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Christian Living Communities

EIN 45-5475166 · Englewood, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak19 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 144 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

CHRISTIAN LIVING COMMUNITIES ENRICHES THE QUALITY AND DIGNITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS THROUGH SERVICES AND CARE THAT REFLECT CHRISTIAN LOVE, RESPECT, AND COMPASSION TOWARD EACH INDIVIDUAL.

Income
$19.7 million
Spending
$22.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-14.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
345
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$567,790, 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: 19 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 103% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 144 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 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

    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 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 (5)
  1. $10.0 million spent. CHRISTIAN LIVING COMMUNITIES (CLC) PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND DONOR RELATIONS FOR RELATED ENTITIES. DONOR RELATIONS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP/TUITION ASSISTANCE, CRITICAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE FOR ASSOCIATES, AND BENEVOLENT CARE FOR RESIDENTS.
  2. $4.5 million spent. CAPPELLA GRAND JUNCTION, LLC PROVIDES ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO SENIOR ADULTSTHE SPIRIT OF MESA COUNTY RESOUNDS AT CAPPELLA OF GRAND JUNCTION, THE AREA'S MOST INNOVATIVE MEMORY CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY IN GRAND JUNCTION, CO. THIS IS A COMMUNITY WHERE AGE AND CAPABILITIES HAVE NO BOUNDARIES, FRIENDSHIPS FLOURISH AND LIVES ARE ENRICHED THROUGH SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, INSPIRATIONAL, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES.
  3. $2.3 million spent. CLC DAYSPRING VILLA, LLC PROVIDES ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO SENIOR ADULTS.EVERY RESIDENT ENJOYS CONVENIENT AMENITIES TO HELP LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE, PLUS AFFORDABLE SENIOR CARE WHEN THEY NEED IT. OUR RESIDENTS ARE ALSO HEAVILY INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY LIFE AND LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING, WHICH HELPS KEEP OUR COMMUNITY ACTIVE AND WARM. WE ARE AN INCLUSIVE, FAITH-BASED SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EXCELLENT CARE AND SERVICES TO EACH AND EVERY PERSON.
  4. $1.8 million spent. RHYTHMS HOME CARE, LLC PROVIDES HOMECARE SERVICES TO SENIOR ADULTSRHYTHMS HOME CARE PROVIDES THE EXTRA HELP THAT YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE NEEDS IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME. EACH COMPANION IS CAREFULLY MATCHED WITH THE INTENT OF BECOMING AN EXTENSION OF YOUR FAMILY. EVERYONE ON OUR HOME CARE TEAM IS BONDED AND INSURED AND CAN PROVIDE PERSONAL CARE, TRANSPORTATION, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, MEAL PREPARATION, SHOPPING AND ERRAND ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, SOME MEDICAL SERVICES SUCH AS MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND CATHETER CARE MAY BE PROVIDED.
  5. $260,752 spent. CLC EAGLE POINTE HOLDING, LLC OWNS AND LEASES THE HOME OFFICE OF CHRISTIAN LIVING COMMUNITIES

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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