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Arden Wood Inc

EIN 23-7334055 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE IN KEEPING WITH THE CHURCH MANUAL PROVISION FOR "CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSE". ARDEN WOOD ALSO OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE CS NURSES' TRAINING PROGRAM, AND BOTH INDEPENDENT AND SHELTERED LIVING.

Income
$13.3 million
Spending
$9.7 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
72
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$246,785, executive director/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 105% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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

    5 of 5 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 March 31, 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. $3.1 million spent. CS NURSING PROGRAM: ARDEN WOOD PROVIDES EXCELLENT SKILLED CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE 24/7/365 FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS WHO CHOOSE TO RELY SOLELY ON PRAYER FOR HEALING AND WHO ARE RECEIVING DAILY TREATMENT FROM A JOURNAL-LISTED CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTITIONER, A DEDICATED STAFF OF JOURNAL-LISTED CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSES, AND CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSES-IN -TRAINING, PROVIDE CARE. CARE MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO NOURISHMENT, MOBILITY ASSISTANCE, CLEANLINESS, BANDAGING, ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL CARE AND SUPPORTIVE COMPANIONSHIP IN MODERN, COMFORTABLE ROOMS. ARDEN WOOD OFFERS CS NURSING ASSISTANCE VIA INPATIENT CARE, OUTPATIENT SERVICES, AND THROUGH AN ACTIVE VISITING CS NURSE SERVICE WHICH PROVIDES CARE TO PATIENTS IN THEIR HOMES THROUGHOUT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
  2. $1.3 million spent. SHELTERED CARE PROGRAM: ARDEN WOOD'S SHELTERED CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES LIGHT ASSISTANCE IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR GUESTS WHO RELY SOLELY ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FOR HEALING. SHELTERED CARE INCLUDES LIGHT ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL CARE, BATHING AND MOBILITY, GENTLE REMINDERS AND GUIDANCE AS WELL AS HELP FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH VISION CHALLENGES. SKILLED CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSES PROVIDE 24-HOUR CARE AND OVERSIGHT.
  3. $1.1 million spent. INDEPENDENT RESIDENTIAL LIVING PROGRAM: ARDEN WOOD OFFERS A HOME TO SEASONED CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS. INDEPENDENCE AND INDIVIDUALITY ARE RESPECTED IN AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO INSPIRATION AND HEALING. RESIDENTS ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A CARING, PROFESSIONAL STAFF, AND LIVE IN LOVELY STUDIO APARTMENTS OR TWO-ROOM SUITES ON QUIET WOODED GROUNDS IN A MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREA WITH NEARBY AMENITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. A DYNAMIC ACTIVITIES PROGRAM BRINGS ADVENTURE AND A NATURAL BALANCE INTO THE DAILY EXPERIENCE OF OUR RESIDENTS.
  4. $1.2 million spent. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSE TRAINING PROGRAM: SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1930, ARDEN WOOD HAS ACTIVELY TRAINED CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSES FOR OUR FACILITY AS WELL AS OTHER CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FACILITIES AND FOR THOSE SERVING AS PRIVATE DUTY CS NURSES. ARDEN WOOD INSTRUCTS ITS TRAINEES IN THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING ARTS-AN ENTENSIVE, THREE-YEAR, FOUR-PART COURSE CURRICULUM OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY-IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHESTNUT HILL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION WHICH INCLUDES THOROUGH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (ONE COURSE TAUGHT AT ARDEN WOOD) AND ON-THE-JOB MENTORING. ON BOTH CAMPUSES TRAINING PROVIDES IN-DEPTH STUDY OF THE PRINCIPLES, ETHICS AND PRACTICAL SKILLS NESCESSARY TO ENSURE EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING CARE. TRAINEES ARE SALARIED AND RECEIVE FULL EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. REST & STUDY: ARDEN WOOD OFFERS AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR SPIRITUAL REFRESHMENT, INSPIRATION AND HEALING FOR STUDENTS OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. PRIVATE GUEST ROOMS WITH MODERN AMENITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR OVERNIGHT STAYS. DELICIOUS MEALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN OUR DINING ROOM. BIBLE RESEARCH LIBRARY IS AVAILABLE 24/7.MEDICARE SETTLEMENTS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 2025.

    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 1975.

    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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