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Carpenters Home Estates Inc

EIN 59-2347336 · Lakeland, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ESTATES AT CARPENTERS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING NURSING AND PERSONAL SERVICES TO MEET THE SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE. WE STRIVE TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES DIGNITY, PERSONAL GROWTH, HAPPINESS AND SELF-ESTEEM WHILE VALUING A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$24.2 million
Spending
$22.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-15.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
336
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$360,129, ceo & executive director

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: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $13.5 million spent. CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES, INC. OPERATES 372 INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS AS PART OF THE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE OPERATING ACTIVITIES OF THE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AND THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. THE ESTATES OPERATES A WELLNESS CLINIC STAFFED BY LICENSED NURSES TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF RESIDENT HEALTH CONCERNS, COMMUNICATE WITH MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE CARE AND MINIMIZE WASTE, AND TO ASSIST IN THE COORDINATION OF OUTSIDE MEDICAL SERVICES. THE RESIDENT AGREEMENT EXECUTED AT ADMISSION TO THE COMMUNITY PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH A SENSE OF SECURITY AND PEACE OF MIND BY GUARANTEEING THE PROVISIONS OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AS LONG AS THEY HAVE NOT DISPOSED OF THEIR ASSETS AT LESS THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE. IN THE ESTATES' 39-YEAR HISTORY, NO RESIDENT HAS EVER BEEN ASKED TO LEAVE DUE TO THEIR INABILITY TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION.
  2. $4.8 million spent. CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES, INC. OPERATES A 49-UNIT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WITH A LICENSED OCCUPANCY OF 52 RESIDENTS. THE FACILITY HOLDS AN EXTENDED CONGREGATE CARE LICENSE TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF NURSING SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS. THIS SPECIALTY LICENSE ENABLES THE FACILITY TO EXPAND THE NUMBER AND TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE RESIDENTS WITH THE INTENT OF ALLOWING THEM TO "AGE IN PLACE." THIS LICENSE AND STAFFING PATTERN, WHICH INCLUDES 24-HOUR-A-DAY NURSING COVERAGE, PERMITS THE RESIDENTS TO AGE WITH DIGNITY AND POSTPONES THEIR TRANSFER TO SKILLED NURSING, WHICH HAS A HIGHER COST THAN ASSISTED LIVING. IN 2024, 90% OF THE RESIDENTS SERVED IN THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WERE RECEIVING LIFECARE BENEFITS. THROUGH THEIR RESIDENT AGREEMENT, THESE RESIDENTS RECEIVE A GUARANTEE FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AS LONG AS THEY HAVE NOT DISPOSED OF THEIR ASSETS AT LESS THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE. IN THE ESTATES' 39-YEAR HISTORY, NO RESIDENT HAS EVER BEEN ASKED TO LEAVE DUE TO THEIR INABILITY TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION.
  3. $1.1 million spent. CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES, INC. ("THE ESTATES") OPERATES A 72-BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AND PARTICIPATES IN THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS. IN 2024, 40% OF THE TOTAL PATIENT DAYS SERVICED IN THE NURSING HOME WERE RECEIVING LIFECARE BENEFITS. THROUGH THEIR RESIDENT AGREEMENT, THESE RESIDENTS RECEIVE A GUARANTEE FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, AS LONG AS THEY HAVE NOT DISPOSED OF THEIR ASSETS AT LESS THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE. IN ADDITION, THE ESTATES DEMONSTRATE COMMITMENT TO THE SERVICE AND SUPPORT OF THE INDIGENT ELDERLY POPULATION OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN 2024, 21% OF THE TOTAL PATIENT DAYS IN THE SKILLED NURSING COMPONENT WERE FOR CARE PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS COVERED BY THE MEDICAID PROGRAM. IN THE ESTATES' 39-YEAR HISTORY, NO RESIDENT HAS EVER BEEN ASKED TO LEAVE DUE TO THEIR INABILITY TO MEET THEIR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 1984.

    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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