Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame Inc
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 129 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
HOLY CROSS VILLAGE AT NOTRE DAME IS AN INTERDEPENDENT COMMUNITY ENERGIZED BY HOLY CROSS SPIRITUALITY AND HOSPITALITY, AND DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOCUSED ON DIGNITY AND RESPECT. HOLY CROSS VILLAGE AT NOTRE DAME WAS ESTABLISHED AS A FAITH BASED, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND HAS SINCE DEDICATED ITSELF TO PROVIDING HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND SUPPORT SERVICES EXCLUSIVELY TO OLDER ADULTS IN WAYS THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE THROUGH A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $20.3 million
- Spending
- $20.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- -27.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 203
- Volunteers
- 62
- Highest pay
- $194,903, vp and general manager
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: 23 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 151% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 129 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: 100 out of 100.
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 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 (2)
- $10.5 million spent. INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING: HOLY CROSS VILLAGE AT NOTRE DAME (HOLY CROSS VILLAGE) PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE SELECTION OF RESIDENTIAL LIVING OPTIONS SUPPORTED BY A FULL CONTINUUM OF ON-SITE HEALTH CARE. INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENTS ENJOY AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, COMPLEMENTED BY SUPERIOR SERVICES AND AMENITIES. PLUS, THEY HAVE THE ASSURANCE OF ON-SITE QUALITY HEALTH CARE, IF EVER NEEDED, AT AN AFFORDABLE, PREDICTABLE COST. HOLY CROSS VILLAGE IS AN INTERDEPENDENT COMMUNITY ENERGIZED BY HOLY CROSS SPIRITUALITY AND HOSPITALITY, AND DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOCUSED ON DIGNITY AND RESPECT. HOLY CROSS VILLAGE GOES BEYOND WHAT'S EXPECTED TO OFFER A LIFESTYLE THAT ALLOWS RESIDENTS TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE, WHILE STAYING CLOSE TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE BEST CARE AVAILABLE. RESIDENTS HAVE PEACE OF MIND KNOWING THEIR FUTURES ARE SECURE, WHICH IS SOMETHING THEY WILL VALUE AS MUCH TODAY AS THEY WILL TOMORROW. HOLY CROSS VILLAGE IS ALSO A LICENSED ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY, AND OUR ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS ALLOW FOR PRIVACY AND INDEPENDENCE. IF RESIDENTS REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, OUR COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IS DESIGNED TO FIT THEIR NEEDS, AND OUR CARING STAFF IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY TO ASSIST THEM. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 196 RESIDENTS IN AN INDEPENDENT LIVING SETTING WITH 154 APARTMENTS AND VILLAS, AS WELL AS 66 RESIDENTS IN AN ASSISTED LIVING SETTING WITH 46 APARTMENTS.
- $6.8 million spent. SKILLED NURSING AND MEMORY CARE: HOLY CROSS VILLAGE IS LICENSED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AS A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (CCRC) AND A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY. SERVICES ARE RESIDENT-CENTERED AND ARE FOCUSED ON LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND/OR DIRECTED TO INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE RECOVERING FROM A BRIEF ILLNESS AND NEED TO REBUILD STRENGTH. REHABILITATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED IN A RESIDENT-CENTERED PROGRAM THAT IS FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING POSITIVE OUTCOMES. RESIDENTS RECEIVE 24-HOUR NURSING SUPERVISION AND RESTORATIVE THERAPIES THAT ARE PHYSICIAN DIRECTED. THE ONSITE REHABILITATION CENTER DELIVERS PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPIES AS WELL AS OTHER SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO MEET REHABILITATION NEEDS. MEMORY CARE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE OFFERED IN A SECURED ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SENIORS WITH ALZHEIMER'S, DEMENTIA, AND OTHER MEMORY LOSS. INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED HELP WITH DAY-TO-DAY LIVING RECEIVE SPECIAL ENCOURAGEMENT TO ADD MEANING AND FULFILLMENT TO THEIR LIVES. SERVICES ARE TAILORED SPECIFICALLY TO EACH RESIDENT WHILE SUPPORTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN A SECURED AREA THAT HAS ACCESS TO A COURTYARD AND VIEWS OF A WOODED AREA. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS PROVIDE STANDBY AND HANDS ON ASSISTANCE WITH BATHING, GROOMING AND ESCORTS. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE ACTIVITIES THEY LOVE AND ENJOY. A WIDE RANGE OF LIFE ENRICHING ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED FOR RESIDENTS EACH DAY THAT ARE TARGETED TO RAISE SPIRITS, STIMULATE MINDS AND PROMOTE HAPPINESS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 179 RESIDENTS IN A NURSING SETTING WITH 40 BEDS AND A NURSING DEMENTIA CENTER WITH 12 ROOMS.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
Not 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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 March 1946.
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 October 21, 2026.
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