Christian Care Surprise Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
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
THROUGH CHRISTIAN LOVE AND EXCELLENCE, WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A FULFILLING LIFESTYLE AND PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE TO THOSE WE SERVE.
- Income
- $16.5 million
- Spending
- $16.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- -55.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 94%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 83
- Highest pay
- $615,586, 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: 38 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 124% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% 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 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $14.4 million spent. OPENED IN JULY 2018, FELLOWSHIP SQUARE SURPRISE NOW HOSTS 255 APARTMENT HOMES ON 14+ ACRES, IN A FULLY GATED COMMUNITY. FELLOWSHIP SQUARE OFFERS 1 AND 2 BEDROOM FLOOR PLANS. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY INCLUDES LARGE COMMUNITY AND GATHERING AREAS, A STATE-OF-THE-ART FITNESS CENTER WITH A FULL-TIME TRAINER AND FITNESS PROGRAMMING AND CLASSES (SENIOR FIT). A HEATED POOL, SPA, AND POOL HOUSE ARE ALSO PROVIDED. A FULLY STOCKED ART ROOM, WOOD SHOP, VARIOUS ACTIVITY AREAS, ARE AVAILABLE. A KOI POND, BOCCE BALL COURT, PICKLE BALL COURTS, AND PUTTING GREENS ARE ALSO ENJOYED BY THE RESIDENTS.OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, SUCH AS A FULL-SERVICE COMPUTER LAB AND CLASSROOM, AS WELL AS A FULLY STOCKED LIBRARY ARE (CONT'D ON SCH O) PROVIDED FOR RESIDENTS.A GARDEN CAFE, AND A FINE DINING ROOM ARE OPENED DAILY. RESIDENTS RECEIVE DINING DOLLARS INCLUDED IN THEIR MONTHLY RENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $375. TRANSPORTATION, HOUSEKEEPING, ACTIVITIES, RECREATION, AND CHAPLAIN SERVICES ARE INCLUDED IN THE MONTHLY RENTAL FEE. RESIDENTS ENJOY HIGH SPEED INTERNET, 24-HOUR CONCIERGE, AND AN EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM, AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THE ASSISTED LIVING IS CALLED "THE OASIS AT FELLOWSHIP SQUARE". THIS COMMUNITY HOSTS 42 APARTMENT HOMES, PLUS 28 SUITES OF MEMORY CARE, WITH 1-BEDROOM AND STUDIO FLOOR PLANS, WITH LARGE COMMUNITY AREAS INCLUDING TWO DINING ROOMS, ACTIVITIES AREA AND ACCESS TO THE CAMPUS AMENITIES. OUTDOOR AREAS, A FULL ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND ALL MEALS AND SNACKS ARE INCLUDED IN THE MONTHLY RENT. A FITNESS CENTER, LIBRARY, LAUNDRY ROOM, AND MULTIPLE ACTIVITY AREAS ARE PROVIDED. AN EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM, 24-HOUR OVERSITE AND CARE ARE AVAILABLE.OUTPATIENT REHAB CLINIC: A LICENSED OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION CLINIC THAT PROVIDES PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES TO RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF FELLOWSHIP SQUARE SURPRISE.FOUNDED IN 1979, THE CHRISTIAN CARE COMPANIES BEGAN WITH 96 UNITS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING AND A NURSING CENTER ON THE PHOENIX CAMPUS. THE NURSING CENTER CORNERSTONE QUOTES PSALM 71:9, CAST ME NOT OFF IN THE TIME OF OLD AGE; FORSAKE ME NOT WHEN MY STRENGTH FAILETH. THE ORGANIZATION IS ONE OF 17 RELATED TAX EXEMPT CHRISTIAN CARE COMPANIES (THE NAMES OF THE OTHER 16 ARE LISTED ON SCHEDULE R) WHO PROVIDE HOUSING, HOSPITALITY AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR VERY-LOW-TO-MIDDLE INCOME ARIZONA SENIORS. 16 OF THE CHRISTIAN CARE COMPANIES WERE FOUNDED BY THE NONDENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF ARIZONA AND ARE GOVERNED BY CORPORATE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS. CHRISTIAN CARE MANAGEMENT HAS CONTROLLING INTEREST IN THE 17TH RELATED TAX EXEMPT ENTITY, HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. DBA COVENANT HOME HEALTH, WHICH PROVIDES HOME HEALTH SERVICES TO SENIORS AND OTHERS WHO NEED SKILLED MEDICAL CARE WITHIN THE COMFORT AND PRIVACY OF THEIR OWN HOMES.AT DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE CHRISTIAN CARE COMPANIES OWN AND OPERATE 1,990 UNITS OF MIDDLE-INCOME, MARKET-RATE INDEPENDENT, ASSISTED, AND MEMORY CARE UNITS FOR SENIORS ON SIX CAMPUSES, 338 UNITS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, AND A 20-BED REHABILITATION CENTER. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO UP TO 107 RESIDENTS OF OUR SUBSIDIZED HOUSING.BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF A CHRISTIAN CARE COMMUNITY TYPICALLY INCLUDE SHARED HOUSEKEEPING; MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY SERVICES, INCLUDING CALL BUTTON MONITORING; ACCESS TO PRIVATE SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION; AND COMPUTER LABS WITH HIGH-SPEED INTERNET. RESIDENTS TYPICALLY HAVE ENTREE TO ON-CAMPUS FOOD SERVICE VENUES, ENTERTAINING ACTIVITY PROGRAMS, HEALTH & WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES AND CHAPLAINCY 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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2013.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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