Friendship Village of South County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CREATING A COMMUNITY THAT THRIVES PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. GUIDED BY BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WHICH HONOR JESUS CHRIST, FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE PROVIDES A WARM, GRACIOUS AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL EXPERIENCE PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL CARE.
- Income
- $63.1 million
- Spending
- $62.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- -26.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 78%
- Employees
- 886
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $685,621, president, ceo, fvsh ed
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
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 98% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $40.8 million spent. THE VILLAGE IS A LIFE CARE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY, DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE PERSONS 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER IN A DIGNIFIED MANNER. CURRENTLY, THE VILLAGE HAS 396 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS, 44 VILLAS, 76 ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS (LICENSED FOR 78 RESIDENTIAL CARE BEDS) AND A 144-BED LICENSED AND STAFFED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (THE "HEALTH CENTER"). THE PRIMARY INTENT OF FVSC, IS TO ASSURE THE RESIDENTS OF LIFE CARE THROUGHOUT THEIR RETIREMENT YEARS. THE VILLAGE IS DESIGNED TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ENRICH THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK THERE. THE DESIGN OF THE MAIN COMMON FACILITIES PROVIDES LARGE AREAS FOR DINING AND MEETINGS WITHOUT DETRACTING FROM THE HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT OF THE VILLAGE.IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A RESIDENCE FOR LIFETIME USE BY THE RESIDENT, THE VILLAGE WILL PROVIDE: MAINTENANCE OF THE RESIDENCES AND COMMON AREAS; WEEKLY FLAT LAUNDRY SERVICE; FOOD SERVICE, INCLUDING ONE MEAL FOR EACH DAY IN THE MONTH AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE; THE SERVICES OF A CHAPLAIN AND RESIDENT SOCIAL DIRECTOR; SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES; 24-HOUR NURSING CARE IN THE HEALTH CENTER (SEE ADDITIONAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION); BIWEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING; A CALL SYSTEM; VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES; AND ALL UTILITIES EXCEPT LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE. SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITYOUR RESIDENTS' SELFLESS ACTS OF VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. THE FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS RESIDENTS ENJOY VOLUNTEERING INSIDE OUR COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.THE EMPLOYEES OF FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS GO ABOVE AND BEYOND THEIR WORK LOAD. OUR EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEERED IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN AREA. SINCE 1987, FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS HAS PARTNERED WITH THE SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, FACILITATING ON-THE-JOB TRAINING SKILLS FOR FIVE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM, LED BY A ST. LOUIS COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER AND TEACHER'S AID. FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS HAS A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. OUR VOCATIONAL SKILLS PROGRAM IS ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 32 THROUGHOUT ST. LOUIS COUNTY. THE MISSION OF THE VOCATIONAL SKILLS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO THE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN GAINING SKILLS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE REALISTIC AND MEANINGFUL POST-SECONDARY GOALS. AN IN KIND DONATION OF NEARLY $35,000 WAS PROVIDED TO THE SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ST LOUIS RANGING FROM SPACE PROVIDED FOR THE CLASSROOM TO THE TIME AND TALENT OF OUR FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE EMPLOYEES. SEVERAL OF OUR EMPLOYEES ARE MENTORS TO THE STUDENTS OF THIS PROGRAM. FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS HAS PROUDLY HIRED SEVERAL STUDENTS OVER THE YEARS WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, AND AS OF FY25, TWO ARE STILL WORKING WITHIN THE WALLS OF FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS.FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS HAS ONE CHAPLAIN, TWO ASSISTANT CHAPLAINS, TWO ASSOCIATE CHAPLAINS AND ONE PASTORAL CARE ASSISTANT TO MEET ALL THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS AND STAFF. OUR CHAPLAINS ALSO VISIT OUR HOSPITALIZED RESIDENTS. AVERAGE VISITS ARE 14 EACH WEEK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OVER 100 FUNERAL AND MEMORIAL SERVICES WERE PLANNED AND CONDUCTED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. 1 ON 1 SUPPORT: OUR CHAPLAINS PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SPIRITUAL AND PERSONAL COUNSELING TO APPROXIMATELY 87 RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES EACH MONTH. BIBLE STUDIES: 377 BIBLE STUDIES WERE HELD. ON AVERAGE, 112 RESIDENTS ATTEND BIBLE STUDY AT FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE. WORSHIP SERVICES: FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE PROVIDED 232 WORSHIP SERVICES (THREE EACH SUNDAY AND MASS ON SATURDAY). APPROXIMATELY 175 PEOPLE ATTEND WORSHIP SERVICES HELD IN OUR CHAPEL, SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION, AND ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE. ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS: CARE FOR THE CAREGIVERS: LOCATED AT THE VILLAGE CARE CENTER, VISITORS FROM OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY ARE WELCOME AT THESE GROUP MEETINGS. SOJOURNERS GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP: SUPPORT GROUP FOR RESIDENTS WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE. SOJOURNER'S CIRCLE: CIRCLE OF FRIENDS WHO GATHER MONTHLY TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN THE JOURNEY OF GRIEF. OUTREACH MINISTRIES: FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS HAS 16 REGULAR VOLUNTEERS AVERAGING 20 HOURS PER WEEK SUPPORTING THE CHAPLAIN'S DEPARTMENT. THEIR GIFTS/TALENTS ARE SINGERS, INSTRUMENTALISTS, BIBLE TEACHERS, AND PREACHERS. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR LONGSTANDING SUPPORT OF ANGEL TREE MINISTRIES, A MINISTRY THAT PROVIDES CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO 600-800 CHILDREN WHO HAVE A PARENT(S) WHO IS INCARCERATED. FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS PROVIDED GIFTS TO 60 CHILDREN DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR.FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS PROVIDES BENEVOLENT CARE WHEN A RESIDENT'S RESOURCES DIMINISH, AND THEIR INCOME CANNOT SUPPORT THEIR FINANCIAL NEEDS. BENEVOLENT CARE WAS PROVIDED TO FOUR RESIDENTS AMOUNTING TO OVER $77,000.WE ALSO PROVIDE OUR EXCEPTIONAL STANDARD OF CARE TO ALL OF OUR RESIDENTS IN SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION, NO MATTER WHAT THEIR PAYMENT TYPE OR MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES ARE AMOUNTING TO $1,067,707.WE ARE FORTUNATE TO STAY TRUE TO OUR MISSION BECAUSE OF THE GENEROSITY OF OTHERS TO OUR FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION. FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS HAS NOT ALTERED THE LEVEL OF CARE AND SERVICE IT PROVIDES, DESPITE THE FACT THAT COSTS CONTINUE TO INCREASE AND THE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO OFFER FEWER SUBSIDIES FOR LONG-TERM CARE. FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS HAS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY INSURANCES. REGARDLESS OF THE REIMBURSEMENT RECEIVED, EVEN WHEN IT FALLS SHORT OF THE COST OF CARE, FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS WILL CONTINUE PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE CARE.FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH OUR COMMUNITY AND VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE FAMILY. BELOW ARE JUST A FEW THINGS WE HAVE PLANNED FOR NEXT YEAR: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP RESIDENTS STAY INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS IN STAYING ACTIVE, BENEVOLENT CARE PROGRAM TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF
- $9.8 million spent. HEALTH CENTER - THE VILLAGE'S 144-BED HEALTH CENTER IS LICENSED TO PROVIDE SKILLED NURSING CARE. HEALTH CENTER SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE, AND RESIDENTS MAY BE ADMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE HEALTH CENTER FROM THEIR RESIDENCES, AND NEED NOT COME FROM A HOSPITAL. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO RETURN TO THEIR RESIDENCES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. RESIDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO RETURN TO THEIR RESIDENCES, HOWEVER, HAVE THE BENEFIT OF PERMANENT CARE IN THE HEALTH CENTER.
- $2.2 million spent. ASSISTED LIVING - FOUNTAIN VIEW AT FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH COUNTY IS THE ASSISTED LIVING ADDITION TO THE CONTINUUM OF CARE AT THE VILLAGE. FOUNTAIN VIEW HAS 76 APARTMENT SUITES, CAPABLE OF HOUSING UP TO 78 RESIDENTS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1980.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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