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Cypress Cove at Healthpark Florida Inc

EIN 65-0610085 · Fort Myers, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY AT HEALTHPARK, FL AT A REASONABLE COST, AN ENVIRONMENT OF VITALITY WHILE COMFORTABLE AND SECURE. CYPRESS COVE OFFERS THE SECURITY OF CONTINUING CARE WHEREBY RESIDENTS WHO HAVE QUALIFIED (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)BOTH FINANCIALLY AND PHYSICALLY, CAN LIVE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND, IF NEEDED, RECEIVE ASSISTED LIVING AND SKILLED CARE FOR THE CONTRACTUAL MONTHLY FEE FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR LIVES. CYPRESS COVE WILL NOT DISMISS OR TERMINATE THE RESIDENT SOLELY BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL INABILITY TO PAY ALL OR A PART OF THE CONTRACTED MONTHLY SERVICE FEE. RESIDENTS CONTINUE THEIR ACTIVE AND INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLES, AGING WITH DIGNITY AND ADDED PEACE OF MIND.

Income
$62.1 million
Spending
$60.5 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-45 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
533
Volunteers
238
Highest pay
$303,185, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 18% 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

    0 of 20

    It owes 113% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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

    8 of 8 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, 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 (2)
  1. $39.8 million spent. PROVIDING A CONTINUING CARE COMMUNITY INCLUDING 357 INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS AND 68 VILLAS TOGETHER WITH APPROPRIATE COMMON AND AMENITY AREAS SITUATED ON 48 ACRES OF THE HEALTHPARK FLORIDA CAMPUS, LOCATED IN LEE COUNTY, FL. WE OFFER A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LIFE BY PROVIDING THE FINEST RESORT STYLE AMENITIES, SERVICES AND A WELLNESS ENVIRONMENT PLACING A STRONG EMPHASIS ON PREVENTIVE CARE AND MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY: 1) CREATING A CONTINUING CARE COMMUNITY THAT ENCOURAGES ACTIVITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH 2) PROVIDING DINING SERVICES OFFERING A BROAD, SATISFYING, AND NUTRITIOUS ARRAY OF CHOICES EVERY DAY 3) BY PROVIDING HOUSEKEEPING AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) TRANSPORTATION, FREEING RESIDENT'S TIME, AND ENERGY 4) DEVELOPING A NEIGHBORHOOD WHICH FOSTERS NEW FRIENDSHIPS 5) PROVIDING GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICES 6) EXCEEDING RESIDENT EXPECTATIONS WHILE ATTENDING TO THEIR EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS.
  2. $16.3 million spent. OUR HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES 88 ASSISTED LIVING UNITS, 44 MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING UNITS AND 64 SKILLED NURSING UNITS, AS WELL AS A MODERN REHAB THERAPY GYM. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY: 1) MAINTAINING A HIGH QUALITY CONTINUING CARE PROGRAM WITH PROVISIONS FOR ASSISTED LIVING AND NURSING CARE AS IS APPROPRIATE, CONSIDERING THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT 2) OFFERING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE RESIDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANIZING THEIR OWN LIVES, YET KNOW THAT SHOULD THEY NEED IT, SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE 3) PROMOTING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, WELLNESS, HEALTHFUL LIVING AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO LIVE LONGER, HEALTHIER AND MORE FULFILLING LIVES.

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

    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 October 1996.

    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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