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Crest View Corporation

EIN 41-0726177 · Columbia Hts, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 out of 100GovernanceGood87 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

CREST VIEW SENIOR COMMUNITIES, FOUNDED AS A CHARITABLE CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE COMMUNITY AND MEMBER CHURCHES, EXISTS TO SERVE PEOPLE BY OFFERING A CONTINUUM OF QUALITY CARE AND SERVICES AND BY PROVIDING FOR THEIR SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS.

Income
$26.3 million
Spending
$25.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-19.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
356
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$203,572, former ceo (thru 8/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 37 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 163% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 September 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 (6)
  1. $12.4 million spent. CREST VIEW LUTHERAN HOME: 122 BED NURSING HOME FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED, 16 BED WERE ON LAYAWAY DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025. TOTAL OCCUPANCY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 WAS 72.5%THE NURSING FACILITY PROVIDES HEALTH CARE TREATMENT AND CONVALESCENT FACILITIES TO IN-PATIENT SENIORS AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING THOSE ADMITTED AS AN INTERIM STEP, AFTER HOSPITALIZATION AND BEFORE RETURNING TO THEIR HOMES, AS WELL AS THOSE ADMITTED FOR LONG-TERM RESIDENCY.NURSING FACILITY RESIDENTS RECEIVE ROOM AND BOARD, 24-HOUR PROFESSIONAL NURSING CARE, AND SPECIAL DIETS AS REQUIRED. THE CARE CENTER PARTICIPATES IN A FIVE MEAL PER DAY PLAN, EITHER IN HIS OR HER ROOM OR AT THE CENTRAL DINING LOCATION. THERE ARE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS. ADDITIONAL SERVICES, SUCH AS ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF MEDICAL SPECIALISTS, SUCH DRUGS AND THERAPIES AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY THE RESIDENT'S PHYSICIAN, TELEPHONE, AND BEAUTY/BARBER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE RESIDENTS AT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THERE ARE TWO SPECIALTY AREAS WITHIN THE NURSING FACILITY. THE DEMENTIA CARE AREA IS A 26-BED UNIT AND HAS A PROGRAM SPECIFIC TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA. THE REHAB CARE AREA IS 20 BEDS AND IS DESIGNATED FOR PEOPLE WHO WE SERVE ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS BEFORE RETURNING TO THE PLACE THEY "CALL HOME". THE REHAB BEDS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TELEPHONE AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. ASSISTED LIVING: CREST VIEW ON 42ND - 50 UNIT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY WITH CAPACITY FOR 68; INCLUDES MEMORY CARE UNITS. TOTAL OCCUPANCY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 WAS 67.1%A VARIETY OF SERVICES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, IN MANY CASES THROUGH PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH OTHER BUILDINGS SITUATED ON THE CORPORATION'S CAMPUS. THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE BEYOND THE REGULAR MONTHLY RENTAL CHARGE: ALL UTILITIES EXCEPT TELEPHONE AND CABLE, 24 HOUR STAFF, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, LAWN AND GROUNDS CARE, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, SPIRITUAL CARE SERVICES, EXERCISE MACHINES, A WHIRLPOOL TUB, A CRAFT ROOM, OUTDOOR GARDENS AND WALKING PATHS, SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION, WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING, WEEKLY FLAT LINEN SERVICE, AND THREE MEALS PER DAY.THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED AT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE: HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES, BEAUTY SHOP SERVICES, URGENCY RESPONSE TO PULL CORDS, AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES BEYOND THE BASIC PACKAGE OF SERVICES. THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY'S WALKOUT GARDEN LEVEL HOUSES A HEADSTART PROGRAM PROVIDING INTERGENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE CREST VIEW SENIOR COMMUNITY ON RESERVOIR BOULEVARD. THE HEADSTART PROGRAM LEASES SPACE AND IS SPONSORED BY ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. CREST VIEW ON 42ND IS A THREE-STORY BUILDING. THE BUILDING INCLUDES LAUNDRY FACILITIES, A DINING ROOM AND PRIVATE DINING ROOM, A HOME CARE OFFICE, A SMALL LIBRARY, A LARGE COMMUNITY ROOM THAT INCLUDES A BEAUTY SHOP, AN ACTIVITIES KITCHEN AND A WORSHIP AREA. THE TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE BUILDING IS 40,527 SQUARE FEET. THE ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE FACILITY FIRST OPENED FOR OCCUPANCY IN 2002. CREST VIEW ON 42ND IS AN ELDERLY HOUSING WITH SERVICES ESTABLISHMENT, REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. A VARIETY OF SERVICES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE BEYOND THE REGULAR MONTHLY RENTAL CHARGE: ALL UTILITIES EXCEPT CABLE, 24 HOUR STAFF, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, LAWN AND GROUNDS CARE, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, SPIRITUAL CARE SERVICES, EXERCISE MACHINES, A WHIRLPOOL TUB, A CRAFT ROOM, OUTDOOR GARDENS AND WALKING PATHS, SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION, WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING, WEEKLY FLAT LINEN SERVICE, AND THREE MEALS PER DAY.ON DECEMBER 20, 2002, CREST VIEW HOME HEALTH CARE, THE CLASS A (MEDICARE CERTIFIED AGENCY) WAS GRANTED A CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME BY THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. CREST VIEW HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDES MEDICARE CERTIFIED AND SKILLED HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE CREST VIEW CAMPUSES.CREST VIEW ON 42ND WAS SOLD TO AN UNRELATED THIRD PARTY IN FEBRUARY 2025.
  3. $7.9 million spent. CREST VIEW SENIOR COMMUNITY AT BLAINE- CONTINUUM OF CARE CAMPUS COMPRISED OF 66 SENIOR HOUSING APARTMENTS, 51 ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS, 24 MEMORY CARE APARTMENTS AND 11 CARE SUITES FOR THE ELDERLY. TOTAL OCCUPANCY = 94.3%. THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND AMENITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE RATES: ALL UTILITIES EXCEPT FOR THE TELEPHONE, TEN MEALS PER MONTH IN SENIOR HOUSING AND THREE MEALS PER DAY IN THE OTHER AREAS, SECURED ENTRANCE, PENDANT SYSTEM WITHIN THE CAMPUS, LAWN AND GROUNDS CARE, OUTDOOR PATIOS AND WALKING PATHS, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, SPIRITUAL CARE SERIVCES, LIBRARY, CLUB LOUNGE, FITNESS CENTER, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION.
  4. $1.1 million spent. MANAGEMENT SERVICES - PROVIDES MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES TO CREST VIEW ENTITIES
  5. $1.0 million spent. THE BOULEVARD: 69 UNIT SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY FOR THE ELDERLY. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 TOTAL OCCUPANCY WAS 68.4%. A VARIETY OF SERVICES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE RESIDENTS AT THE MARKET RATE SENIOR HOUSING FACILITY, IN MANY CASES THROUGH PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH OTHER BUILDINGS SITUATED ON THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CAMPUS. THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGE BEYOND THE REGULAR MONTHLY RENTAL CHARGE. ALL UTILITIES EXCEPT TELEPHONE, CABLE AND ELECTRICITY, SECURITY ENTRANCE TO BUILDING, ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, LAWN AND GROUNDS CARE, OUTDOOR GARDEN AREA AND WALKING PATHS, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, SPIRITUAL CARE SERVICES, LIBRARY, AND SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION TO LOCAL STORES.THE FOLLOWING SERVICES AND FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED AT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE: LUNCH AND DINNER IN THE DINING ROOM, URGENCY RESPONSE TO PULL CORDS, LAUNDRY SERVICES, GARAGE PARKING, HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES, HOME HEALTH SERVICES, BEAUTY SHOP SERVICES AND A CONVENIENCE STORE. THE BOULEVARD IS AN ELDERLY HOUSING WITH SERVICES ESTABLISHMENT, REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA.
  6. CREST VIEW HOME CARE - PROVIDES ASSISTED LIVING HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO REGISTERED HOUSING WITH SERVICES BUILDINGS ON THE CREST VIEW CAMPUSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 September 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 August 1963.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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