STATE OF MAINE. BARTLETT WOODS IS LICENSED AS AN ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM TYPE II AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO ASSIST 35 RESIDENTS WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, ESCORTS, REMINDERS, AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT. THIS ARRANGEMENT MAKES BARTLETT WOODS UNIQUE IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT SEPARATE THE RESIDENTS NEEDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE RESIDENTS WHO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. THIS IS CARRIED OUT BY OUR HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES. BARTLETT WOODS IS A 58 UNIT ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT BUILDING IN THE CITY OF ROCKLAND, ME. BARTLETT WOODS PROVIDES FOR THE HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND FINANCIAL SECURITY NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS 55 YEARS OF AGE PLUS ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS IN A MANNER WHICH WILL SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESIDENTS' CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH, SECURITY, AND USEFULNESS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. BARTLETT WOODS OFFERS AFFORDABLE INDEPENDENT HOUSING FOR SENIORS 55+ AT AN EVERYDAY LOW COST. THIS ENCOMPASSES ALL EMPLOYEES, ADMINISTRATION, CLERICAL, DIETARY, AND ACTIVITIES. BARTLETT WOODS OFFERS ASSISTANCE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING ON AN ALA`CARTE BASIS. THE ORGANIZATION IS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN THE STATE OF MAINE. BARTLETT WOODS IS LICENSED AS AN ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM TYPE II AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO ASSIST 35 RESIDENTS WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, ESCORTS, REMINDERS, AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT. THIS ARRANGEMENT MAKES BARTLETT WOODS UNIQUE IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT SEPARATE THE RESIDENTS NEEDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE RESIDENTS WHO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. THIS IS CARRIED OUT BY OUR HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES.

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 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 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 November 1994.

    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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