United Methodist Homes and Services
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
UMH&S IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND RESIDENCES TO OLDER ADULTS. WE EMPOWER EACH PERSON WE SERVE TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE WHILE EMBRACING THE NEEDS OF A DIVERSE AND EVOLVING COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $15.5 million
- Spending
- $16.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- -3.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 14
- Highest pay
- $209,760, president & 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
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 168% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 23% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 14 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 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 (4)
- $12.4 million spent. NURSING, THERAPY, AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES NURSES, AS WELL AS, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS TO THE AFFILIATED ENTITY, UNITED NURSING SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM OFFERS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO HUNDREDS OF OLDER ADULTS.
- $2.4 million spent. HARTWELL PLACE IS AN INTIMATE ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY. NESTLED IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS HISTORIC BUILDING WITH 28 PRIVATE SUITES OFFERS A HIGH CAREGIVER-TO-RESIDENT RATIO. AT HARTWELL PLACE, EVERYONE RECEIVES PERSONALIZED MEMORY CARE FROM OUR SPECIALLY TRAINED CAREGIVERS. HARTWELL PLACE PROVIDED 7,398 RESIDENT DAYS OF CARE IN 2024. IN ADDITION, $58,856 WORTH OF FREE CARE, AS WELL AS NUMEROUS FREE COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS WERE GIVEN.
- $407,463 spent. GLENWOOD APARTMENTS - IS A 13-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING OFFERING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME OLDER ADULTS. RESIDENTS MUST QUALIFY AS VERY LOW-INCOME ADULTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH HUD GUIDELINES.
- $213,988 spent. WEST SUBURBAN SENIOR SERVICES - PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS IN THE WEST SUBURBAN AREA A DAILY NUTRITIOUS LOW-COST OR FREE LUNCH, ACCESS TO FREE LEGAL SERVICES, ACCESS TO EXPERT EDUCATION AND REFERRALS FOR LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS, AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO TAKE PART IN EXERCISE AND OTHER VITAL ACTIVITIES AND SOCIALIZATION. WE OFFER PROGRAMMING, SOCIALIZATION, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND ACCESS TO CRITICAL INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO LBGT+ OLDER ADULTS.
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
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 December 2024.
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 August 1991.
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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