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The Army Retirement Residence Foundation - San Antonio

EIN 74-2244155 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARMY RESIDENCE COMMUNITY SERVES RESIDENTS WHO SERVED OUR NATION BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE AND AGE WELL.

Income
$37.2 million
Spending
$35.6 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
526
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$267,412, 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 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 (2)
  1. $24.5 million spent. THE ARMY RESIDENCE COMMUNITY'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS PROVIDING SUPERIOR SENIOR LIVING TO ALL HONORABLY RETIRED OR DISCHARGED VETERANS, AS WELL AS HONORABLY RETIRED OR SEPERATED CIVILIAN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, TO INCLUDED SPOUSES AND SURVIVING SPOUSES. THE COMMUNITY PROVIDES ALL ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO INCLUDE SHELTER, FOOD, EXERCISE, SECURITY, HOUSEKEEPING, COUNSELING, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL LIVING SERVICES. THE FACILITIES INCLUDE APARTMENTS OR COTTAGES ON SITE. FEES RECEIVED FOR THESE SERVICES PAY FOR COMMUNITY EXPENSES SOLELY, AND ANY PROFIT IS USED TO PROVIDE FOR FUTURE DISCOUNTED HEALTHCARE SERVICES AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE LIFE-CARE CONTRACT. THE COMMUNITY ALSO PROVIDES SUPERIOR DINNING SERVICES THROUGH SEVERAL VENUES THAT INCLUDE CASUAL, BISTRO STYLE, SPORTS BAR AND RETAIL CENTER SERVICES. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENTS RECEIVE AN ALLOTED AMOUNT PER MONTH TO SPEND ON DINNING SERVICES AT ANY OF THE VENUES. HEALTH CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS RECEIVE THREE MEALS PER DAY, EXPENSES TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES ARE IN EXCESS OF ROOM RATES AND MAINTENANCE FEES CHARGED, SO THE EXCESS IS PAID BY THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $10.4 million spent. THE ARMY RESIDENCE COMMUNITY PROVIDES RESIDENTS DISCOUNTED LONG-TERM CARE, SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS AT A SUBSTANTIAL DISCOUNT AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE LIFE-CARE CONTRACT. THESE RATES PROVIDE FOR FOOD, SHELTER, AND ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS UNDER A DOCTOR'S CARE IN NEED OF LONG-TERM CARE NURSING. IN ADDITION TO LONG-TERM CARE, THE ARMY RESIDENCE COMMUNITY ALSO PROVIDES MEDICARE A REHABILITATIVE SERVICES ON CAMPUS. THE FOCUS FOR MEDICARE A SERVICES IS TO BRING RESIDENTS HOME TO REHABILITATE BOTH ELECTIVE AND NON-ELECTIVE PROCEDURES NEAR THEIR LOVED ONES AND HOMES. THE ARMY RESIDENCE COMMUNITY BELIEVES THE REHABILITATION IS ENHANCED WHEN LOVED ONES ARE NEAR THE PATIENT. THE EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THESE SERVICES ARE IN EXCESS OF FEES RECEIVED. EXCESS EXPENDITURES ARE PAID FOR THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.

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 December 1982.

    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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