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Christian Retirement Homes Inc

EIN 47-6041813 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 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

EASTMONT TOWERS, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SENIOR LIVING SERVICES WITH THE SECURITY OF EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH CARE WHILE GIVING CHARITABLE SERVICE TO OTHERS.

Income
$15.6 million
Spending
$21.0 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-41.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
319
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$1.2 million, president & ceo

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: 30 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 129% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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 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 (4)
  1. $11.1 million spent. EASTMONT IS A FULL CONTINUUM PROVIDER. RESIDENTS, WHO CHOOSE EASTMONT AS THEIR HOME, ENTER INTO A LIFE CARE AGREEMENT, WHICH PROVIDES ACCESS TO DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SERVICE ON ONE CAMPUS. THE JOURNEY BEGINS IN INDEPENDENT LIVING. THERE ARE 175 APARTMENTS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND DESIGN, WHICH ARE LOCATED IN THREE DIFFERENT BUILDINGS ON THE PROPERTY. THE APARTMENTS ARE KEPT UP TO DATE AND RENOVATED WITH QUALITY CONSTRUCTION. LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AT EASTMONT INCLUDES SERVICES SUCH AS A MEAL PLAN, TRANSPORTATION TO SHOPPING AND MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, BI-WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING, MAINTENANCE, AND A RICH PROGRAM AND EVENTS SCHEDULE. EASTMONT PROVIDES 24-HOUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO APARTMENTS AND RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS MONDAY - FRIDAY TO A NURSE IN ONE OF TWO CLINICS ON CAMPUS. EASTMONT ALSO PROVIDES MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT INCLUDING A CHAPLAIN WHO CONDUCTS SERVICES ON CAMPUS AND WILL ASSIST WITH SPIRITUAL NEEDS WHEN REQUESTED. THE HEALTH CARE TEAM WILL HELP RESIDENTS NAVIGATE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF CARE IF THEIR HEALTH NEEDS CHANGE.
  2. $2.1 million spent. THE NEXT LEVEL OF CARE AT EASTMONT IS ASSISTED LIVING FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY NEED ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. THE SEASONS IS LICENSED AS ASSISTED LIVING AND IS LOCATED ON THE EASTMONT CAMPUS. THE SEASONS PROVIDES 41 ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS AND USES AN ACTIVITY-DRIVEN SOCIAL MODEL WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FELLOWSHIP, ENRICHMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO LICENSED PROFESSIONAL NURSING STAFF ON CAMPUS 24 HOURS PER DAY. INDIVIDUALS HAVE TAILORED PROGRAMS THAT CAN INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES, TRANSFERS OR AMBULATION, OXYGEN, AND ADDITIONAL COMPANION OR HOME HEALTH NEEDS.
  3. $3.1 million spent. EASTMONT ALSO PROVIDES A HEALTH CENTER, WHICH IS LICENSED FOR MEDICARE AND PROVIDES BOTH SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION IN 10 ROOMS AND LONG-TERM CARE IN 11 ROOMS. THEY ARE DESIGNATED AS SEMI-PRIVATE (CAN ACCOMMODATE TWO OCCUPANTS), BUT IN RESPONSE TO THE MARKET, EASTMONT OPERATES THEM AS PRIVATE ROOMS. THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES SKILLED NURSING, AND PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY IN AN INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENT. ADDITIONALLY, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, SOCIAL WORK, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE OVERALL PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE PATIENTS. THE CARE CENTER IS GUIDED BY A MEDICAL DIRECTOR, LICENSED NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR, AND DIRECTOR OF NURSING.
  4. $390,493 spent. THE MONARCH IS A FREE-STANDING SIX-BED FACILITY, LICENSED AS ASSISTED LIVING, DEDICATED TO ENHANCE THE CONTINUITY AND QUALITY OF HOSPICE CARE DELIVERED TO TERMINALLY ILL PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE MONARCH PROVIDES A BEAUTIFUL HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT WITH SPACE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO GATHER. TRAINED STAFF PARTNER WITH ALL AREA HOSPICE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE COMFORT/PALLIATIVE CARE TO RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. RESIDENTS MUST BE ESTABLISHED WITH A HOSPICE CARE PROVIDER AND NEED PARTIAL OR TOTAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. MEDICAL SUPERVISION IS ARRANGED FOR BY THE RESIDENT, FAMILY, OR OTHER PERSONS BEFORE ADMISSION.

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 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 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 March 1975.

    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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