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Clark-Lindsey Village Inc

EIN 37-1017284 · Urbana, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 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

TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES/SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, SEX, CREED OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.

Income
$22.8 million
Spending
$18.5 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
-7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
216
Volunteers
166
Highest pay
$332,153, 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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 18% 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 147% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (2)
  1. $13.1 million spent. ALL OF CLARK-LINDSEYS BUILDINGS ARE LOCATED ON A SINGLE SITE COMPRISED OF 27 ACRES ADJACENT TO MEADOWBROOK PARK AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE AGE 62 AND OVER INCLUDE 131 APARTMENTS AND 24 VILLA UNITS. RESIDENTS CAN PURCHASE A LIFE PLAN RESIDENCY CONTRACT, WHICH GUARANTEES THEM RESIDENCY IN THE APARTMENTS OR VILLAS AND ACCESS TO THE HEALTH CENTER FOR LIFE. PROFESSIONAL NURSING STAFF IS ON DUTY 24 HOURS A DAY. SKILLED CARE CONSISTS OF 49 LICENSED BEDS. 24 OF THE 49 SKILLED NURSING BEDS WERE PROVIDED FOR IN A GREEN HOUSE, A SMALL HOME-LIKE SETTING WITH PROFESSIONAL NURSING STAFF ON DUTY 24 HOURS A DAY. THE MEADOWBROOK HEALTH CENTER HOUSED THE REMAINING 25 SKILLED NURSING BEDS, 14 ARE WHICH ARE MEDICARE CERTIFIED. IN MARCH 2024, A NEW 64-UNIT ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE BUILDING OPENED WITH 38 UNITS AND 26 UNITS, RESPECTIVELY. PROFESSIONAL NURSING STAFF IS ON DUTY 24 HOURS A DAY. IN ADDITION TO RESIDENCY AND IN-PATIENT SERVICES, CLARK-LINDSEY PROVIDES OUTPATIENT THERAPY INCLUDING PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH.
  2. $31,700 spent. THE MISSION OF CLARK-LINDSEY IS TO OFFER SENIOR ADULTS EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES AND LIVING ENVIRONMENTS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE THE MIND, SPIRIT, AND BODY IN WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY. THE MISSION IS FURTHERED AND SUSTAINED THROUGH YEARS OF CHARITABLE GIVING. GENEROUS DONORS HAVE PROVIDED FOR A FRIENDSHIP FUND TO ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO NO LONGER HAVE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR HOME AND HEALTH CARE COSTS. CLARK-LINDSEY PROVIDES CARE TO RESIDENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER ITS FRIENDSHIP FUND POLICY WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT REDUCED RATES. KEY ELEMENTS USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY INCLUDE A RESIDENTS DEMONSTRATED INABILITY TO PAY. CLARK-LINDSEY MAINTAINS RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR THE LEVEL OF CHARITY CARE IT PROVIDES. THESE RECORDS INCLUDE THE AMOUNT OF CHARGES FORGONE FOR SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FURNISHED UNDER ITS FRIENDSHIP FUND POLICY, THE ESTIMATED COST OF THOSE SERVICES AND SUPPLIES, AND EQUIVALENT SERVICE STATISTICS.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 September 1977.

    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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