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Westminster Village West Lafayette Inc

EIN 31-1002846 · W Lafayette, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 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

THE MISSION OF WESTMINSTER VILLAGE IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE OVERALL WELLNESS OF SENIORS IN THE GREATER LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY. AS A NONPROFIT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (CCRC), WE OFFER A FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE INCLUDING INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE, AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES, TAILORED TO THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF SENIORS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENHANCING LIVES, SHARING RESOURCES, AND COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE, VIBRANT, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.

Income
$30.9 million
Spending
$34.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-29.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
477
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$174,116, director of accounting

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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 117% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $30.3 million spent. WESTMINSTER VILLAGE WEST LAFAYETTE, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY LOCATED IN WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. FACILITIES INCLUDE 110 RESIDENTIAL UNITS (INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER), 54 INDEPENDENT LIVING COTTAGES, 54 HYBRID HOMES, A 72 BED COMPREHENSIVE CARE FACILITY (THE HEALTH CENTER), AND A 58 BED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. WESTMINSTER'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE PROVISION OF CONTINUING CARE SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
  2. THE VILLAGE PROVIDES CARE TO RESIDENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY WITHOUT CHARGE. THE KEY ELEMENT USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY IS THE RESIDENT'S INABILITY TO PAY THEIR MONTHLY CHARGES AS DOCUMENTED IN AN APPLICATION THAT REQUIRES THEM TO REPORT TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME AND TOTAL ASSETS AND IS APPROVED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD. BECAUSE THE VILLAGE DOES NOT PURSUE COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THEY ARE NOT REPORTED AS REVENUE. THE VILLAGE HAS ESTIMATED ITS DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER ITS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY. BECAUSE ALL OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED DURING THE PERIOD WHERE IN THE SKILLED NURSING SETTING, MANAGEMENT ESTIMATED THAT THE COST OF PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE RATES BEING FOREGONE. USING THIS METHODOLOGY, THE VILLAGE HAS ESTIMATED THE COSTS FOREGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER THE VILLAGE'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY OF APPROXIMATELY $50,000 AND $0 FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024, RESPECTIVELY. THIS AMOUNT IS INCLUDED AS AN OFFSET TO RESIDENT SERVICES REVENUE.
  3. CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE VILLAGE, THE VILLAGE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS (BOTH IN KIND AND FINANCIAL) THAT TARGET THE RESIDENT POPULATION AT THE VILLAGE, AS WELL AS TO BENEFIT THE BROADER COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, THE VILLAGE PROVIDES COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TRANSPORTATION AND CHURCH RELATIONS ALL TARGETED TOWARDS ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS. THE COST OF THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE INCLUDED IN OPERATING EXPENSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.

    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 1982.

    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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