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Judson Home Care

EIN 34-1918993 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
66
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$447,095, 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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. $3.6 million spent. JUDSON HOME CARE PROVIDES HOME CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING WITHIN CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OPERATED BY JUDSON AND SOUTH FRANKLIN CIRCLE, RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, AND RESIDING IN NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK AND ARE TAILORED TO MEET INDIVIDUALS' NEEDS AND PREFERENCES TO KEEP THEM COMFORTABLE AND SAFE IN THEIR HOMES.
  2. $424,051 spent. JUDSON HOME CARE ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT AND HELPING INDIVIDUALS FEEL MORE SECURE. JUDSON HOME CARE "SMART LIVING PROFESSIONAL" CLIENTS RESIDING WITHIN CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OPERATED BY JUDSON AND SOUTH FRANKLIN CIRCLE, RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND RESIDING IN NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INCREASE THEIR SOCIALIZATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
  3. $325,213 spent. JUDSON HOME CARE ALSO PROVIDES END OF LIFE HOSPICE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN FAMILIAR, HOME SURROUNDINGS. THIS PROGRAM IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE AVAILABLE CONTINUUM OF CARE SERVICES OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING WITHIN CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OPERATED BY JUDSON AND SOUTH FRANKLIN CIRCLE, RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. JUDSON HOME CARE'S HOSPICE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE QUALITY HOSPICE CARE WHILE ENHANCING COMFORT, DIGNITY, CHOICE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

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 February 2002.

    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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