The Army Distaff Foundation
Also known as Knollwood Military Retirement Commun
The Army Distaff Foundation reported $28.2 million in revenue and $26.9 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.20 went to program services, $13.48 to management and general costs and $1.32 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 95.0% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $346,962 (CEO (UNTIL JAN 2026)). 12 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 33% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $27MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $28MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.2% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.69 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 1.8% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 95.0% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $346,962 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.29% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 12 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | -5.7 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 11 of 12 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseNestled in one of washington, d.c.'s most impressive neighborhoods and surrounded by the natural beauty of rock creek park, knollwood offers a welcoming and vibrant senior living experience. Our community features 160 independent living residences designed to enrich the lives of retired military officers, their spouses, and close family members. With easy access to nearby restaurants, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities, knollwood provides the perfect balance of comfort, connection, and active living
Knollwood's skilled nursing and memory care neighborhoods offer spacious accommodation and a boutique-style environment focused on providing the highest level of care. Our medicare- and medicaid-licensed center includes 49 beds and is proud to hold a 5-star cms rating. With an exceptional staffing model and a commitment to personalized service, knollwood is a trusted choice for residents seeking outstanding clinical care and overall wellbeing
Located on 16 beautiful acres in one of washington, d.c.'s most distinguished neighborhoods, knollwood's assisted living community is dedicated to exceptional care and wellbeing. Our mission and values center on supporting residents with dignity, compassion, and purpose.the assisted living neighborhood includes 45 private units and features outstanding amenities such as a swimming pool, a full-service beauty salon, and world-class rehabilitation services
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO (UNTIL JAN 2026) Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $315,962 | $0 | $31,000 | $346,962 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $203,658 | $0 | $11,523 | $215,181 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $195,318 | $0 | $9,100 | $204,418 |
| DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $189,865 | $0 | $6,000 | $195,865 |
| NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $149,635 | $0 | $31,000 | $180,635 |
| ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $150,007 | $0 | $12,000 | $162,007 |
| DIRECTOR OF HR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $133,243 | $0 | $15,600 | $148,843 |
| RN NURSE MANAGER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $134,480 | $0 | $3,000 | $137,480 |
12 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Army Distaff Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.1M (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b12 · 11 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5194
- Volunteers Part I, line 611
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SODEXO INC Dining, facilities maintenance | $4,394,956 |
| ASL PAINTING INC Construction | $1,095,415 |
| REHAB SOLUTIONS LLC Rehab services | $570,521 |
| OSIBEYOND LLC It services | $365,588 |
| AMERICAN COMBUSTION INDUSTRIES INC Engineering contractor | $346,034 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 16 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to The Army Distaff Foundation totaling $37,818 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from The Army Distaff Foundation's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for The Army Distaff Foundation, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 The Army Distaff Foundation spent in 2025, $85.20 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The Army Distaff Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, The Army Distaff Foundation reported that 85.2% of its $26.9 million in expenses went to program services, 13.5% to management and general and 1.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Army Distaff Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Army Distaff Foundation reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $346,962, for the role of CEO (UNTIL JAN 2026) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Army Distaff Foundation get its money?
Of $28.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 1.8% came from contributions and grants and 95.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Army Distaff Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 53-0246852 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202612679349300626 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202513109349302846 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202403209349312800 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323199349328232 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202243199349327894 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202133199349323023 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202012879349301646 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 53-0246852: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.