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Margaret Anna Cusack Care Center Inc

EIN 76-0847915 · Jersey City, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Peace Care St. Joseph's provides charitable long-term, post-acute, and respite care services in a home-like setting. Rooted in the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, the organization is committed to providing care with dignity and healing of the whole person, while advancing education and supporting caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Income
$16.1 million
Spending
$17.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
230
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$343,668, trustee (ex off.) - ceo

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: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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 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 (1)
  1. $15.3 million spent. MARGARET ANNA CUSACK CARE CENTER INC. DBA PEACE CARE ST. JOSEPH'S (THE "CENTER") IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH OPERATES A 139-BED NURSING HOME IN JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY. THE CENTER PROVIDES LONG-TERM, POST-ACUTE AND RESPITE CARE SERVICES. POST-ACUTE CARE IS A SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION SERVICE PROVIDED TO A PATIENT FOLLOWING SURGERY, HOSPITALIZATIONS, INJURY, OR A DISABILITY. THE SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION SERVICES INCLUDE SKILLED NURSING, SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF THE PATIENT, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND/OR SPEECH THERAPY PROVIDED BY HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF. RESPITE CARE IS A SHORT-TERM STAY AVAILABLE FOR A VARIETY OF CARE LEVELS FOR PATIENTS WHO NEED EXTRA ASSISTANCE BEFORE RETURNING HOME AFTER A HOSPITAL STAY OR SIMPLY FOR CARETAKERS WHO NEED A BREAK FROM TAKING CARE OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBER.

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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 1946.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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