Brookmeade Community Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE TO AID THE CORPORATIONS THAT ARE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY AT BROOKMEADE ORGANIZATION, IN THE MANAGEMENT, PLANNING AND COORDINATION OF NURSING HOME, ENRICHED HOUSING, ASSISTED LIVING, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND OTHER NON-HOSPITAL SERVICES.
- Income
- $21,463
- Spending
- $28,411
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $953,604, 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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 91% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $22,729 spent. THE BROOKMEADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THROUGH ITS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT TO THE BAPTIST HOME AND ITS NEW DAY PROGRAM. THE BAPTIST HOME IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE AND MISSION IS TO ENCHANCE THE SANCTITY OF LIFE FOR THE AGED BY PROMOTING AND PROVIDING QUALITY CARE IN A LOVING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THEIR SOCIAL, MEDICAL AND SPIRTUAL NEEDS WHILE ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT. THE BAPTIST HOME IS ONE OF THE PREMIERE LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES IN DUTCHESS COUNTY, RECEIVING THE HIGHEST HONOR OF A 5 STAR RATING FROM THE CENTER OF MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES. THE BAPTIST HOME HAS AN AWARD WINNING AND INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM NEW DAY (NURTURING EVERYONE WITH DIVERSE ACTIVITIES YEAR-ROUND). NEW DAY IS AN INNOVATIVE AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM UNIQUE TO THE BAPTIST HOME AT THE COMMUNITY AT BROOKMEADE. IT IS A PERSON-CENTERED ACTIVITIES PROGRAM PROVIDING A STRUCTURED AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT ADMINISTERED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHICH OFFERS PARTCIPANTS THE LIBERTY TO PURSUE INDEPENDENT LEISURE ACTIVITIES. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS OUR RESIDENTS TO FILL THEIR DAYS WITH THE EXPRESSION OF FEELINGS AND CREATIVITY, FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXERCISE INDIVIDUAL CHOICE. NEW DAY HAS INCORPORATED ART THERAPY AND "MUSIC & MEMORY", A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAM FOUND TO BE EFFECTIVE IN RECONNECTING THOSE WITH DEMENTIA TO THE WORK AROUND THEM. THE POSITIVE AND MEASURABLE RESULTS OF NEW DAY HAVE RESULTED IN -REDUCED USE OF PSYCHO-PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICATIONS - FEWER INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS- REDUCED USE OF RESTRAINTS TO 0% - INCREASED RESIDENT INDEPENDENCE, MOBILITY, COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION, HEALTHY WEIGHTS, AND POSITIVE INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS. ALL OF THESE FACTORS POSITIVELY IMPACT THE QUALITY OF LIFE EXPERIENCED BY OUR RESIDENTS.
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
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
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 December 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 April 2014.
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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