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Meadowood Residents Association Inc

EIN 23-3017324 · Lansdale, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE MEADOWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT RESIDENT'S ACTIVITIES, BOTH SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL, AND TO RAISE FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE AND PROVIDE VARIOUS SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS BULK FOOD DONATIONS, FOOD PREPARATION AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION APPRECIATION EVENTS.

Income
$425,911
Spending
$400,415
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
142

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $609 spent. A TRIPS AND TRAVEL COMMITTEE PLANNED, ARRANGED AND MANAGED A VARIETY OF TRIPS IN THE FISCAL YEAR. THE TRIPS ARE PLANNED TO BE SELF-LIQUIDATING. AS IN MOST YEARS, THERE ARE DEPOSITS MADE FOR FUTURE TRIPS PLANNED FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $2,033 spent. THE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION INCLUDES TWO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES: A THRIFT SHOP AND A CRAFT ROOM. THE THRIFT SHOP SELLS CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES. ALL OF THE ARTICLES FOR SALE ARE DONATED BY RESIDENTS OR RESIDENTS' FAMILIES. EXCESS CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND KITCHEN GOODS ARE REGULARLY DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES. THE MAIN CUSTOMER BASES FOR THE THRIFT SHOP IS THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITY. THE CRAFT AND WOODSHOP ROOMS SELL CRAFTS. CUSTOMERS INCLUDE RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES. THE WOOD SHOP ALSO HELPS RESIDENTS WITH MINOR REPAIRS.
  3. $46,819 spent. PROGRAMS OF ENTERTAINMENTTHE PROGRAM COMMITTEE ARRANGES FOR WEEKLY PROGRAMS FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE. THE ENTERTAINMENT CONSISTS OF PROGRAMS BY PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINERS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE TELEVISED ON OUR IN-HOUSE NETWORK AND ARE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS IN THE HEALTH CENTER AND IN THE RESIDENCES OF THOSE WHO WISH TO VIEW THE PERFORMANCE AT HOME.
  4. $346,372 spent. COMMUNITY-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES:THESE ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE CHORUS, AN ART GALLERY AND STUDIO AND GREETERS. ANOTHER SMALL GROUP DESIGNS AND PRODUCES A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND ACTIVITY CALENDAR. A SMALLER ACTIVITY IS RUNNING A SMALL REPAIR ACTIVITY IN THE WOODSHOP.EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BRINGING IN PHILADELPHIA NEWS CORRESPONDENTS, WRITERS AND EDUCATORS FOR PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS ON WORLD EVENTS, POLITICS AND OTHER ISSUES. EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED FROM THE GENERAL BUDGET AND THE REMAINDER FROM CHARGES LEVIED FOR SOME PROGRAMS. ANOTHER GROUP IS INVOLVED IN MAINTAINING AND OVERSEEING THE OPERATION OF FICTION AND NON-FICTION LIBRARIES WHICH CONTAIN ABOUT 8,000 BOOKS. A MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY GROUP HOSTS LEADERS FROM LOCAL RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:THESE ACTIVITIES ARE AIMED AT PROVIDING INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AMONG RESIDENTS. INCLUDED ARE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BILLIARDS, BRIDGE, AND TABLE TENNIS, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EVENTS, LIKE A KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY AND NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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