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Village at Orchard Ridge Inc

EIN 26-3445374 · Frederick, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO FULFILL ITS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, THE VILLAGE AT ORCHARD RIDGE, INC. PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF OPTIONS FOR SENIORS INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL LIVING ALONG WITH HOME AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.

Income
$31.9 million
Spending
$31.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-54.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
268
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$497,990, president/ceo

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: 42 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 113% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $18.8 million spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING:INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENTS AT THE VILLAGE AT ORCHARD RIDGE, A NATIONAL LUTHERAN COMMUNITY, TAILOR THEIR OWN LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING TO SUIT THEIR INDIVIDUAL TASTES AND FAVORED PASTIMES. SCHEDULES AREN'T SET IN STONE - THEY'RE PERSONALIZED AND SET IN MOTION TO FULFILL THE EDUCATIONAL, ENTERTAINMENT AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS AND DESIRES OF RESIDENTS. THE VILLAGE AT ORCHARD RIDGE WITH NEARLY 450 TOTAL RESIDENTS CALLING IT HOME, IS NOT ONLY A COMMUNITY, BUT A VILLAGE NEIGHBORS, MAKING MEMORIES AND SHARING EXPERIENCES. THROUGH THE CONNECTEDLIVING PROGRAM'S THIRTEEN DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS, MONTHLY PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED IN ALL AREAS TO ENSURE EXPOSURE AND OPPORTUNITY TO ALIGN AS DESIRED WITH HOLISTIC EVENTS AND LIVING. ADDITIONALLY, THE VILLAGE AT ORCHARD RIDGE'S FORWARD-THINKING APPROACH OF BRINGING HOME CARE SERVICES AND IN-HOME HEALTH SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS ENABLES THEM TO STAY IN THEIR APARTMENTS AND COTTAGE HOMES LONGER. THE VILLAGE AT ORCHARD RIDGE OFFERS 308 INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENCES.
  2. $3.8 million spent. ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE:THE VILLAGE OF ORCHARD RIDGE, A NATIONAL LUTHERAN COMMUNITY, OFFERS RESIDENTS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND OTHER DEMENTIA-RELATED DISEASES A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM FOCUSED ON WHAT REMAINS OF THEIR ABILITIES, NOT WHAT HAS BEEN LOST, IN 18 RESIDENCES. THE VILLAGE AT ORCHARD RIDGE ALSO OFFERS TRADITIONAL ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN 17 RESIDENCES. DAILY EXPERIENCES ARE TAILORED BASED UPON WHAT IS LEARNED ABOUT RESIDENTS' LIVES - PAST JOBS, HOBBIES AND RELATIONSHIPS - TO PROMOTE POSITIVE EMOTIONS WHILE MINIMIZING STRESS. IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL CARE PLANS AND ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, RESIDENTS ARE KEPT SAFE WITH 24/7 STAFFING, AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SUCH AS SECURE DOORWAYS AND A CALL SYSTEM.
  3. $4.3 million spent. SKILLED NURSING: ORCHARD WOODS HEALTH CENTER OFFERS SKILLED NURSING SERVICES IN 20 LICENSED BEDS FOR RESIDENTS IN A COMFORTABLE AND CARING ATMOSPHERE WITH PRIVATE SUITES, SPACIOUS COMMON AREAS AND A SERENE PATIO FOR RELAXATION. WITH A REGISTERED NURSE AVAILABLE 24/7, SERVICE IS CUSTOMIZED ON ONE NEIGHBORHOOD FOR LONG-TERM CARE, WITH SHORT-TERM NURSING AND REHABILITATION SERVICES CUSTOMIZED AND OFFERED ON THE SECOND NEIGHBORHOOD. ORCHARD WOODS HEALTH CENTER DESIGNS INDIVIDUAL CARE PLANS FOR RESIDENTS WHICH INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH AND RESPIRATORY THERAPY, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS, HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY AND TRANSPORTATION.
  4. $191,111 spent. OTHER RESIDENT SERVICES

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 June 2010.

    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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