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Tel Hai Nursing Center Inc

EIN 23-2039189 · Honey Brook, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TEL HAI RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WHICH IS MOTIVATED BY CHRIST'S LOVE FOR ALL, OUR COVENANT IS TO PROVIDE A VIBRANT CARING COMMUITY THAT ENHANCES THE LIVES OF THOSE SERVED.

Income
$43.9 million
Spending
$41.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-25.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
614
Volunteers
264
Highest pay
$301,997, president/ceo

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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 20% 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

    2 of 20

    It owes 99% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $16.7 million spent. TEL HAI RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IS A FAITH-BASED NON-PROFIT 501(C) (3) CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY LOCATED IN HONEY BROOK, CHESTER COUNTY, PA WHICH STARTED IN 1956. OUR VISION IS TO BE AN INNOVATIVE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY, TO INSPIRE RESPECT AND PURPOSE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND TO EXCEL IN PROVIDING QUALITY CARE. TEL HAI PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES AND CARE FOR A TOTAL OF 725 RESIDENTIAL LIVING, PERSONAL CARE, MEMORY SUPPORT CARE AND SKILLED NURSING RESIDENTS. COMPREHENSIVE INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS TO MAINTAIN AN INDIVIDUAL'S HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE RESIDENTS. RESIDENTS CAN ENJOY SEVERAL DINING VENUES, FREQUENT OFF CAMPUS TRIPS, MANY WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING TWO POOLS, GYMS, LECTURES, CLUBS, TRIPS, AND CONCERTS. VARIOUS DINING VENUES PROVIDE OPTIONS AND CHAPEL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS. ALL THESE PROGRAMS AND AMENITIES OFFER INDEPENDENCE, CHOICE AND ENHANCE ONE'S LIFESTYLE. TEL HAI HAS AN ACTIVE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WITH A TOTAL OF 264 VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDED 25,806 HOURS OF VARIOUS SERVICES FOR THE ORGANIZATION. TEL HAI ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY SERVICES THAT RESIDENTS MAY ASSIST WITH SUCH AS FIRE COMPANY MAILINGS, FOOD BANK SERVERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES.AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION, BENEVOLENCE IS EXTENDED AS NEEDED AND WHEN APPROPRIATE TO RESIDENTS AT ALL LEVELS OF CARE. THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF PROVIDING BENEVOLENT CARE ARE BASED UPON THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS IDENTIFIED WITH THE SPECIFIC BENEVOLENT CARE PROVIDED. THE COST OF BENEVOLENT CARE PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS AMOUNTED TO APPROXIMATELY $3,586,669 IN 2025. TEL HAI OPERATES 406 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS FOR UP TO 571 ELDERLY RESIDENTS PROVIDING HOUSING, SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES.
  2. $13.1 million spent. TEL HAI RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGH MEADOWS, A SKILLED CARE NURSING CENTER, LAKEVIEW PERSONAL CARE, AND VARIOUS TYPES OF SENIOR HOUSING. IN ADDITION TO THE SPECIFIC SERVICES, TEL HAI INVITES THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS EXERCISE AND POOL CLASSES FOR SENIORS, CONCERTS, AND GUEST LECTURES. TEL HAI ALSO PARTNERS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY SERVICES THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS MAY BE INTERESTED IN PROVIDING TO THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS HELP WITH FIRE COMPANY MAILINGS, FOOD BANK SERVERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE TEL HAI MEADOWS IS A SKILLED NURSING CENTER LICENSED FOR 119 BEDS, CURRENTLY SERVING UP TO 110 RESIDENTS, WHICH PROVIDES CARE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS. TEL HAI PROVIDED 28,432 DAYS OF SKILLED NURSING.
  3. $6.0 million spent. TEL HAI LAKEVIEW PERSONAL CARE IS A PERSONAL CARE FACILITY LICENSED FOR 100 BEDS, SERVING UP TO 95 RESIDENTS, WHICH PROVIDES SUPERVISED DAILY ACTIVITIES. TEL HAI PROVIDED 28,432 PERSONAL CARE DAYS TO ITS RESIDENTS.

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 January 1978.

    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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