Fairlawn
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
FAIRLAWN, INC. IS A FAITH-BASED AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY, IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE, HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND WELL-BEING OF OLDER ADULTS. ROOTED IN CHRISTIAN VALUES AND GUIDED BY A LEGACY OF SERVICE SINCE 1964, FAIRLAWN, INC. STRIVES TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF EACH RESIDENT IN A SAFE, WELCOMING, AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF CARE INCLUDING INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE, REHABILITATION, AND LONG-TERM SKILLED NURSING. FAIRLAWN HAVEN FOSTERS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY WHERE SENIORS CAN THRIVE WHILE REMAINING CLOSE TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FAITH.
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $2.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- -79.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $149,461, 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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 110% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 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)
- $1.7 million spent. FAIRLAWN INC. IS A FAITH-BASED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT SENIOR LIVING ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN ARCHBOLD, OHIO, OFFERING A FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE INCLUDING INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE, SKILLED NURSING, AND SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION. ITS CAMPUS SUPPORTS A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO AGING THROUGH RESIDENT-CENTERED SERVICES AND AMENITIES. IN ADDITION TO HOUSING, FAIRLAWN PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION, CLEANING SUPPORT, GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS, AND WYSE COMMONS MEMBERSHIPS. ON-CAMPUS OFFERINGS SUCH AS THE FOOD COURT, SALON, SPA, AND EXERCISE CLASSES PROMOTE WELLNESS AND ENGAGEMENT. FAIRLAWN'S COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION IS REFLECTED IN HELPING PARTNERS, A VOCATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MEANINGFUL WORK OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 July 1987.
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 November 4, 2026.
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