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Westminster Presbyterian Retirement Community Inc

EIN 52-1654803 · Lake Ridge, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 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

THE FILING ORGANIZATION ADHERES TO ITS PARENT'S MISSION AS STATED: WESTMINSTER INGLESIDE KING FARM PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES INC. WILL EXCEL IN PROVIDING DISTINCTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS WHERE ACTIVE SENIORS LIVE IN VIBRANT, CARING, AND SPIRITUALLY RICH COMMUNITIES, AND WHERE THEY CAN RELY ON CONTINUING WELLNESS AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR NEIGHBORS.

Income
$30.6 million
Spending
$32.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-33.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
317
Volunteers
288
Highest pay
$674,664, 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

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 143% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $27.4 million spent. WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. (WESTMINSTER AT LAKE RIDGE, ALSO KNOWN AS WLR) IS ONE OF THREE INGLESIDE PREMIER RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY, WESTMINSTER'S GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT ARE DEDICATED TO MEETING THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT INCLUDES INDEPENDENT LIVING, MEMORY CARE, ASSISTED LIVING, SKILLED NURSING, AND REHABILITATION SERVICES.WESTMINSTER OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL AND PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE, TAILORED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND ECONOMIC NEEDS OF SENIORS.LOCATED ON MORE THAN 62 ACRES IN LAKE RIDGE, NORTHERN VIRGINIA, WLR CONSISTS OF 235 APARTMENTS AND COTTAGES, 40 ASSISTED LIVING STUDIO APARTMENTS, AND 60 SKILLED NURSING UNITS. THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOCUS ON MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE AND OVERALL RESIDENT WELL-BEING. WESTMINSTER ALSO PROVIDES CHAPLAINCY, SOCIAL SERVICES COUNSELING, AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR RESIDENTS, FAMILIES, AND STAFF. BY PARTNERING WITH VOLUNTEERS AND OUTSIDE VENDORS, WESTMINSTER AT LAKE RIDGE STRIVES TO ENSURE RESIDENT SATISFACTION AND HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE. BROAD-BASED PROGRAMS ACROSS ALL LEVELS OF CARE PROMOTE RESIDENT PARTICIPATION AND ENGAGEMENT. THE COMMUNITY ENCOURAGES INDEPENDENCE AND INDIVIDUALITY WHILE FOSTERING COMMUNICATION, RESPECT, AND A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY.WESTMINSTER IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER, COMMUNITY-BASED BOARD OF DIRECTORS. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUNTEER BOTH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND IN THE BROADER REGION. WLR MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION THAT SPONSORS VARIOUS RESIDENT-LED COMMITTEES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALSO VOLUNTEER AT WLR, OFFERING COMPANIONSHIP AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT FOR RESIDENTS AND STAFF. MANY PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL VOLUNTEER EFFORTS SUCH AS MENTORING STUDENTS AT ROCKLEDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OR SERVING IN LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. ADDITIONALLY, RESIDENTS HAVE CREATED A SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR EMPLOYEES PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION OR U.S. CITIZENSHIP.THE WESTMINSTER INGLESIDE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK FOR RESIDENTS WHO, THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN, HAVE OUTLIVED THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE FOUNDATION RAISES CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT THESE RESIDENTS AND ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE BY BUILDING AN ENDOWMENT FOR THE FUTURE.WESTMINSTER AT LAKE RIDGE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR ALL RESIDENTS TO LEAD INTEGRATED, ENGAGED LIVES WITH ACCESS TO EVOLVING LEVELS OF CARE. THE COMMUNITY DELIVERS PERSON-DIRECTED CARE AND A HIGH STANDARD OF ENGAGED SENIOR LIVING.

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 September 1990.

    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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