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Fairlawn Haven

EIN 34-0930124 · Archbold, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAIRLAWN HAVEN, 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 HAVEN 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
$14.8 million
Spending
$14.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
253
Volunteers
20
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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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. $12.3 million spent. FAIRLAWN HAVEN OPERATES AS A COMPREHENSIVE SENIOR CARE FACILITY OFFERING A FULL CONTINUUM OF SERVICES ON ITS ARCHBOLD, OHIO CAMPUS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES INDEPENDENT LIVING DUPLEXES AND APARTMENTS, ASSISTED LIVING STUDIOS, SHORT-TERM INPATIENT REHABILITATION, OUTPATIENT THERAPY, MEMORY CARE FOR RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA, AND LONG-TERM SKILLED NURSING. LICENSED NURSES AND CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS PROVIDE 24-HOUR CARE, INCLUDING MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, WOUND CARE, AND COORDINATION WITH OUTSIDE SPECIALISTS. RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM ON-SITE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY, THERAPEUTIC DIETS, AND LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. THE COMMUNITY EMPHASIZES A HOMELIKE SETTING WITH PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS, COMMUNAL DINING, AND AMENITIES SUCH AS A WHIRLPOOL, SHUFFLEBOARD COURT, AND REHABILITATION GYM. FAIRLAWN HAVEN'S HOLISTIC APPROACH ENSURES THAT SENIORS RECEIVE PERSONALIZED CARE IN A SUPPORTIVE AND FAITH-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT.

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 November 1962.

    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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