Montgomery Place
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 MONTGOMERY PLACE IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIOR ADULTS BY PROVIDING RETIREMENT HOUSING AND HEALTH SERVICES IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS EACH RESIDENT.
- Income
- $20.0 million
- Spending
- $21.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- -27.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 97%
- Employees
- 119
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $282,722, chief financial 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: 34 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 224% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% 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.
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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)
- $8.5 million spent. MONTGOMERY PLACE IS A LIFE PLAN CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS ARE OFFERED MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENT SELECTION (VIEWS AND PRICES), VARYING MEAL PLANS, RESIDENT-DRIVEN DAILY ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS. APARTMENTS INCLUDE FULL KITCHENS AND APPLIANCES, INCLUDING IN-UNIT WASHER/DRYERS. COMMON LIVING SPACES (BOTH IN THE BUILDING AND THE PARK-LIKE OUTDOORS SPACE) ENCOURAGE COMPANIONSHIP AND SATISFACTION OF PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS. NOTABLE SERVICES AND AMENITIES INCLUDE COMPLIMENTARY WELLNESS SERVICES, BASIC PHONE, CABLE AND INTERNET, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING/LINEN, ENTERTAINMENT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, 24-HOUR LIVE SECURITY, CALL SYSTEM IN EACH UNIT, AND ON-SITE CHAPLAIN SERVICES.
- $4.3 million spent. THE MONTGOMERY PLACE CCRC CAMPUS INCLUDES A 40-BED, MEDICARE-CERTIFIED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY THAT OFFERS SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION, LONG-TERM CARE WITH MEMORY CARE OPTIONS. IT IS RATED A 5-STAR FACILITY BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE TOP PERFORMING FACILITIES IN THE NATION. RECOGNIZED FOR ITS SHORT-TERM REHAB OUTCOMES, IT HAS AFFILIATION WITH TWO MAJOR HOSPITAL NETWORKS IN CHICAGO.
- $3.4 million spent. LIFE CARE AT HOME, LLC IS A PRIVATE-DUTY HOME CARE AND HOME NURSING AGENCY PROVIDING SERVICES TO PRIVATE-PAY, FEE-FOR-SERVICE CLIENTS IN THEIR HOMES IN THE CHICAGO AREA. IT IS A NON-TAXABLE LLC, MANAGED BY ITS SOLE MEMBER MONTGOMERY PLACE. FLEXIBLY DESIGNED SERVICE PLANS MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND PREFERENCES OF CLIENTS. THE COMPANY ALSO PROVIDES CONTRACTED WELLNESS SERVICES TO MONTGOMERY PLACE.
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? 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 December 1988.
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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