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Christian Rest Home Association

EIN 38-1237795 · Grand Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN REST HOME ASSOCIATION (DBA EDISON CHRISTIAN LIFE SERVICES) IS TO OPERATE WITH CHRISTIAN LOVE AND CONCERN, FACILITIES PROVIDING SKILLED AND BASIC NURSING CARE, SUPPORTIVE CARE AND RESIDENTIAL CARE TO ADULT PERSONS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR OBLIGATION TO RENDER MERCY AND HELP TO THE AFFLICTED, AS ENJOINED UPON US BY THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IN LUKE 6:36, "BE YE THEREFORE MERCIFUL, AS YOUR FATHER ALSO IS MERCIFUL."

Income
$18.1 million
Spending
$18.6 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
489
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$220,598, administrator

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 May 31, 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)
  1. $15.1 million spent. PROVIDED SKILLED NURSING SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 210 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. ABOUT 80% OF THE INDIVIDUALS ARE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS, HAVING EXHAUSTED THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES. 5% OF THE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED REHABILITATION SERVICES UNDER MEDICARE/MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND 15% OF THE INDIVIDUALS WERE SELF OR PRIVATE PAY.
  2. $1.5 million spent. PROVIDED ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 40 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. INDIVIDUALS MAY RECEIVE DISCOUNTED SERVICES IF THEY EXHAUST THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE DISCOUNT GIVEN WOULD BE BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S MONTHLY INCOME. THE REDUCTION IN MONTHLY FEES TYPICALLY RANGE FROM 30-70% FROM STATED RATES. THIS FISCAL YEAR ALL THE INDIVIDUALS WERE SELF OR PRIVATE PAY.
  3. $917,075 spent. PROVIDED SENIOR HOUSING TO APPROXIMATELY 40 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. ABOUT 5% OF THE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED DISCOUNTED SERVICES BECAUSE THEY EXHAUSTED THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE DISCOUNT GIVEN WAS BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S MONTHLY INCOME. THE REDUCTION IN MONTHLY FEES RANGED FROM 10-30% FROM STATED RATES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 May 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 November 1946.

    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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