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Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community Inc

EIN 56-1152263 · Winston Salem, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ARBOR ACRES, AN AFFILIATE MINISTRY OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SERVES SENIOR ADULTS THROUGH FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR SECURITY, CONTENTMENT AND LIFE WITH MEANING AND PURPOSE.

Income
$55.7 million
Spending
$51.4 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
-14.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
573
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$436,854, 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

Fair: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 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 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. $34.3 million spent. ARBOR ACRES, A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (CCRC), PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL ACCOMODATIONS IN 164 APARTMENT UNITS (STUDIO, ONE AND TWO BEDROOM UNITS), AS WELL AS 133 COTTAGES. IN ADDITION TO THE INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES, ARBOR ACRES ALSO HAS 95 ADULT CARE HOME BEDS AND 83 NURSING CARE BEDS (LOCATED IN THE FITZGERALD HEALTH CENTER). AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, ARBOR ACRES SERVED 554 RESIDENTS IN THE ABOVE UNITS. ARBOR ACRES HOLDS MEMBERSHIPS WITH LEADING AGE AND LEADING AGE NC. THE FACILITY IS ACCREDITED THROUGH THE CONTINUING CARE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION. AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF FULFILLING ARBOR ACRES' MISSION IS THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT TO ENABLE RESIDENTS TO RESIDE AT ARBOR ACRES WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO AFFORD TO DO SO. FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, $1,966,980 OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN RESIDENCY AT THE FACILITY. DURING 2024 THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS ENHANCED THE ABILITY TO SERVE RESIDENTS: 1. Maintain Occupancy Exceeding 93% in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing levels of available licensed care and exceeded 93% occupancy of independent living units. 2. Sponsored and facilitated participation of resident efforts in community service projects to include Habitat for Humanity, Hurricane Helene Relief, Salvation Army, The Sheperd's Center, and Trellis Supportive Care Etc. In addition, Arbor Acres made a monetary donation to The Winston-Salem Foundation.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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