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Umrc Foundation Inc

EIN 38-3443089 · Chelsea, 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

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Income
$13.1 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
79 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
12
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$552,220, brio ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 79.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 58% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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

    13 of 15 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $3.1 million spent. IN ADDITION TO BENEVOLENT CARE ENSURING THAT ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WHO OUTLIVE THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCE ALWAYS HAVE A LOVING HOME AT BRIO, THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING AREAS: EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIPS AND EMERGENCY AID TO BRIO EMPLOYEES; LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS WHICH IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE, CAPITAL INITIATIVES; AND GRANTS THAT SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITIES BRIO SERVES. EMPLOYEE SUPPORT SERVICES, OFFERING STAFF SCHOLARSHIPS AND EMERGENCY AID TO SUPPORT OUR OUTSTANDING BRIO TEAM MEMBERS IN REACHING THEIR CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS, OR TO LEND A HELPING HAND TO THOSE WHO EXPERIENCE AN EMERGENCY CAUSING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. PRIORITY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS IS GIVEN TO OUR DIRECT CARE TEAM MEMBERS AND THOSE WITH FINANCIAL NEED. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSFORMING EXISTING BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTING NEW ONES THAT PROVIDE THE UTMOST IN PERSONAL COMFORT AND AMENITIES FOR MICHIGAN'S GROWING POPULATION OF OLDER ADULTS. LIFE ENRICHMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS, HELPING THE OLDER ADULTS WE SERVE AT BRIO FIND THEIR PURPOSE, FOLLOW THEIR PASSIONS, AND LIVE LIFE TO THEIR FULLEST.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.

    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 2020.

    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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