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Silver Maples of Chelsea

EIN 38-3258132 · Chelsea, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SILVER MAPLES OF CHELSEA RETIREMENT NEIGHBORHOOD IS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY THAT EXCELS AT CREATING AND SUPPORT A POSITIVE AGING EXPERIENCE. SILVER MAPLES OF CHELSEA WILL PROMOTE ENRICHING EXPERIENCES TO INSPIRE PERSONAL GROWTH, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE A HEALTHY, SECURE AND SUPPORTIVE PLACE TO CALL HOME. OUR MISSION AND VISION IS CLEARLY ALIGNED WITH OUR PARTNERS, THE 5 HEALTHY TOWNS ORGANIZATION AND SILVER MAPLES, INC. THE MISSION OF THE 5 HEALTHY TOWNS IS TO CULTIVATE IMPROVEMENTS IN PERONAL AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS.

Income
$11.1 million
Spending
$10.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
181
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$225,313, president and 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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 75% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (1)
  1. $8.7 million spent. SILVER MAPLES OF CHELSEA PROVIDES SENIOR CARE SERVICES, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND AMENITIES FOR RESIDENT STYLE INDEPENDENT LIVING HOUSING AND LICENSED ASSISTED LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS. THE MEADOWS ASSISTED LIVING OFFERS APARTMENTS FOR COUPLES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO VALUE THE INDEPENDENCE OF HOME AND THE CONVENIENCE OF ONSITE LICENSED CARE. RESIDENTS RECEIVE THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS EVERY DAY, SERVED IN MULTIPLE DINING VENUES. THERE ARE 4 LEVELS OF ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY AND WELL-BALANCED AND DYNAMIC EVENT AND ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING. RESIDENTIAL INDEPENDENT LIVING CONDO STYLE HOMES AND APARTMENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES WHO VALUE COMFORT, CONVENIENCE AND COMMUNITY. SEVERAL DISTINCTIVE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) WITH AMENITIES SUCH AS 10 TO 20 MEALS PER MONTH, UTILITIES, 24-HOUR IN-HOUSE CALL SYSTEMS, MAINTENANCE SERVICES, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION AND A MULTIFACETED EVENT AND ACTIVITY PROGRAM WITH AN EMPHASIS ON OVERALL WELLNESS. THE SILVER LINING FUND IS A PROGRAM CONCEIVED BY AND FOR RESIDENTS OF SILVER MAPLES TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ANY RESIDENT WHO OUTLIVES HIS OR HER FINANCIAL ASSETS, ENSURING THEY ALWAYS HAVE A HOME AT SILVER MAPLES. EACH DONATION TO THE SILVER LINING FUND HAS A DIRECT IMPACT ON AN INDIVIDUAL IN NEED. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING EVENTS AND RESOURCES FOR OUR RESIDENTS, SILVER MAPLES SUPPORTS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. SILVER MAPLES IS A VERY ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE CHELSEA COMMUNITY AND A MEMBER OF BOTH THE CHELSEA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE DEXTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. SILVER MAPLES SPONSORS AND PARTICIPATES IN MANY LOCATION GROUPS, EVENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING: ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, SOUNDS & SIGHTS, THE CHELSEA SENIOR CENTER, THE CHELSEA ROTARY CLUB, TO NAME A FEW. SILVER MAPLES HOSTS SEVERAL CHELSEA ARTIST GUILD AND ANN ARBOR ARTIST GUILD ART DISPLAYS, AS WELL AS MANY CHELSEA ROTARY CLUB AND CHELSEA CHAMBER EVENTS. RESIDENTS AND STAFF OF SILVER MAPLES ARE MEMBERS OF SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, THE CHELSEA GARDEN CLUB, THE FARM TO TABLE EVENT IN CHELSEA, THE CHELSEA SENIOR CENTER, AND THE CHELSEA ARTISTS GUILD. SEVERAL RESIDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE EMERSON SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AND SERVE AS READERS FOR NORTH CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF SILVER MAPLES IS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHELSEA AND SERVES ON THE BOARD OF THE CHELSEA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE CHELSEA HOSPITAL, AND THE CHELSEA SENIOR CENTER.

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 October 1995.

    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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