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Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center Inc

EIN 23-7120570 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER, INC. IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, ASSURE THE SAFETY AND DIGNITY, AND FOSTER THE INDEPENDENCE OF THOSE WE SERVE THROUGH RESIDENTIAL, PERSONAL CARE, HEALTH AND OTHER QUALITY SERVICES, CONSISTENT WITH JEWISH VALUES AND TRADITIONS BY OPERATING A SKILLED NURSING HOME AND A SUB-ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER FOR ELDERLY INFIRM AND DISABLED ADULTS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. THE FACILITY IS LICENSED AS SUCH BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW.

Income
$29.2 million
Spending
$26.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
15 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
455
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$464,904, ceo - see schedule j part iii

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% 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 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $23.5 million spent. DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING CENTER'S ("DAUGHTERS") MISSION TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, ASSURE THE SAFETY AND DIGNITY, AND FOSTER THE INDEPENDENCE OF THOSE WE SERVE THROUGH RESIDENTIAL, PERSONAL CARE, HEALTH AND OTHER SERVICES, CONSISTENT WITH JEWISH VALUES AND TRADITIONS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LICENSED BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. DAUGHTERS IS A 210 BED FACILITY PROVIDING 24-HOUR CARE FOR FRAIL AND DISABLED SENIORS, MOST OF WHOM ARE INDIGENT. (IT IS ESTIMATED THAT, ON AVERAGE, 54% OF OUR RESIDENTS RECEIVE BENEFITS THROUGH THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.) BY MEETING ALL OF THEIR NURSING AND PERSONAL CARE NEEDS, RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO LIVE AND AGE IN A DIGNIFIED, RESPECTFUL AND SELF-INDEPENDENT MANNER APPROPRPRIATE TO THEIR HEALTH CONDITION AND PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS. PROGRAMS THAT ALL MELD TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL INCLUDE: ROUND THE CLOCK NURSING CARE, SOCIAL SERVICE COORDINATION, MEDICAL SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO THEIR CARE NEEDS, KOSHER MEALS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH JEWISH DIETARY LAWS, DAILY ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING FOR BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STIMULATION APPROPRIATE TO RESIDENT ACUITY LEVELS (INCLUDING SPECIALIZED DEMENTIA / MEMORY LOSS CARE DESIGNED FOR EACH RESIDENT'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS), REGULAR ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS, WEEKLY JEWISH SABBATH SERVICES, CHRISTIAN SERVICES, RELIGIOUS CHAPLAINACY SERVICES, CELEBRATION OF ALL JEWISH HOLIDAYS (AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES AROUND THE HOLIDAY THEMES), AND OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS CALCULATED TO BRING HAPPINESS TO THE LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS. FURTHER, DAUGHTERS SPECIALIZES IN OFFERING A SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR PERSONS IN NEED OF IN-HOUSE REHABILITATION AND, ON A LIMITED BASIS, OUTPATIENT THERAPY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AFTER A HEALTH INCIDENT, WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT THEY CAN RETURN HOME TO THEIR REGULAR LIVES. DAUGHTERS ALSO OFFERS RESPITE CARE TO ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS SHORT-TERM RESPITE SERVICE PROVIDES ONE TO THIRTY NIGHTS OF LOVING, SAFE, MEDICALLY SUPERVISED CARE FOR THE SENIOR OR DISABLED ADULT WHO CANNOT BE ALONE, AND WHOSE CAREGIVER NEEDS TO TEMPORARILY BE AWAY FROM HOME. RESPITE CARE IS A COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVE TO PREVENT OR DELAY ADMISSION TO A NURSING HOME. DAUGHTERS IS COMMITTED TO CARE FOR RESIDENTS DURING THE FINAL PHASES OF LIFE THROUGH A PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM OFFERED TO RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND HONOR DURING THE TIME OF TERMINAL ILLNESS AND LOSS.

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 July 1971.

    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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