Lenbrook Square Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 127 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Mission: We engage together every day, nurturing an exceptional community where individuals can pursue connection, well-being and fulfillment. Vision: To be recognized as the most desirable senior living community in the Southeast. Lenbrook strives to lead the way by providing outstanding resident services and award winning facilities uniquely aligned to enrich and fulfill the diverse needs of a vibrant adult community in one elegant setting.
- Income
- $57.7 million
- Spending
- $56.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- -61.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
- Employees
- 493
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $841,670, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 128% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 127 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 (2)
- $47.5 million spent. GENERAL OPERATION OF CONTINUING CARE FACILITY PROVIDING HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, AVERAGING 541 RESIDENTS PER DAY. THE COMMUNITY INCLUDES A 17-STORY BUILDING CONTAINING 209 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, 16 PERSONAL CARE UNITS, A 24-STORY BUILDING CONTAINING 140 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND A 60-BED SKILLED NURSING CARE UNIT, A 5-STORY BUILDING CONTAINING 39 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND 14 RESIDENCES IN 3 SEPARATE VILLAS, ALONG WITH VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE, DINING AND RECREATIONAL AMENITIES.
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Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.
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 March 1981.
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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