Revitz House Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Revitz House has been providing essential independent living services to seniors in the Washington DC region since 1978.At Revitz House, low to moderate income seniors and adults with disabilities, who might have few options open to them, benefit from: affordable subsidized rental apartments below market rates; nourishing evening meals; a supportive environment to maintain independence, including rehabilitation services, extensive cultural and social programs, bus transportation, 24-hour security, Internet access; assistance in accessing community services; Jewish values that honor and respect our elders and kosher meals; life-enhancing programs supported by generous donors; admissions open to all in the community; a Service Coordinator who assists our elderly and/or disabled residents with supportive services in the community.Revitz House is part of Charles E. Smith Life Commmunties whose vision and energy, partnered with community involvement and support, have enabled us to continual
- Income
- $5.7 million
- Spending
- $4.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 18.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 95%
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $803,005, president/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
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $3.8 million spent. Provide affordable subsidized rental apartments, in a clean and safe environment for the elderly or disabled. Provide on-site social work assistance to help the residents acclimate to their new home, as well as assistance in accessing community services such as food stamp programs and rental payment assistance. Provide a supportive environment to maintain independence, including rehabilitation services, cultural and social programs, and transportation to grocery stores, cultural events and shopping centers. 24 hour security is also provided.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1979.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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