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Eskaton Properties Incorporated

EIN 94-2906316 · Carmichael, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE WELLNESS, HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICES.

Income
$73.6 million
Spending
$74.7 million
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
1,883
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$825,245, president & 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: 41 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (2)
  1. $38.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: CONSISTS OF INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE, AND CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES. ALL LEVELS OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE, AS WELL AS AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM. THE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY AFFORDS OLDER ADULTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AMONG THEIR PEERS IN A COMFORTABLE ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENT. SOME COMMUNITIES OFFER ADDITIONAL SERVICES, SUCH AS MEALS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, HOUSEKEEPING, AND ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES. CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY RESIDENT DAYS: 153,418 / INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENT DAYS: 34,620 / ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE RESIDENT DAYS: 31,081. PLEASE VISIT WWW.ESKATON.ORG FOR THE ESKATON ANNUAL REPORT.
  2. $419,964 spent. GRANTS TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    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 December 2011.

    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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