California Friends Homes
Also known as Rowntree Gardens
California Friends Homes reported $23.9 million in revenue and $26.0 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $80.60 went to program services, $19.40 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 99.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $173,150 (DIRECTOR OF NURSING). 17 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 27% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $26MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $24MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 80.6% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 19.4% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | Not reported | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 0.4% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 99.4% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $173,150 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.67% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 17 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 0.6 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 8 of 9 | 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
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSkilled nursing facility - rowntree gardens offers 24-hour skilled nursing care for residents who need continuous medical supervision and support with daily living. Our comprehensive program includes short-term rehabilitation, post-acute recovery, and long-term nursing services, social services, activities and dietary needs. All delivered by an interdisciplinary team and registered, licensed nurses, therapists, and certified nursing assistants
Assisted and independent - rowntree gardens offers assisted and independent living in 167 apartments, providing seniors with flexible support for daily activities, meals, and medication management. Our continuum of care enables residents to age in place within a safe, socially engaging environment
Memory care - rowntree gardens' memory care program supports residents living with alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in a safe, nurturing environment. 50-bed secure unit, residents receive person-centered care that prioritizes safety, consistency, and meaningful emotional connection. Our program integrates structured routines, sensory engagement, and therapeutic activities designed to preserve dignity, enhance comfort, and enrich daily life
Highest reported compensation
2024 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $160,150 | $0 | $13,000 | $173,150 |
| ASST DIR OF NURSIN Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $144,134 | $0 | $18,622 | $162,756 |
| DIRECTOR OF REHAB SNF Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $154,241 | $0 | $7,397 | $161,638 |
| DIRECTOR OF SNG Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $145,136 | $0 | $3,628 | $148,764 |
| REGISTERED NURSE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $135,738 | $0 | $0 | $135,738 |
| CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $135,002 | $0 | $0 | $135,002 |
| DIRECTOR Director/trustee, 0.25 hrs/week | $0 | $0 | $104,436 | $104,436 |
17 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from California Friends Homes (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $135K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · 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–1b9 · 8 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 5405
- Volunteers Part I, line 650
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| LITTLER MENDELSON PC Legal services | $127,205 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 2 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to California Friends Homes totaling $91 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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Questions people ask
How much of California Friends Homes's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, California Friends Homes reported that 80.6% of its $26.0 million in expenses went to program services, 19.4% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does California Friends Homes pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation California Friends Homes reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $173,150, for the role of DIRECTOR OF NURSING (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does California Friends Homes get its money?
Of $23.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 0.4% came from contributions and grants and 99.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is California Friends Homes a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 95-2230110 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. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202503219349321095 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202413049349302051 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323199349326467 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233189349312783 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202103139349305675 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022459349301117 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 95-2230110: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.