University Place Inc
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
THE MISSION OF UNIVERSITY PLACE IS TO CELEBRATE LIFE AND SERVE WITH JOY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).
- Income
- $16.3 million
- Spending
- $13.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- -23.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 93%
- Employees
- 147
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $703,750, president & chief executive officer
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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 144% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
18 of 252 of 3 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 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)
- $6.8 million spent. NURSING HOME CARE: UNIVERSITY PLACE PROVIDES NURSING CARE SERVICES TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS. SOME OF THE AMENITIES PROVIDED INCLUDE PERSONALIZED CARE PLANS, LICENSED NURSING STAFF, THREE MEALS DAILY, SNACKS, HOUSEKEEPING, MAINTENANCE, RELIGIOUS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND SECURITY. THE AVERAGE DAILY CENSUS APPROXIMATED 27 IN FISCAL 2025.
- $3.4 million spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING: UNIVERSITY PLACE PROVIDES INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO ENJOY ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLES. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS. ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE GARDEN HOMES AND STUDIO, ONE, AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS. SOME OF THE AMENITIES PROVIDED INCLUDE DINING, HOUSEKEEPING, MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH AND FITNESS, RELIGIOUS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, SECURITY, AND AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM. THE AVERAGE CENSUS IN INDEPENDENT LIVING APPROXIMATED 107 IN FISCAL 2025.
- $757,662 spent. ASSISTED LIVING: UNIVERSITY PLACE PROVIDES ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE THE ASSISTANCE THEY NEED WHILE MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS. Accommodations INCLUDE EFFICIENCIES, STUDIOS, AND ONE BEDROOM UNITS. SOME OF THE AMENITIES PROVIDED INCLUDE THREE MEALS DAILY, SNACKS, HOUSEKEEPING, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY, AND RELIGIOUS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TO MEET EACH RESIDENT'S NEEDS. THE AVERAGE CENSUS IN ASSISTED LIVING APPROXIMATED 45 IN FISCAL 2025.
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
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 June 2025.
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 October 2001.
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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