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Village Shalom Inc

EIN 48-1199065 · Overland Park, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 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

OUR MISSION IS TO NURTURE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHOM WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO SERVE, INSPIRED BY OUR HERITAGE AS A JEWISH-SPONSORED CONTINUING-CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY.

Income
$28.1 million
Spending
$31.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-32.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
419
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$176,543, chief operating officer

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: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% 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 119% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 (1)
  1. $26.7 million spent. ACROSS THE SPECTRUM OF OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, VILLAGE SHALOM IS COMMITTED TO A PHILOSOPHY OF PROVIDING CARE THAT SUPPORTS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL. MOREOVER, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SENIORS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE REGARDLESS OF THEIR LEVEL OF NEED, FROM BASIC RETIREMENT LIVING TO FULL NURSING CARE, AND REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY. FOR OVER 100 YEARS, VILLAGE SHALOM HAS PROVIDED EXCEPTIONAL LONG-TERM CARE FOR SENIORS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA. WE ARE PLEASED TO BE ABLE TO OFFER TAILORED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO SENIORS IN AN AWARD-WINNING INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROVIDES MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE TO OUR RESIDENTS. VILLAGE SHALOM IS, AND REMAINS, A LEADER WITHIN THE SENIOR LIVING CARE INDUSTRY. VILLAGE SHALOM COMMITS TIME AND RESOURCES AND RETAINS OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONALS DEVOTED TO DEVELOPING NEW AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF SENIORS REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC RESOURCES. NEARLY FORTY PERCENT OF THE RESIDENTS AT VILLAGE SHALOM ARE RECIPIENTS OF MORE THAN $1.8 MILLION IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. OUR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHES OUR MISSION BY ENSURING ALL RESIDENTS, EVEN THOSE WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES, OR HAVE COME TO US WITH NO RESOURCES, ARE PROVIDED 24/7 NURSING CARE, THERAPIES, PRESCRIPTION MANAGEMENT, ENGAGING PROGRAMMING, INDIVIDUALIZED AND GROUP WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES, CUSTOMIZED MEALS PER DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, AND A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE TO CALL HOME. THEIR DIGNITY, PRIVACY, AND LONG-TERM CARE ARE OUR PRIMARY CONCERN. NO RESIDENT HAS EVER BEEN ASKED TO LEAVE DUE TO THE INABILITY TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THEIR CARE. THIS IS UNIQUE IN SENIOR LIVING AND A POINT OF PRIDE FOR VILLAGE SHALOM.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO RESIDENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER ITS BENEVOLENT CARE POLICY AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ITS ESTABLISHED RATES. BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PURSUE COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY AS BENEVOLENT CARE, THE AMOUNTS ARE NOT REPORTED AS REVENUE.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1997.

    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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