Asbury Communities Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
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 EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES TO LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE BY DOING ALL THE GOOD WE CAN WITH INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND GRACE.
- Income
- $22.4 million
- Spending
- $21.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- -31.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 93%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $1.4 million, president/ex-officio
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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 350% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs.
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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 11 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)
- $16.6 million spent. ASBURY COMMUNITIES, INC. ("ASBURY") IS A TAX-EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO 501(C)(3) AND 509(A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ASBURY PROVIDES DEFINED BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO A SYSTEM OF 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL LIVING AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE AGED. BEYOND RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FOR THE AGED, THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS ALSO PROVIDE ASSISTED LIVING, SKILLED NURSING, LONG TERM CARE, PACE (LIFE) PROGRAMMING, REHABILITATION, PHARMACY, AND OTHER ANCILLARY SERVICES PURSUANT TO THEIR RESPECTIVE NOT-FOR-PROFIT MISSIONS.I. ORGANIZATION OVERVIEWASBURY COMMUNITIES, INC. ("ASBURY") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT MARYLAND CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 509(A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ASBURY PROVIDES CENTRALIZED BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATIVE, OPERATIONAL, AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO A SYSTEM OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO SERVING OLDER ADULTS BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY RESIDENTIAL LIVING AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES.THE ASBURY SYSTEM INCLUDES A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES, INCLUDING INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY SUPPORT, SKILLED NURSING, LONG-TERM CARE, LIFE (LIVING INDEPENDENTLY FOR ELDERS, ALSO KNOWN AS PACE), PHARMACY, REHABILITATION, AND OTHER ANCILLARY PROGRAMS - ALL DELIVERED IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE RESPECTIVE MISSIONS OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS.ASBURY COMMUNITIES, INC. TRACES ITS ORIGINS TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE (GAITHERSBURG, MD) IN 1926, ORIGINALLY FOUNDED AS THE METHODIST HOME FOR ORPHANS AND THE AGED. WHILE NO LONGER FORMALLY AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ASBURY CONTINUES TO UPHOLD THE ETHICAL AND SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLES OF ITS FOUNDING. THE MISSION AND VALUES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE EXPRESSED THROUGH ITS GUIDING PRINCIPLE: "DOING ALL THE GOOD WE CAN WITH INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND GRACE."II. PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDEDSECTION A: BENEVOLENT CARE BENEVOLENT CARE IS FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN AND MEET THE APPROVAL CRITERIA. THIS ASSISTANCE HELPS COVER A PORTION OF THE MONTHLY SERVICE FEES, CERTAIN ANCILLARY EXPENSES, AND CERTAIN THIRD-PARTY COSTS.IN 2024, MORE THAN $7.0 MILLION IN ANNUAL FUNDS AND UNRESTRICTED GIFTS WERE CONTRIBUTED TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAVE OUTLIVED THEIR RESOURCES. IN 2024, BENEVOLENT CARE SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED FOR 70 RESIDENTS ACROSS ASBURY'S CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES:-ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE $1,598,855-ASBURY SOLOMONS $332,913-BETHANY VILLAGE $963,381-NORMANDIE RIDGE $477,315-RIVERWOODS $158,979-SPRINGHILL $191,277TOTAL: $3,722,720 SECTION B: UNREIMBURSED MEDICAL SERVICES UNREIMBURSED MEDICAL SERVICES REPRESENT THE COST OF CARE DELIVERED IN SKILLED NURSING CENTERS THAT EXCEED REIMBURSEMENT PROVIDED BY MEDICAID AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PAYORS. THESE UNREIMBURSED COSTS REFLECT THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY CARE REGARDLESS OF A RESIDENT'S ABILITY TO PAY.UNREIMBURSED CARE COSTS FOR 2024 INCLUDE:-ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE $2,506,365-ASBURY SOLOMONS $588,027-BETHANY VILLAGE $582,128-NORMANDIE RIDGE $868,236-RIVERWOODS $2,968,367-SPRINGHILL $735,967TOTAL: $8,249,090SECTION C: COMMUNITY BENEFITAS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, ASBURY COMMUNITIES IS COMMITTED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS BOTH WITHIN AND BEYOND THE WALLS OF ITS COMMUNITIES. THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH, ASBURY EXPANDS ITS IMPACT BY ADDRESSING UNMET NEEDS AND BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. IN 2024, THESE EFFORTS INCLUDED:-PROVIDING INTERNSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, AND CLINICAL ROTATIONS TO PREPARE FUTURE PROFESSIONALS IN AGING SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE-ADVANCING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT REDUCE ENERGY USE AND PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY-SUPPORTING YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS, MENTORING, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT-PARTICIPATING IN OR MANAGING MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAMS AND ENGAGING ASSOCIATES AND RESIDENTS IN DELIVERY EFFORTS-OFFERING FREE SPACE AND FACILITIES TO LOCAL CIVIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS-DONATING EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND GOODS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED-FUNDRAISING FOR NATIONAL AND LOCAL CAUSES, INCLUDING THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND FOOD BANKS-PROVIDING WELLNESS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SENIORS AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS-SHARING INNOVATIVE WELLNESS MODELS AND TECHNOLOGY APPROACHES THROUGH PEER-TO-PEER AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONSIII. ASBURY FOUNDATION SUPPORTTHE ASBURY FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT MARYLAND CORPORATION, RAISES AND STEWARDS PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS AND ASSOCIATES ACROSS THE ASBURY SYSTEM. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS LONGSTANDING COMMITMENT TO BENEVOLENT CARE AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND PROVIDED OVER $300,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT CAREER DEVELOPMENT, WITH A FOCUS ON NURSING AND HEALTHCARE FIELDS.THESE SCHOLARSHIPS HELP ADDRESS THE NATIONAL SHORTAGE OF QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE WORKERS BY REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO EDUCATION AND ENABLING CAREER ADVANCEMENT OFTEN FOR ASSOCIATES SUPPORTING FAMILIES OR RETURNING TO SCHOOL MID-CAREER. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ALSO AWARDED TO ASSOCIATES PURSUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NON-CLINICAL FIELDS, CONTRIBUTING TO A WELL-ROUNDED AND MISSION-DRIVEN WORKFORCE.IV. SUMMARY STATEMENTASBURY COMMUNITIES, INC. AND ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS REMAIN FIRMLY COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THEIR MISSION THROUGH BENEVOLENT CARE, UNREIMBURSED SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, ASBURY AMPLIFIES THE CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM TO DELIVER HOLISTIC, COMPASSIONATE CARE AND TO BE A TRUSTED PARTNER IN THE AGING SERVICES SECTOR.
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 June 1994.
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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