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2life Opus Newton Inc

EIN 88-1716971 · Brighton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

2LIFE OPUS NEWTON INC DEVELOPS, OWNS AND OPERATES ELDERLY HOUSING TO QUALIFIED PERSONS IN NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS, AND WILL PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF SOCIAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITHIN SUCH HOUSING FACILITY. 2LIFE OPUS NEWTON INC WILL OPERATE A MODERATE-INCOME SENIOR LIVING FACILITY EXCLUSIVELY FOR RESIDENTS 62 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER LOCATED IN NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

Income
$299,715
Spending
$124,106
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
23.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 82%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$340,398, vice president & clerk/president

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 99% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 59% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 164% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • 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. $124,106 spent. THE FACILITY WILL CONSIST OF INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS WITH SUPPORTIVE AND SOCIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING FITNESS AND WELLNESS OFFERINGS, SPIRITUAL PROGRAMMING, A SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM, ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION ASSISTANCE, ON-SITE CARE NAVIGATION FOR RESIDENTS NEEDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, ON-SITE WELLNESS CENTER WITH SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM THIRD PARTY CARE PARTNERS, LONG-TERM SUPPORTS (INCLUDING PERSONAL CARE AND HOME HEALTH CARE) ON A FEE FOR SERVICE BASIS, ON-SITE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM WITH SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES FOR RESIDENTS WITH MEMORY LOSS OR PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT, AND MANY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS.

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 October 2022.

    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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