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Christian & Missionary Alliance Foundation Inc

EIN 59-1166437 · Fort Myers, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHELL POINT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IS A NON-PROFIT MINISTRY OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE FOUNDATION, INC., IS DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF GOD AND THE CARE OF HIS PEOPLE BY PROVIDING A BROAD CONTINUUM OF RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES AND SERVICES, DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY OF ITS RESIDENTS THROUGH SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND PHYSICAL PROGRAMS.

Income
$159.7 million
Spending
$166.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-37.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
1,470
Volunteers
1,038
Highest pay
$948,388, president/assistant secretary

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: 40 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 88% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $75.9 million spent. HEALTH CARE SERVICES--A MAJOR FACTOR WHICH BRINGS A RESIDENT TO A CONTINUING CARE FACILITY IS ACCESS TO LIFE-CARE. SHELL POINT, WITH FIVE PHYSICIANS AND FOUR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES ON STAFF OFFERS THE VERY BEST IN GERONTOLOGICAL CARE. THE BRAND NEW 180-BED LARSEN HEALTH CENTER AT SHELL POINT PROVIDES A VARIETY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES INCLUDING PHYSICAL THERAPY, LONG-TERM NURSING CARE, HOSPICE, ALZHEIMER'S AND MEMORY CARE. IN ADDITION, LARSEN OFFERS PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS, DINING ROOMS ON EVERY RESIDENT FLOOR, A BEAUTY SALON, AND FAMILY AND RESIDENT INVOLVEMENT IN CARE PLANNING. SHELL POINT ALSO OFFERS THREE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES FOR THE RESIDENT WHOSE QUALITY OF LIFE IS IMPROVED BY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. KINGS CROWN IS A 120-UNIT FACILITY ON THE ISLAND, THE ARBOR IS A 132-UNIT BUILDING LOCATED IN THE WOODLANDS, AND THE SPRINGS IS A 118 UNIT BUILDING IN THE WATERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD. ALL OFFER BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED APARTMENTS, ELEGANT DINING ROOMS WITH TABLE SERVICE, INDIVIDUALIZED PERSONAL CARE, 24-HOUR NURSE AVAILABILITY, SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS AND WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING. SHELL POINT ALSO OFFERS A FULL-SERVICE MEDICAL CENTER, DENTAL CLINIC, PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED SOCIAL SERVICES, MEDICARE/INSURANCE BILLING SERVICES, LICENSED HOME HEALTHCARE AGENCY, SPECIALIST SERVICES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND AN ON SITE PHARMACY WITH FREE HOME DELIVERY. (Expenses $ 6,413,220 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 2,532,984) OTHER SERVICE DESCRIPTION: RESIDENT SERVICES
  2. $52.8 million spent. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT--AS ONE OF THE TOP RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES IN THE COUNTRY, SHELL POINT RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING AND MANAGING THE PROPERTY TO THE HIGH LEVEL OF STANDARDS OUR RESIDENTS HAVE COME TO EXPECT. IN ADDITION TO GENERAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, THERE IS SPECIALTY MAINTENANCE ON STAFF TO SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL. THERE ARE ALSO 24-HOUR EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE SERVICES. SHELL POINT PROVIDES WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES TO OUR RESIDENTS. LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT IS ON-GOING WITH MOWING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, MULCHING, PEST CONTROL, AND FERTILIZING. SECURITY PLAYS A VERY IMPORTANT ROLL IN THE OVERALL FEELING OF WELLBEING. SHELL POINT IS A GATED COMMUNITY WITH 24-HOUR STAFFED ENTRANCE GATES AND SURVEILLANCE. PROPERTY LINES THAT ARE BORDERED BY WATER ARE MONITORED WITH INFRA-RED DEVICES.
  3. $12.9 million spent. FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM--A VERY IMPORTANT SERVICE TO THE LIFE CARE COMMUNITY IS ITS FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM. MANY RESIDENTS CANNOT LEAVE THE FACILITY AND DINING BECOMES A SOCIAL EVENT. IN ADDITION TO THE BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED DINING ROOMS, SHELL POINT OFFERS ITS RESIDENTS SPECIAL SERVICES SUCH AS CATERING, MEAL DELIVERY, AND TAKE-HOME MEALS FOR HOLIDAYS AND LARGE GATHERINGS. RESIDENTS MAY ALSO ARRANGE PRIVATE FUNCTIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN ONE OF THE PRIVATE DINING ROOMS. (Expenses $ 6,413,220 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 2,532,984) OTHER SERVICE DESCRIPTION: RESIDENT SERVICES
  4. $6.4 million spent. OTHER SERVICE DESCRIPTION: RESIDENT SERVICES

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

  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 June 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 November 1967.

    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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