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Josephine Caring Community

EIN 91-0570870 · Stanwood, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: JOSEPHINE IS A CAREGIVING COMMUNITY FOR ALL GENERATIONS. VISION: TO BE THE COMMUNITY OF CHOICE WHERE NO ONE IS LEFT UNCARED FOR. VALUES: JOSEPHINE, ROOTED IN GOD'S LOVE, BELIEVES IN:1) EXCELLENCE OF CARE2) A PIONEERING SPIRIT & COURAGE3) RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIPWE BELIEVE THAT ALL PEOPLE ARE WORTHY OF EXCEPTIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE CARE IN MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. WE HONOR OUR PAST WHILE RESPONDING TO CHANGING NEEDS AND MOVING INTO THE FUTURE. WE STRIVE TO BE PROACTIVE STEWARDS OF ALL POSSIBLE RESOURCES, LEVERAGING THEM TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

Income
$26.2 million
Spending
$26.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
325
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$496,419, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 58 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (4)
  1. $16.7 million spent. SARATOGA TRANSITIONAL REHAB & THE MEADOWS AT JOSEPHINE - *RECEIVED THE HIGHEST RATING FOR A NURSING HOME BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITH A "4-5 STAR" RATING.*LISTED IN US NEWS & WORLD REPORT AS A "BEST NURSING HOME"*LISTED AS A "TOP 30 NON PROFIT IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY" BY THE EVERETT HERALD.*RECOGNIZED WITH SENATE RESOLUTION 8741 BY THE WASHINGTON STATE SENATE FOR PROVIDING OVER 100 YEARS OF CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AND CHILDREN. *VOTED "BEST RETIREMENT FACILITY" BY THE STANWOOD-CAMANO NEWS POLL.SKILLED NURSING:OUR "SARATOGA TRANSITIONAL REHAB" SERVICES PROVIDE NURSING AND THERAPY TREATMENT PLANS THAT RETURN OUR PATIENTS HOME SAFE AND AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE AFTER THEIR HOSPITAL STAY. WE OFFER INTENSIVE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY IN CONJUNCTION WITH REGISTERED NURSE MEDICAL TREATMENT UNDER PHYSICIAN SUPERVISION.LONG-TERM CARE AND MEMORY CARE RESIDENCE:"THE MEADOWS AT JOSEPHINE" PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF CARE SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO ARE VERY FRAIL, WHO HAVE DEMENTIA, OR FOR THOSE WHO ARE PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES ANY LONGER. WE FOCUS ON MEANINGFUL DAYS. BINGO, FOOT MASSAGES AND QUILTING ARE A FEW OF THE ONSITE ACTIVITIES. OUTINGS TO A LOCAL BEACH OR DINING IN A PREFERRED RESTAURANT ARE REGULARLY SCHEDULED. MEALS ARE THOUGHTFULLY PREPARED AND SERVED WITH A "HOME COOKED" FLAIR. LARGE AND SMALL WORSHIP SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.JOSEPHINE IS UNIQUE AMONG NURSING HOMES FOR ITS INTERGENERATIONAL EMPHASIS. CHILD CARE AND PRESCHOOL TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT OUR 160 BED NURSING HOME. DAILY INTERACTION BRINGS ENRICHMENT TO THE LIVES OF BOTH RESIDENTS AND CHILDREN.
  2. $2.7 million spent. THE "SUITES" VIBRANT ASSISTED LIVING -RESIDENTS OF JOSEPHINE'S 57 ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL CARE INCLUDING MEALS, HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY SERVICES, ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS ARE STAFFED 24 HOURS A DAY TO PROVIDE PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED. A REGISTERED NURSE IS ALSO AVAILABLE 24 HOURS PER DAY. WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL, IN A SAFE AND RESPECTFUL MANNER.
  3. $1.2 million spent. JOSIE'S LEARNING CENTER -JOSIE'S LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES CHILD CARE, PRESCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 75 INFANT TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. TWENTY-SEVEN CHILDREN ARE ENROLLED IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ECEAP) FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL CLASSES ARE ALSO OFFERED. OUR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS ARE INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT JOSEPHINE'S FACILITY - GIVING CHILDREN AND NURSING HOME RESIDENTS DAILY OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND LEARNING.
  4. $1.2 million spent. ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF PROGRAM REVENUE WERE GENERATED FROM THE FOLLOWING:1) HOME CARE SERVICES.2) FEES FOR TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO PRIVATE PAY RESIDENTS. 3) QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVIDENDS FOR ADMINISTERING MEDICARE-APPROVED PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS LONG TERM CARE RESIDENTS TO BE SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY TREATED WITHIN OUR FACILITY RATHER THAN INCURRING A HOSPITAL STAY. OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDED EXPENDITURES FROM JOSEPHINE'S GOOD SAMARITAN FUND ON BEHALF OF RESIDENTS IN FINANCIAL NEED FOR SUCH THINGS AS DENTAL & VISION EXAMS, DENTURE REPLACEMENT, OUTINGS, CLOTHING AND SUBSCRIPTIONS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1961.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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