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Resthaven

EIN 38-1387113 · Holland, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RESTHAVEN'S MISSION IS TO GLORIFY GOD BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF QUALITY CARE AND SERVICES THAT DEMONSTRATES THE LOVE AND COMPASSION OF JESUS CHRIST.

Income
$36.7 million
Spending
$31.5 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-22.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
705
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$337,957, 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

Fair: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 71% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (5)
  1. $18.5 million spent. RESTHAVEN CARE CENTER - PROVIDES MEDICAL REHABILITATION, LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES, AND MEMORY SUPPORT FOR SENIORS IN HOLLAND, MI. SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 139 RESIDENTS PER DAY. THE CARE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A COMFORTABLE, HOME-LIKE SURROUNDING, INCLUDING TWO SMALL HOUSE MODELS OF 10 RESIDENTS EACH. THE INDIVIDUAL'S PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS ARE SUPPORTED. RESTHAVEN CARE CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES TO THOSE WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES. MEDICAID ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS ACCOUNT FOR APPROXIMATELY 74% OF THE CENSUS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES UNCOMPENSATED COST OF PRIVATE ROOMS TO MANY OF THOSE ON MEDICAID AND A HIGHER STAFFING RATIO OF CAREGIVERS THAN MANDATED BY MEDICAID TO PROMOTE PERSON-CENTERED CARE FOR RESIDENTS. (Expenses $ 1,605,698 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 2,306,208) THE WARM FRIEND - AN INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY WITH 58 APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 67 RESIDENTS. THE WARM FRIEND PROVIDES LIFE ENRICHMENT, DINING OPTIONS AND 24 HR ONSITE STAFF TO HELP SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THE COMMUNITY. (Expenses $ 1,109,442 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 1,303,019) THE RIVER PLACE- AN INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY WITH 21 APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 27 RESIDENTS. THE RIVER PLACE PROVIDES LIFE ENRICHMENT, HOUSEKEEPING AND OTHER AMENITIES TO HELP SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $4.9 million spent. RESTHAVEN MAPLE WOODS - AN AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY THAT PROVIDES SENIORS WITH 3 MEALS PER DAY, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND A SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT TO PROMOTE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORTS NEEDED TO HELP THEM REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY. MAPLE WOODS PROVIDES UNCOMPENSATED SERVICES TO THOSE ON MEDICAID AND THOSE RECEIVING SUPPLEMENTAL SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME, APPROXIMATELY 41% OF RESIDENTS AT THIS TIME. DUE TO ITS AFFORDABILITY, RESTHAVEN IS ABLE TO SERVE MANY RESIDENTS WITH INCOMES OF 50% AMI OR LESS AT MAPLE WOODS. THERE IS ALSO A SEPARATE 24-BED SMALL HOUSE MODEL ASSISTED LIVING ON THE MAPLE WOODS CAMPUS.
  3. $3.0 million spent. THE FARMSTEAD - A LIFEPLAN COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS WITH 104 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS, 24 ASSISTED LIVING UNITS AND A CLUBHOUSE, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 175 RESIDENTS. THE FARMSTEAD PROVIDES LIFE ENRICHMENT, DINING OPTIONS AND 24 HR ONSITE STAFF TO HELP SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THE COMMUNITY. FARMSTEAD ASSISTED LIVING PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH 3 MEALS PER DAY, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND A SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT TO PROMOTE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORTS NEEDED TO HELP THEM REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY. (Expenses $ 1,605,698 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 2,306,208) THE WARM FRIEND - AN INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY WITH 58 APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 67 RESIDENTS. THE WARM FRIEND PROVIDES LIFE ENRICHMENT, DINING OPTIONS AND 24 HR ONSITE STAFF TO HELP SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THE COMMUNITY. (Expenses $ 1,109,442 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 1,303,019) THE RIVER PLACE- AN INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY WITH 21 APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 27 RESIDENTS. THE RIVER PLACE PROVIDES LIFE ENRICHMENT, HOUSEKEEPING AND OTHER AMENITIES TO HELP SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $1.6 million spent. THE WARM FRIEND - AN INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY WITH 58 APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 67 RESIDENTS. THE WARM FRIEND PROVIDES LIFE ENRICHMENT, DINING OPTIONS AND 24 HR ONSITE STAFF TO HELP SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THE COMMUNITY.
  5. $1.1 million spent. THE RIVER PLACE- AN INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY WITH 21 APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 27 RESIDENTS. THE RIVER PLACE PROVIDES LIFE ENRICHMENT, HOUSEKEEPING AND OTHER AMENITIES TO HELP SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THE COMMUNITY.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1948.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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