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Fellowshiplife Foundation Inc

EIN 84-2975643 · Basking Ridge, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FELLOWSHIPLIFE FOUNDATION ADVANCES THE FELLOWSHIPLIFE, INC. MISSION OF CREATING INNOVATIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS BY PROVIDING PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS AFFILIATED WITH LIFE PLAN COMMUNITIES AND OLDER ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
40.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
4
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$835,231, director, president & 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 40.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 114% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    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 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. $4.9 million spent. FELLOWSHIPLIFE, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION. THE FORMATION OF THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GREATER OPPORTUNITIES TO RAISE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF OUR AFFILIATED SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES. THESE FUNDS HELP ENHANCE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, SUPPORT CAMPUS UPGRADES, AND PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. ADDITIONALLY, WE RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BENEVOLENT CARE AND TO SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS' EDUCATION AND EMERGENCIES NEEDS. THROUGH A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT INITIATIVES, WE RAISE FUNDS FOR THE FOUNDATION TO DISPERSE TO FELLOWSHIP VILLAGE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS. CURRENT INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE ANNUAL GALA, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS (ANNUAL APPEAL), CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS, PLEDGES, A CAR DONATION PROGRAM, MEMORIAL DONATIONS, BEQUESTS, NAMING OPPORTUNITIES, AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE MAIN STAGE SOCIETY. FELLOWSHIPLIFE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE FELLOWSHIP VILLAGE COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO SENIORS THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY AND INCLUDE HOME-HEALTH SERVICES, HOSPICE, FELLOWSHIP FREEDOM PLANS AND PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES BOTH ON AND OFF CAMPUS. FELLOWSHIP VILLAGE IS HOME TO OVER 400 RESIDENTS ENJOYING LIFESTYLES FROM SINGLE FAMILY INDEPENDENT LIVING HOMES, VILLAS AND APARTMENTS TO ASSISTED LIVING, SKILLED NURSING AND MEMORY CARE HOMES. THE LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY (ALSO KNOWN AS CCRC) OFFERS A FULL COMPLEMENT OF LIFESTYLE ENHANCEMENTS, IN ADDITION TO FIVE-STAR DINING. THE ADDITION OF A NEW CULTURAL ARTS CENTER FEATURING A STATE-OF-THE-ART-THEATER, UPSCALE BAR & LOUNGE WITH ALFRESCO DINING, EXPANDED MEDICAL CENTER AND SPA AND FITNESS CENTER WILL ENSURE FELLOWSHIP VILLAGE REMAINS A LEADER IN SENIOR LIVING. THESE PROJECTS ARE SUPPORTED IN PART THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE FELLOWSHIPLIFE FOUNDATION.

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 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 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 May 2020.

    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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