Christian Housing Mesa Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THROUGH CHRISTIAN LOVE AND EXCELLENCE, WE PROVIDE A FULFILLING LIFESTYLE AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE TO THOSE WE SERVE.
- Income
- $548,831
- Spending
- $855,150
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- -19.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $615,586, 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: 35 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 38% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 56% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% 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. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $710,724 spent. CHRISTIAN HOUSING MESA (M4) IS A 65-UNIT HUD SUBSIDIZED APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT FOR VERY-LOW-INCOME SENIORS. IN 2024, UP TO 41 RESIDENTS LIVING IN ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS ENJOY AGING IN PLACE WITH ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES SPONSORED BY ARIZONA LONG TERM CARE SYSTEM. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT 1/3 THE COST OF SKILLED NURSING SERVICES. EVERY RESIDENT IN THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM MUST FIRST QUALIFY FOR SKILLED NURSING SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ALLOW CITIZENS WITH VERY LOW INCOME TO RECEIVE ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES WITH DIGNITY IN THEIR HOME LOCATED ON THE CHRISTIAN HOUSING MESA CAMPUS. RESIDENTS HAVE EASY ACCESS TO LOW-COST TRANSPORTATION, CHAPLAINCY SERVICES, BEAUTY SHOPS, AND 24-HOUR SECURITY WITH AN EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM.(CONT'D ON SCH O)WE BELIEVE "REGARDLESS OF PAYER SOURCE", SENIORS SHOULD BE ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY. ALEXA DOTS OPERATE ON AN ENTERPRISE LEVEL CAMPUS WI-FI SYSTEM. RESIDENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A SMART PHONE OR AN ACCOUNT WITH AMAZON. NO PRIVATE INFORMATION IS KEPT ON THE SYSTEM. WITHOUT TOUCHING ANY SCREEN RESIDENTS CAN ASK ALEXA WHAT'S FOR LUNCH, WHAT'S ON THE MENU, CALL THE FRONT DESK, SECURITY, FITNESS CENTER, ACTIVITIES, BEAUTY SHOP, KITCHEN, AND FRIENDS. THE ALEXAS PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH THEIR FAVORITE MUSIC, ADJUST THE VOLUME, IT READS THE BIBLE AND OTHER BOOKS AVAILABLE, PLAYS TED TALKS, COACHES THEM TO DO CHAIR AND BRAIN WORKOUTS, READS THE NEWS, CONTROLS THE THERMOSTAT, IT CHANGES THE TV CHANNELS, IT CAN FIND THEIR FAVORITE TV PROGRAMS AND THE CHANNEL IT IS PLAYING ON, IT CAN CONTROL THE APARTMENT LIGHTS, IT PROVIDES DIRECTIONS TO RESIDENTS FOR THE LOCATION OF THE SWIMMING POOL, WORKOUT CENTER, THE LIBRARY, THE GATHERING PLACE, THE TO-GO WINDOW, CONVENIENCE STORE, THE DATE AND TIME AND LOCATION OF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES. ALEXA ALSO ALLOWS RESIDENTS TO SET TIMERS THAT AUTOMATICALLY NOTIFY RESIDENTS WHEN IT IS TIME TO TAKE THEIR PRESCRIPTIONS OR GO TO AN EVENT.TO CONSERVE ELECTRICITY AND TO HELP PREVENT FALLS, THERE ARE W-FI CONTROLLED THERMOSTATS IN EVERY APARTMENT AND IN ALL COMMON AREAS. ALL RESIDENTS CAN USE THEIR VOICE TO CONTROL THEIR INDIVIDUAL THERMOSTAT WITHOUT HAVING TO GET UP TO ADJUST IT. STAFF CAN ALSO ADJUST THE THERMOSTATS REMOTELY, A FEATURE THAT SAVES TIME AND IMPROVES SERVICE.IN 2024, CHRISTIAN HOUSING MESA IMPLEMENTED THE HELPANY FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM AS PART OF ITS ONGOING COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ITS VULNERABLE, MEDICAID-SUPPORTED SENIOR RESIDENTS. THIS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM UTILIZED ADVANCED MOTION-SENSING TECHNOLOGY AND AI-DRIVEN ANALYTICS TO MONITOR RESIDENTS' MOBILITY PATTERNS AND PROVIDE EARLY ALERTS TO STAFF WHEN CHANGES INDICATED AN INCREASED RISK OF FALLS. THE SYSTEM ALLOWED CAREGIVERS TO MAKE PROACTIVE CARE DECISIONS THROUGH A CENTRALIZED DIGITAL DASHBOARD THAT SUPPORTED TIMELY INTERVENTIONS AND INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS.ALONGSIDE THE TECHNOLOGY, THE PROGRAM FEATURED EXTENSIVE STAFF TRAINING IN FALL PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE, AS WELL AS RESIDENT-SPECIFIC MOBILITY ASSESSMENTS DESIGNED TO INFORM TAILORED SUPPORT PLANS. WELLNESS INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON BALANCE AND STRENGTH-BUILDING WERE OFFERED TO RESIDENTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY EVALUATIONS WERE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FALL HAZARDS IN BOTH PRIVATE APARTMENTS AND COMMON AREAS.THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HELPANY PROGRAM RESULTED IN A 90% REDUCTION IN FALLS AT HOUSING MESA COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THIS ACHIEVEMENT SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED RESIDENT SAFETY, REDUCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS, AND UNDERSCORED CHRISTIAN HOUSING MESA'S COMMITMENT TO DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY, MISSION-DRIVEN CARE TO OLDER ADULTS WITH LIMITED FINANCIAL MEANS.FOUNDED IN 1979, THE CHRISTIAN CARE COMPANIES BEGAN WITH 96 UNITS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING AND A NURSING CENTER ON THE PHOENIX CAMPUS. THE NURSING CENTER CORNERSTONE QUOTES PSALM 71:9, CAST ME NOT OFF IN THE TIME OF OLD AGE; FORSAKE ME NOT WHEN MY STRENGTH FAILETH. THE ORGANIZATION IS ONE OF 17 RELATED TAX EXEMPT CHRISTIAN CARE COMPANIES (THE NAMES OF THE OTHER 16 ARE LISTED ON SCHEDULE R) WHO PROVIDE HOUSING, HOSPITALITY AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR VERY-LOW-TO-MIDDLE INCOME ARIZONA SENIORS. 16 OF THE CHRISTIAN CARE COMPANIES WERE FOUNDED BY THE NONDENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF ARIZONA AND ARE GOVERNED BY CORPORATE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS. CHRISTIAN CARE MANAGEMENT HAS CONTROLLING INTEREST IN THE 17TH RELATED TAX EXEMPT ENTITY, HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. DBA COVENANT HOME HEALTH, WHICH PROVIDES HOME HEALTH SERVICES TO SENIORS AND OTHERS WHO NEED SKILLED MEDICAL CARE WITHIN THE COMFORT AND PRIVACY OF THEIR OWN HOMES.AT DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE CHRISTIAN CARE COMPANIES OWN AND OPERATE 1,990 UNITS OF MIDDLE-INCOME, MARKET-RATE INDEPENDENT, ASSISTED, AND MEMORY CARE UNITS FOR SENIORS ON SIX CAMPUSES, 338 UNITS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, AND A 20-BED REHABILITATION CENTER. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES TO UP TO 107 RESIDENTS OF OUR SUBSIDIZED HOUSING.BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF A CHRISTIAN CARE COMMUNITY TYPICALLY INCLUDE SHARED HOUSEKEEPING; MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY SERVICES, INCLUDING CALL BUTTON MONITORING; ACCESS TO PRIVATE SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION; AND COMPUTER LABS WITH HIGH-SPEED INTERNET. RESIDENTS TYPICALLY HAVE ENTREE TO ON-CAMPUS FOOD SERVICE VENUES, ENTERTAINING ACTIVITY PROGRAMS, HEALTH & WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES AND CHAPLAINCY SERVICES
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
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.
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.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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