Elk Haven Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, WE WILL SUPPORT, ASSIST AND BENEFIT THE MISSION AND PURPOSES OF ELK HAVEN NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION AND ITS OPERATING ENTITIES THROUGH THE SOLICITATION, INVESTMENT, ACCRUAL AND DISBURSEMENT OF ECONOMIC ASSETS FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT AND SUPPORT OF ELK HAVEN NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION.ELK HAVEN FOUNDATION WILL RAISE, MANAGE AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS IN WAYS THAT WILL MEET SPECIAL NEEDS AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIVING FOR THE RESIDENTS AND SENIORS THAT THE ASSOCIATION SERVES, AS WELL AS THE EMPLOYEES THAT SERVE THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION.
- Income
- $567,797
- Spending
- $329,521
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 31% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $278,869 spent. THE ELK HAVEN FOUNDATION'S GOALS, IN SUPPORT OF THE ELK HAVEN NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION'S MISSION, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:1) EXPAND COMMUNITY RECOGNITION OF ELK HAVEN NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION AND ITS OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES AND/OR DIVISIONS IN THE MARKETS THEY SERVE AS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORTHY OF SUPPORT;2) OVERSEE ALL FUNDRAISING AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. IT IS BELIEVED THAT ELK HAVEN FOUNDATION, AS A PUBLIC CHARITY FOUNDATION, WILL HAVE GREATER SUCCESS IN CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES DUE TO THE PERCEPTION OF INDIVIDUALS CONTRIBUTING TO A FOUNDATION IS MORE FAVORABLE THAN CONTRIBUTING TO A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY;3) TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE UNDENIABLE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF SILVER CREEK TERRACE PERSONAL CARE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING FINANCIAL APD CHARITABLE CARE SUPPORT FOR ITS RESIDENTS. 4) THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AIDE THE GROWTH OF THE CONTINUING CARE COMMUNITY OF ELK HAVEN NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION THROUGH OFFERING MORE RELEVANT SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL LIVING OPTIONS, INCLUDING:- HOME HEALTHCARE AND OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES- HOME CARE SERVICES, SUCH AS HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO ALLOW SENIORS TO AGE IN PLACE- MEALS-ON-WHEELS TYPE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MEALS TO AT-RISK SENIORS IN THE MARKET AREA THE ASSOCIATION SERVES- EXPANDED SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS WITH MEMORY CARE, ALZHEIMER'S OR DEMENTIA CHALLENGES- ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES AND INTERGENERATIONAL DAY CARE- TRANSPORTATION SERVICES- OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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