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Dominican Oaks Corporation

EIN 77-0127719 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP, CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, OWN AND OPERATE HOUSING FOR AGING LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS AND FAMILIES. TO PROVIDE AND ENGAGE IN SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE PROVISION OF NONPROFIT HOUSING FOR AGING IN A FINANCIALLY SECURE ENVIRONMENT; THE ARRANGEMENT FOR HEALTH CARE, PERSONAL CARE AND SPECIAL SERVICES FOR THE AGING; AND EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE AGING, AS MAY BE DEEMED ADVISABLE, ALL IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS CORPORATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Income
$15.9 million
Spending
$14.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
25.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
109
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$817,504, chair/ president

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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. $11.5 million spent. CONGREGATE LIVING SERVICES TO ALL RESIDENTS. THE SERVICES INCLUDE THREE MEALS A DAY, HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY SERVICE, UTILITIES, SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION, SECURITY AND EXERCISE ROOM.
  2. $1.0 million spent. ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO A PORTION OF RESIDENTS. INCLUDES CAREGIVERS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS 24HRS/DAY. CAREGIVERS PROVIDE BATHING, DRESSING, GROOMING, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING. ALSO INCLUDED IS A REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER WHO IS ON SITE M-F AND ONCALL 24/7. THERE'S A SEPARATE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM OFFERED FOR THE ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS.

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 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 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 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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