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The Mcgregor Foundation

EIN 34-0714356 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MCGREGOR HOME EXISTS TO PROVIDE A SUPERIOR RESIDENCE IN EAST CLEVELAND FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED TO AGE SUCCESSFULLY IN "A PLACE THEY CALL HOME."

Income
$24.7 million
Spending
$24.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
35.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
472
Volunteers
188
Highest pay
$454,545, 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

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 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 (3)
  1. $19.0 million spent. PROVIDED 50,955 RESIDENT DAYS OF CARE DURING THE YEAR. SERVED THE ELDERLY IN THE CITY OF EAST CLEVELAND, OHIO WITH DIGNIFIED CARE IN GRACIOUS SURROUNDINGS. OFFERED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FROM ASSISTED CARE TO NURSING PLUS A UNIT DESIGNED TO SERVE THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF MEMORY IMPAIRED RESIDENTS AND A TEMPORARY CARE PROGRAM. PROVIDED NO-COST OR REDUCED COST CARE TO RESIDENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN SPECIFIED CRITERIA UNDER ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY. OFFERED A STIMULATING VARIETY OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS TO ITS RESIDENTS. PROVIDED A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHILE MAXIMIZING THE RESIDENTS' INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM. ALSO, PROVIDED AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR A FULL AND HAPPY LIFESTYLE.
  2. $960,970 spent. THE MCGREGOR FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO FURTHER ITS MISSION THROUGH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THE ANNUAL GRANTS PROVIDE FUNDING IN THREE MAJOR AREAS: ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS; EXPANDING THE SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE SURROUNDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH SERVICES; AND THE RECRUITMENT, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RETENTION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE QUALITY MEDICAL CARE TO SENIORS.
  3. THE MCGREGOR FOUNDATION PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ITS RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATIONS REIMBURSE THE FOUNDATION FOR EXPENSES PAID ON THEIR BEHALF.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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