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The Legacy at North August Inc

EIN 45-2857307 · Frederick, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 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

THE LEGACY AT NORTH AUGUSTA, INC. IN ORDER TO FULFILL ITS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AN ARRAY OF OPTIONS FOR SENIORS, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL LIVING AND HOME AND HEALTH SERVICES, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$10.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-25.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
122
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$497,990, 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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 121% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    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 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 (2)
  1. $8.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING:THE LEGACY AT NORTH AUGUSTA, A NATIONAL LUTHERAN COMMUNITY, IS LICENSED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO UP TO 135 RESIDENTS. THE LEGACY AT NORTH AUGUSTA PROVIDES SERVICES IN 121 RESIDENCES, INCLUDING 18 DEMENTIA CARE RESIDENCES.THOSE WHO REQUIRE LIVING ASSISTANCE RECEIVE SERVICES IN THE COMFORT AND SECURITY OF THEIR PRIVATE APARTMENTS. THE LEGACY AT NORTH AUGUSTA'S GOAL IS TO OPTIMIZE AND ENRICH THE LIFESTYLE OF THOSE WHO LIVE WITH ASSISTANCE BY ENSURING SUFFICIENT SUPPORT, SECURITY AND SOCIALIZATION. WE OFFER THIS CONVENIENCE BECAUSE IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT BY PRESERVING THE DIGNITY OF THOSE IN OUR CARE, WE CAN BETTER SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THEIR VITALITY. IN FACT, WE ARE ONE OF THE ONLY COMMUNITIES IN THE AREA THAT HELPS COUPLES STAY TOGETHER LONGER.OUR GOAL IS TO OPTIMIZE AND ENRICH THE LIFESTYLES OF THOSE WHO LIVE WITH ASSISTANCE; THUS, OUR ASSISTED LIVING AND CONNECTEDLIVING LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING ARE TAILORED TO BETTER MEET OUT RESIDENTS' NEEDS AND COINCIDE WITH THEIR PREFERRED SCHEDULES-AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION. OUR RESIDENTS ENJOY CHOICES IN RESTAURANT-QUALITY DINING, EDUCATIONAL AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, RESIDENT-LED EVENTS, AND SOCIAL OCCASIONS.OUR ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, SECURITY AND SOCIALIZATION, AND ARE TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLS), WHICH INCLUDE EVERYDAY TASKS SUCH AS EATING, BATHING, GETTING DRESSED, USING THE BATHROOM, SHIFTING POSITIONS OR MOVING FROM ROOM TO ROOM. WE ALSO PROVIDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS DEMENTIA PROGRAMMING. DAILY EXPERIENCES ARE TAILORED BASED UPON WHAT IS LEARNED ABOUT RESIDENTS' LIVES - PAST JOBS, HOBBIES AND RELATIONSHIPS - TO PROMOTE POSITIVE EMOTIONS WHILE MINIMIZING STRESS. AT THE LEGACY AT NORTH AUGUSTA, THOSE WHO REQUIRE LIVING ASSISTANCE ENJOY MORE FULFILLING LIFESTYLES - ALL WITH THE FREEDOM OF A MONTHLY RENT. HERE, THERE'S NO LONG-TERM CONTRACT, JUST A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THEIR VITALITY.
  2. BENEVOLENT CARE:THE ORGANIZATION EXTENDS CHARITY CARE AND OTHER SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER ITS BENEVOLENT CARE POLICY AND ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR SERVICES, AT ALL LEVELS OF CARE AS NEEDED AND WHEN APPROPRIATE WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ITS ESTABLISHED RATES. BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PURSUE COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO BE BENEVOLENT CARE, THESE AMOUNTS ARE NOT REPORTED AS RESIDENT SERVICE REVENUES.THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS RECORDS TO IDENTIFY AND MONITOR THE LEVEL OF BENEVOLENT CARE IT PROVIDES. THE ESTIMATED COSTS OF PROVIDING BENEVOLENT CARE IS BASED UPON THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS IDENTIFIED WITH SPECIFIC BENEVOLENT CARE PROVIDED. THE COST OF BENEVOLENT CARE PROVIDED FOR SENIORS AMOUNTED TO APPROXIMATELY $251,000 AND $262,000 FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023.

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 January 2012.

    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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