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Kendal-Crosslands Communities

EIN 23-1906212 · Kennett Sq, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS THE PURPOSE OF KENDAL-CROSSLANDS COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS.

Income
$74.1 million
Spending
$67.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
787
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$457,083, 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 25

    10 of 13 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 (2)
  1. $58.4 million spent. WE HAVE TWO CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OPERATING AT THE LOWEST FEASIBLE COST FOR THE LEVEL OF SERVICES PROVIDED. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING, HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE, CENTRAL DINING, AND LIFETIME CARE ON PREMISES (EXCEPT THOSE REQUIRING HOSPITALIZATION) AS WELL AS SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE TWO AGE RESTRICTED INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES OPERATING AT THE LOWEST FEASIBLE COST FOR THE LEVEL OF SERVICES PROVIDED. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING AS WELL AS HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE.
  2. $308,206 spent. KENDAL HOME CARE OFFERS ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN THE KENDAL-CROSSLANDS COMMUNITIES WHEN DAILY ACTIVITIES BECOME MORE CHALLENGING. WHETHER RESIDENCE IN APARTMENT, COTTAGE, PERSONAL CARE, OR SKILLED NURSING. OUR ARRAY OF SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED DAILY OR ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE PROGRAM IS FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASED, MEANING IT ALLOWS FOR ONE-TO-ONE ASSISTANCE CHARGED AT AN HOURLY RATE UNDER A SEPARATE AGREEMENT. THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DAILY OVERSIGHT OF THE KENDAL HOME CARE PROGRAM IS MANAGED BY THE KENDAL HOME CARE MANAGER. FOR 2024, THE TOTAL VISITS WERE APPROXIMATELY 5,000, SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 7 DAYS PER WEEK; RESIDENTS CAN USE AS LITTLE AS 15 MINUTES PER DAY; AVERAGE UTILIZATION IS 1.20 HOURS PER DAY IN 2024.

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 March 1975.

    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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