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Riverview Lutheran Retirement Community of Spokane

EIN 91-0824085 · Spokane, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

RIVERVIEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY'S MISSION, SINCE 1959, IS TO SERVE OUR RESIDENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND GREATER SPOKANE COMMUNITY IN A CARING CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)RIVERVIEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ASPIRES TO BE AN INNOVATIVE LEADER IN SENIOR LIVING PROVIDING A CULTURE OF QUALITY, SAFETY AND SERVICE.

Income
$18.2 million
Spending
$19.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-26.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
282
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$348,232, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 125% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $8.3 million spent. RIVERVIEW TERRACE PROVIDES INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN 131 AVAILABLE APARTMENTS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING ALL MEALS FOR RESIDENTS, TERRACE RESIDENTS ENJOY THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES: A 3-POOL AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER, A STATE-OF-THE-ART WOODSHOP, ACTIVITIES PROGRAM, NURSING SERVICES, ACCESS TO THERAPY ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING ASSISTANCE, A CHAPLAIN AND CHAPEL, BEAUTY SALON, LIBRARY, COFFEE SHOP, AND A SPECIAL EVENT PRIVATE DINING ROOM. RESIDENTS REMIT MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES. IN 2025, THIS FACILITY HAD 87% AVERAGE OCCUPANCY.
  2. $2.9 million spent. RIVERVIEW VILLAGE IS MADE UP OF 163 INDEPENDENT LIVING HOMES SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE RIVERVIEW CAMPUS, WHICH COVERS OVER 30 ACRES ALONG THE SPOKANE RIVER. VILLAGE RESIDENTS ENJOY THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES: A 3-POOL AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER, ACCESS TO NURSING, COUNSELING, AND THERAPY SERVICES, A CHAPLAIN, GROUNDS CARE (LAWN MOWING, GARDENS AND SNOW REMOVAL), MAINTENANCE SERVICES, A STATE-OF-THE-ART WOODSHOP, BEAUTY SALON, COFFEE SHOP, COMMUNITY CENTER AND AN ACTIVITIES PROGRAM. RESIDENTS PURCHASE AN UNLIMITED RIGHT TO OCCUPY WITH AN ENTRANCE FEE. WHEN A RESIDENT VACATES, THE VACATING RESIDENT RECEIVES A REFUND OF 80% OF THE ENTRANCE FEE WHEN THE HOME IS REOCCUPIED. RESIDENTS ALSO PAY A MONTHLY FEE. IN 2025, THIS FACILITY HAD 93.3% AVERAGE OCCUPANCY.
  3. $2.2 million spent. RIVERVIEW MEMORY CARE PROVIDES DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER SERVICES IN 20 ASSISTED LIVING ROOMS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING ALL MEALS FOR RESIDENTS, MEMORY CARE RESIDENTS ENJOY THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES FOR A MONTHLY FEE: 18-FOOT AQUARIUM, ACTIVITIES PROGRAM, OUTDOOR GARDEN AREA, ACCESS TO NURSING, COUNSELING, AND THERAPY SERVICES, A CHAPLAIN, BEAUTY SALON, AND A SPECIAL EVENT ROOM. RESIDENTS REMIT MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR MEMORY CARE SERVICES. IN 2025, THIS FACILITY HAD 79.7% AVERAGE OCCUPANCY.
  4. $1.1 million spent. RIVERVIEW REHABILITATION CENTER TRANSITIONED IN 2024 FROM A LICENSED COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY (CORF) TO AN OUTPATIENT THERAPY CENTER ALLOWING MORE CONTRACTED INSURANCES IN NETWORK. THE CENTER PROVIDES OUTPATIENT DIAGNOSITC, THERAPEUTIC, AND RESTORATIVE SERVICES TO ITS RESIDENTS AT A FIXED LOCATION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF INJURED, DISABLED OR SICK INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES.
  5. $480,925 spent. RIVERCARE PROVIDES HOME CARE AND LICENSED HOME HEALTH SERVICES TO RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. RIVERCARE ALSO OPERATES A HOME FOR HOSPICE, EXCLUDING HOSPICE CARE SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 January 1969.

    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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