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Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay

EIN 54-1071734 · Virginia Beach, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY ON CHESAPEAKE BAY IS TO ESTABLISH, PROVIDE, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, MANAGE, CONTROL, OR REGULATE ONE OR MORE HEALTH CARE OR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING PROVIDING SERVICES IN THE HOMES OF OLDER ADULTS AND ASSISTING OTHER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING THESE SAME SERVICES IN ACHIEVING GREATER EFFICIENCIES, AFFORDABILITY, OR QUALITY IN THE DELIVERY OF SUCH SERVICES.

Income
$84.6 million
Spending
$79.9 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
-46 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
1,070
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$577,014, president/ceo (**see statement)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 20% 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

    2 of 20

    It owes 97% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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

    16 of 17 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 September 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $46.0 million spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING, WHICH CONSISTS OF 423 APARTMENTS OFFERS DINING SERVICES, WEEKLY CLEANING & LINEN SERVICES, FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, PLANNED ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS, TRANSPORTATION TO SHOPPING, CHURCH, ENTERTAINMENT, AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES TO ACTIVE PEOPLE AGE 62 AND OLDER. ON SITE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE 2 SWIMMING POOLS, A FITNESS CENTER, A WOODWORKING SHOP, A WALK-IN CLINIC, AND DIRECT ACCESS TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. ASSISTED LIVING, WHICH CONSISTS OF 80 APARTMENTS INCLUDING A 14 BED DEMENTIA UNIT, IS AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THAT MAY REQUIRE SUPERVISION OR ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR DAILY ROUTINE. THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA LICENSES BOTH INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES AS AN ADULT CARE RESIDENCE. THE 108 BED SKILLED NURSING HOME OFFERS SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS NEEDING LONG-TERM NURSING CARE ARE INVOLVED IN OUR MULTIFACETED LIFESTYLES AND ENGAGE IN STIMULATING EVENTS TAILORED TO A VARIETY OF INTERESTS AND ABILITIES. (EXPENSES $ 108,588 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $)(REVENUE $ 62,514) CANNABILITY CONSULTING PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND INDUSTRY EDUCATION, CONSULTATION, ADVOCACY , AND EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE SAFE AND INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT CANNABIS THEAPEUTICS.
  2. $8.4 million spent. WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY AT HOME, LLC PROVIDES MEDICARE-CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH SERVICES, HOME CARE (PRIVATE DUTY) SERVICES, AND MEDICARE-CERTIFIED HOSPICE SERVICES UTILIZING OUR TEAM OF EXPERIENCED, WELL-TRAINED PROFESSIONALS CONSISTING OF PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AIDES, THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, COUNSELORS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND 24-HOUR SUPPORT SERVICES TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT HOME, ON CAMPUS, AND THROUGHOUT HAMPTON ROADS.
  3. $2.1 million spent. SENIOR OPTIONS, LLC CONTINUES THE MISSION OF WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY BY HELPING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE QUALITY HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES SUCH AS HOME HEALTH, HOME CARE, AND HOSPICE, THROUGHOUT THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY. (EXPENSES $ 108,588 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $)(REVENUE $ 62,514) CANNABILITY CONSULTING PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND INDUSTRY EDUCATION, CONSULTATION, ADVOCACY , AND EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE SAFE AND INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT CANNABIS THEAPEUTICS.
  4. $108,588 spent. CANNABILITY CONSULTING PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND INDUSTRY EDUCATION, CONSULTATION, ADVOCACY , AND EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE SAFE AND INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT CANNABIS THEAPEUTICS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 September 2025.

    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 February 1979.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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