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New England Deaconess Association- Abundant Life Communities Inc

EIN 26-0300617 · Concord, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEACONESS WILL EFFECTIVELY USE OUR HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND WILL SEARCH FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY AND HIGHLY-VALUED CARE THAT EXCEEDS THE EXPECTATIONS OF THOSE WE SERVE.

Income
$96,832
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-17.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$461,397, ceo/president

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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1134% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 109% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 14 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.

  • 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. $1.2 million spent. DEACONESS ABUNDANT LIFE COMMUNITIES, INC. ("DALC") PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, SUPERVISORY, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES TO ITS AFFILIATES, FOR WHICH IT IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OR SOLE TRUSTEE. DALC PROVIDES SERVICES AND FACILITIES THAT MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS. DALC STRIVES TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP AS IT ENRICHES AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WITHIN DALC'S CARE. DALC'S COMMITMENT TO ASSISTING OLDER ADULTS ALSO GOES BEYOND THE RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS TO INCLUDE SEMINARS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS TO HELP COMMUNITY GROUPS AND AGENCIES, AS WELL AS CHURCHES, TO BETTER CARE FOR THEIR CONSTITUENTS.

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 2009.

    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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