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Aldersly Inc

EIN 94-1156461 · San Rafael, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVISION OF HOUSING AND NURSING SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS.

Income
$10.7 million
Spending
$11.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-45.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
88
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$271,389, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% 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 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 September 30, 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 (3)
  1. $4.3 million spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING FEES: IL INCLUDES LIVING UNIT ACCOMMODATION, 3 MEALS PER DAY, UTILITIES, WINDOW AND FLOOR COVERINGS, TOWELS & BED LINENS, WEEKLY LAUNDRY SERVICE FOR TOWELS & BED LINENS, HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES EVERY TWO WEEKS, SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
  2. $2.9 million spent. ASSISTED LIVING FEES: AL INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PROVIDED IN IL PLUS THE FOLLOWING: ASSISTANCE WITH DRESSING, GROOMING, BATHING & OTHER PERSONAL HYGIENE; ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICATION; ARRANGEMENT OF MEDICAL/DENTAL APPOINTMENTS; SUPERVISION OF RESIDENTS' SCHEDULES/ACTIVITIES; MONITORING OF FOOD INTAKE/SPECIAL DIETS; CARRYING OUT PHYSICIAN'S ORDERS.EXTENDED CARE FEES: EXTENDED CARE INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PROVIDED IN IL & AL AND IS A NATURAL EXTENSION OF THE COZY, COMFORTABLE, CONNECTED ATMOSPHERE RESIDENTS ENJOY THROUGHOUT ALL OF ALDERSLY. WHETHER A RESIDENT NEEDS TRANSITIONAL CARE AFTER A HOSPITAL OR SKILLED NURSING STAY, OR 24-HOUR MONITORED CARE FOR MANAGEABLE CHRONIC CONDITIONS, WE HAVE ALL THE NURSING CARE AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE GREAT CARE ALONG WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.
  3. $2.0 million spent. MEMORY CARE LIVING FEES: MC INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PROVIDED IN IL & AL PLUS THE FOLLOWING: TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED MEMORY CARE RESIDENCES WITH AN ARRAY OF STATE-OF THE ART FEATURES CREATED TO ENHANCE THE LIFE EXPERIENCE AND WELLNESS OF THOSE WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER RELATED DEMENTIAS. OUR COMPASSIONATE, HIGHLY TRAINED TEAM EMPLOYS REMINISCENCE TOOLS TO HELP RESIDENTS' FAMILY MEMBERS AND LOVED ONES CAPTURE THE DETAILS OF RESIDENTS' LIVES, THEIR CAREERS, HOBBIES, LIKES AND DISLIKES. WE THEN APPLY THE INSIGHTS GAINED FROM EACH LIFE STORY TO CREATE AN INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLAN THAT PROMOTES PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, PROLONGS DAILY FUNCTIONING, AND MAINTAINS A SENSE OF PURPOSE, SATISFACTION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 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 September 1988.

    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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