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Friendship Retirement Corporation

EIN 86-0265218 · Glendale, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES, AND OUR VISION IS TO BE THE PREMIER PROVIDER OF AFFORDABLE SERVICES ENRICHING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EVERYONE AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE. TO ACCOMPLISH, OUR VALUES SHALL INCLUDE:INTEGRITY - WE ADHERE TO THE HIGHEST ETHICAL STANDARDS.COMPASSION - WE ARE SENSITIVE TO EVERY PERSON'S UNIQUE NEEDS.EXCELLENCE - WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO DELIVER EXCELLENCE IN OUR WORK.INNOVATION - WE DEVELOP AND GROW BY PROVIDING LEADING-EDGE SERVICES.SUSTAINABILITY - WE USE RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY.COLLABORATION - WE FURTHER OUR MISSION THROUGH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS.

Income
$29.4 million
Spending
$29.3 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
468
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$374,857, 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: 42 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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. $24.6 million spent. SKILLED NURSING - OUR 225 BED CARE CENTER, KNOWN AS PROVIDENCE PLACE, IS LOCATED NEAR THE ENTRY TO OUR CAMPUS. CERTIFIED TO ACCEPT BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID(ALTCS). THE CARE CENTER CONSISTENTLY RECEIVES A QUALITY RATING FROM THE DEPT. OF HEALTH SERVICES AND ENJOYS A STAR MEDICARE RATING. THE FOLLOWING CARE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE: 24-HOURS SKILLED NURSING CARE, MEDICARE/SUB-ACUTE CARE UNIT, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM AND RESPITE CARE, COMFORT CARE, HOSPICE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, RESTORATIVE NURSING, CONTRACTED WITH MOST MANAGED CARE INSURANCE PLAN DAILY ACTIVITIES PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS, COMPUTER FOR RESIDENT USE AND SOCIAL EVENTS AND ON-SITE CHAPLAINCY SERVICES AND VISITS.INDEPENDENT LIVING - THE CASITAS ARE ATTRACTIVE ONE AND TWO BEDROOM COURTYARD HOMES SITUATED IN EIGHT CHARMING COURTS SURROUNDING THE PERIMETER OF OUR 40 ACRE COMMUNITY. THESE LOVELY UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH REFRIGERATOR, RANGE, MICROWAVE, GARBAGE DISPOSAL, PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM, SMOKE DETECTOR, FIRE ALARM AND ASSIGNED COVERED PARKING. THERE IS A COMPLIMENTARY LAUNDRY ROOM AVAILABLE IN EACH COURT FOR RESIDENT USE AND CONVENIENCE. IN ADDITION, MOST UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH WASHER AND DRYER CONNECTIONS. TELEVISION, WATER, SEWER, TRASH REMOVAL AND USE OF ALL CAMPUS FACILITIES ARE COVERED IN THE MONTHLY RATES. IN ADDITION, MONTHLY RATES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ALL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, SECURITY AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.ASSISTED LIVING - LICENSED FOR DIRECTED CARE ASSISTED LIVING, MANOR 1 PROVIDES QUALITY SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS NEEDING HELP THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THEIR DAY IN A SECURE SETTING. MANOR 1 ENHANCES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EACH RESIDENT BY SUPPORTING THEM WITH AS LITTLE OR AS MUCH ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED. EACH RESIDENT CAN EXPERIENCE AS MUCH INDEPENDENCE AS POSSIBLE. FREEDOM FROM MEAL PREPARATION, LAUNDRY AND HOUSEKEEPING PROVIDES AN EXPERIENCE THAT MAKES LIFE COMFORTABLE. THE VILLAS ARE NESTLED IN THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY AND ARE BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED ONE BEDROOM EFFICIENCY SUITES. THESE LOVELY UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH REFRIGERATOR, RANGE, MICROWAVE, GARBAGE DISPOSAL, PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM, SMOKE DETECTOR, FIRE ALARM AND INDIVIDUALLY CONTROLLED THERMOSTAT. THERE IS AN ELEVATOR AND COIN OPERATED LAUNDRY ROOM.

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? 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 February 1973.

    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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