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EIN 48-0669554 · Topeka, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak9 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 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 435 cents.

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

What it says it does

BREWSTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES PEOPLE NEED, WHEN THEY NEED THEM, IN THE PLACE THEY CALL HOME. BREWSTER PLACE IS A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY (LPC) LOCATED IN TOPEKA, KANSAS. BREWSTER OFFERS AN ARRAY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR SENIORS THAT ENABLES THEM TO HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AN OPTIMAL LIFE.

Income
$25.4 million
Spending
$29.0 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-23.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
512
Volunteers
107
Highest pay
$200,000, 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: 9 out of 100. Higher than 0% 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

    0 of 20

    It owes 106% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 435 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (2)
  1. $23.8 million spent. PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES: RETIREMENT APARTMENTS ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, LICENSED NURSING FACILITIES, AND POST-ACUTE REHABILITATION. IN 2024, WE SERVED A TOTAL OF 480 RESIDENTS IN INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING AND SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AND HAD A TOTAL OF 512 EMPLOYEES WORKING DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $112,714 spent. WE PROVIDE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEADOWLARK HILLS, TO OUR RESIDENTS ON CAMPUS AND TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH HOSPITALS AND REHAB FACILITY REFERRALS. THE MEMBERS OF BREWSTER CONNECT, OUR COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE PROGRAM, BENEFIT FROM THE USE OF OUR CAMPUS AMENITIES AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. IN 2024, WE SERVED A TOTAL OF 198 MEMBERS IN THIS PROGRAM.

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 March 1970.

    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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