Foulkeways at Gwynedd
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Foulkeways at Gwynedd is to provide comprehensive services focused on the needs of seniors based upon Quaker values that promote independence, innovative living, respect, security and choice.
- Income
- $43.3 million
- Spending
- $40.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- -19.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 88%
- Employees
- 442
- Volunteers
- 680
- Highest pay
- $409,355, chief executive officer/secretary
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. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 77% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $9.3 million spent. Health Care Service Program: The basis for all Foulkeways Health Services is a primary care model for those over 65 consisting of health maintenance, education for self-care, appropriate screening, management of acute illness, monitoring of chronic disease and achievement of dignified death. The health and wellness needs of residents are addressed at all levels of care. Most residents receive primary care from onsite physicians who are board certified in geriatric medicine. HEALTH PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE: Residents at any level of care may take part in the Wellness Program. The Fitness Center, including an indoor 65' by 25' pool (equipped with chair lifts for handicapped accessibility) and a fully equipped exercise facility is available to all residents, priority list members and staff. Independent Living residents are considered able to demonstrate their independence in all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). Personal Care (Abington House) - Residents require minimal to moderate assistance with Activities of Daily Living. Nursing Facility (Gwynedd House) - the majority of nursing care residents are in their 90's and often have a strong preference to be treated with less invasive technologies at Foulkeways. STAFF EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Required regulatory seminars are provided annually either in person, using a Powerpoint deck or through electronic training. Ongoing educational opportunities are provided on a monthly basis to nursing staff.
- $5.8 million spent. Dining Services Program: Foulkeways offers residents and staff three meals per day in four different dining venues. Along with regular meal service, catering is offered to compliment the resident's culinary needs on a requested basis. There are dietitians on the team who present educational seminars to all residents on nutritional awareness and healthy eating. One dietitian supports care plans developed for all personal care and nursing care residents as well as reviewing the nutritional program offered to all residents. A second dietitian is specifically tasked with wellness related presentations and programs and one-on-one nutritional counseling for residents who request consultation. During 2024 the Dining Services Program again partnered with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) to provide life skills training to disabled high school students who are eligible for the MCIU Transition to Employment program.
- $3.0 million spent. The Maintenance Department: The department provides building and property support for residents who live on the campus of Foulkeways and maintains the work areas of the employees who care for them. Specifically, the department is responsible for maintaining and repairing over 475,000 square feet of buildings and 120 acres of land. The buildings include 258 garden and two-story apartments, a personal care building with 82 suites and 7 single rooms and a nursing facility with 43 rooms. Areas used by the entire community include a Community Center with an auditorium, fine dining venue, cafe, bank, activities areas and main offices. The department is also responsible for performing upgrades and improvements to apartments, personal care rooms and nursing care rooms that are being re-occupied by new residents. Areas specifically for nursing staff, housekeeping, dining services and the administrative offices are also supported.
- $14.4 million spent. Other Program Service expenses include amounts paid for General & Administrative expenses (including employee benefits), Housekeeping expenses, Utility expense, Real Estate Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization and Interest.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1966.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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