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Washington and Jane Smith Community Beverly

EIN 36-2167948 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

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

WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY WAS INCORPORATED FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, AND NURSING CARE SERVICES TO MEN AND WOMEN THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. (SEE SCHEDULE O) LOCATED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY OPERATES A 149 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS, 82 BED ASSISTED LIVING, AND 78 BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LICENSED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (IDPH). ALL 100 SKILLED NURSING BEDS ARE CERTIFIED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS. WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY IS SUBJECT TO PERIODIC REGULATORY INSPECTIONS PERFORMED BY IDPH.

Income
$26.7 million
Spending
$27.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-26 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
280
Volunteers
157
Highest pay
$269,063, president/ceo

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: 33 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 108% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (4)
  1. $11.7 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RETIREMENT HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO SENIOR ADULTS IN A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY SETTING. WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY OPERATES A 78 BED SKILLED NURSING CARE UNIT. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE 24-HOUR NURSING CARE AND REHABILITATION SERVICES. WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY IS LICENSED FOR AND ACCEPTS BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AS SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENT SOURCES. CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS UNDER THESE PROGRAMS DO NOT ALWAY PROVIDE FOR COVERAGE FOR ALL COST OF SERVICES. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED $333,302 IN CHARITABLE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN SKILLED NURSING. THE COMMUNITY ALSO PROVIDED $139,740 IN HEALTH CARE DISCOUNTS TO ITS RESIDENTS.
  2. $8.0 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RETIREMENT HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO SENIORS AGED 62 AND OLDER IN A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY SETTING. WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY OPERATES 149 INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS. WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY BEGAN OPERATION OF THESE UNITS IN NOVEMBER 2007. RESIDENTS RECEIVE DISCOUNTED SERVICES IN HEALTHCARE SHOULD THEY REQUIRE TRANSITION TO ASSISTED LIVING OR INTO SKILLED CARE. RESIDENTS WHO OUTLIVE THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES CAN APPLY FOR SUPPORT THROUGH THE CHARITABLE CARE FUNDS OF WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED $12,809 IN CHARITABLE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN INDEPENDENT LIVING.
  3. $5.8 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RETIREMENT HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO SENIORS AGED 55 AND OLDER IN A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY SETTING. WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY OPERATES A 82 UNIT ASSISTED LIVING CENTER. SERVICES INCLUDE PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN NO LONGER LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND NEED ASSISTANCE WITH AT LEAST THREE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SUCH AS EATING, BATHING, DRESSING, MEDICATIONS, ETC. INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN ASSISTED LIVING WHO HAVE OUTLIVED THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE FURTHER SUPPORTED BY THE CHARITABLE CARE FUNDS OF WASHINGTON AND JANE SMITH COMMUNITY - BEVERLY. DURING THE YEAR $68,176 IN CHARITABLE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS IN ASSISTED LIVING. THE COMMUNITY ALSO PROVIDED $208,819 IN HEALTH CARE DISCOUNTS TO ITS RESIDENTS.
  4. DINING SERVICES, SALON INCOME, RESIDENT TRANSPORTATION, GUEST ROOM CHARGES, PARKING, ETC.

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

  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 June 2025.

    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 February 1934.

    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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