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United Methodist Homes Inc

EIN 48-0543787 · Topeka, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAITHFULLY ENHANCING THE LIVES OF SENIORS THROUGH ACTIVELY ENGAGING MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.

Income
$14.4 million
Spending
$13.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-20.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
147
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$369,639, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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, 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)
  1. $7.1 million spent. OUR INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS ARE MAINTENANCE-FREE AND INCLUDE SERVICES DESIGNED FOR YOUR CAREFREE LIFESTYLE. IF YOU WANT TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SOCIALIZE, ALDERSGATE VILLAGE IS YOUR ANSWER. THE 173 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS INCLUDE APARTMENTS, DUPLEXES, FOUR-PLEXES AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES.THE AMENITIES INCLUDE BI-WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING AND WEEKLY LINEN LAUNDRY, PROGRAMS AND RECREATION, PARLOR AND OUTDOOR PATIO, EXPANDED BASIC CABLE TELEVISION, BEAUTY SALON AND BARBER SHOP, CHAPLAIN SERVICES, EMERGENCY NURSE CALL, 24-HOUR SECURITY, AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS.
  2. $4.5 million spent. QUALITY ASSISTED LIVING IN TRENT PLAZA IS ONE OF THE SUPPORTIVE STEPS IN THE CONTINUUM OF CARE, WHERE YOU'LL ENJOY FELLOWSHIP, COMFORT AND SECURITY WHILE RETAINING PRIVACY AND INDEPENDENCE IN ONE OF OUR 60 ASSISTED LIVING UNITS (15 OF WHICH ARE DEDICATED TO MEMORY CARE). ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE ALL UTILITIES PAID INCLUDING TELEPHONE, EXPANDED BASIC CABLE, AND WIFI ACCESS PLUS THREE CHEF-PREPARED MEALS DAILY, WHICH CAN BE CATERED TO SPECIAL DIETS AND ALWAYS-AVAILABLE SNACKS AND DRINKS. SERVICES INCLUDE A LICENSED NURSE ON DUTY 7 DAYS PER WEEK, WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES, CHAPLAIN SERVICES INCLUDING WEEKLY WORSHIP, ENRICHING PROGRAMS AND RECREATION, EMERGENCY NURSE CALL AND 24-HOUR SECURITY. OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE INCLUDE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, BATHING ASSISTANCE, DAILY BED MAKING, DIABETIC MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL NURSING GUIDANCE, BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOP, TRANSPORTATION, AND ON-SITE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN AND PODIATRY SERVICES.ASSISTED LIVING LIKE SERVICES IN ONE OF OUR 3 HOME PLUS BUILDINGS IS ANOTHER OF THE SUPPORTIVE STEPS IN THE CONTINUUM OF CARE, WHERE YOU'LL ENJOY FELLOWSHIP, COMFORT AND SECURITY WHILE RETAINING PRIVACY AND INDEPENDENCE IN ONE OF OUR 36 PRIVATE HOME PLUS UNITS (12 OF WHICH ARE DEDICATED TO MEMORY CARE). ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE PRIVATE BATHROOMS WITH ACCESSIBLE SHOWER, ALL UTILITIES PAID INCLUDING TELEPHONE, EXPANDED BASIC CABLE, AND WIFI ACCESS PLUS THREE CHEF-PREPARED MEALS DAILY, WHICH CAN BE CATERED TO SPECIAL DIETS AND ALWAYS-AVAILABLE SNACKS AND DRINKS. SERVICES INCLUDE A LICENSED NURSE ON DUTY 7 DAYS PER WEEK, WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES, CHAPLAIN SERVICES INCLUDING WORSHIP, ENRICHING PROGRAMS AND RECREATION, AND 24-HOUR SECURITY. OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE INCLUDE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, BATHING ASSISTANCE, DAILY BED MAKING, DIABETIC MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL NURSING GUIDANCE, BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOP, TRANSPORTATION, AND ON-SITE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN AND PODIATRY SERVICES.
  3. OPERATIONS OF ALDERSGATE VILLAGE PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY. THE CAMPUS CONSISTS OF 36 HOME PLUS UNITS, 60 ASSISTED LIVING UNITS AND 174 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS. ALDERSGATE VILLAGE IS A FAITH-BASED, SENIOR LIVING NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN TO PEOPLE OF ALL DENOMINATIONS AND FAITH BACKGROUNDS. OUR PURPOSE IS NOT DRIVEN BY A PROFIT MOTIVE BUT TO ENSURE THAT SENIORS OF THIS REGION RECEIVE COMPASSIONATE, PERSON-CENTERED HEALTH CARE IN A WARM AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.

    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 December 1934.

    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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