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Solheim Lutheran Home

EIN 95-1643384 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ABUNDANT LIVING FOR OLDER ADULTS IN A CARING FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY FILLED WITH LOVE, PEACE, DIGNITY, AND SECURITY.

Income
$19.1 million
Spending
$19.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
241
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$301,463, 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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. $16.0 million spent. SOLHEIM LUTHERAN HOME PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS OF ALL FAITHS. FOR AN EXPANDED DESCRIPTION OF SOLHEIM LUTHERAN HOME'S SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES, PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O. SOLHEIM LUTHERAN HOME DBA SOLHEIM SENIOR COMMUNITY IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY (ALSO KNOWN AS A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY) LOCATED IN THE EAGLE ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. FOUNDED IN 1923, SOLHEIM PROVIDES 24-HOUR HIGH QUALITY RESIDENTIAL AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES, MEMORY CARE AND SKILLED NURSING CARE TO OLDER ADULTS OF ALL FAITHS. WE OFFER OUR RESIDENTS A FULL, VIBRANT SENIOR LIVING EXPERIENCE WITH SOCIAL AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS. WE PLACE SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY ACCESS FOR OUR RESIDENTS. WE HAVE A WELLNESS CENTER AND A WELLNESS COORDINATOR SO THAT OUR RESIDENTS CAN STAY PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY HEALTHY. SOLHEIM PROVIDES REHABILITATION SERVICES THROUGH OUR SKILLED NURSING PROGRAM. SOLHEIM'S REHABILITATION SERVICES INCLUDE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY, AS WELL AS MEDICATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO ENABLE OLDER ADULTS TO REGAIN MOBILITY AND CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. SOLHEIM PROVIDES ONE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VAN AND A 30-PASSENGER WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE BUS ENABLE RESIDENTS TO GO ON OUTINGS REGARDLESS OF THEIR MOBILITY. IN 2024 SOLHEIM PROVIDED SERVICES FOR AN AVERAGE POPULATION OF 152 RESIDENTS. WITH DEDICATED STAFF THAT HAS AN AVERAGE LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT GREATER THAN TEN YEARS, SOLHEIM ASPIRES TO PARTNER WITH EACH RESIDENT AND HIS/HER FAMILY TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE AND A TRUE FEELING OF COMMUNITY. SOLHEIM'S BOARD DESIGNATED BENEVOLENT FUND AND CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FOR THIS FUND DURING 2024 ENABLE SOLHEIM TO PROVIDE $265,000 WORTH OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE TO RESIDENTS WHO WERE UNABLE TO PAY STANDARD FEES. SOLHEIM IS A TEACHING SITE FOR HEALTH CARE STUDENTS WHO ARE GUIDED BY SOLHEIM'S RESIDENTS AND STAFF TO LEARN THE BEST APPROACHES TO WORKING WITH A SENIOR POPULATION. OUR THRIVING VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ATTRACTS STUDENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND CONGREGATION MEMBERS WHO ADD TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE. SOLHEIM WELCOMES COMMUNITY GROUPS ON CAMPUS, INCLUDING THE EAGLE ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CHURCH FELLOWSHIP GROUPS.

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? 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 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 November 1961.

    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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