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Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc

Acts' purpose is to serve older adults sixty-two years of age and older, providing retirement-life services including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care and complementary services; responsive …

Human Services Fort Washington, PA EIN 231900132 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc

Acts' 28 active senior retirement communities are exceptional at fostering a fulfilling lifestyle while providing security and long-term peace of mind.

Founded
Headquarters
Fort Washington, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P750
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1972

Mission

Acts' purpose is to serve older adults sixty-two years of age and older, providing retirement-life services including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care and complementary services; responsive to resident needs in a christian manner without prejudice or preference to any faith, in an expression of loving kindness.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P750
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Fort Washington, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 231900132. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $619M in annual revenue. 254 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc is located in Fort Washington, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.

Based on official tax filings, Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc has $619M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $619M in annual revenue. The organization has 254 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Acts' 28 active senior retirement communities are exceptional at fostering a fulfilling lifestyle while providing security and long-term peace of mind. Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $619M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231900132, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SU
Susan Ahern
Assistant Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Ann A•••••••
REGISTERED NURSE
AN
Ann B•••••••••
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
AN
Annlouise D•••••••
Director
BR
Brian L•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BR
Brian R•••••••••
VP, PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT MGMT
CA
Catherine L••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CH
Charles W C••••• I••
EXEC VP/COO (TO MARCH 2022)
CH
Christopher J H••••••
VP, IT OPERATIONS
CH
Christopher J H•••••• S•
VP, IT OPERATIONS
DA
Daniel W L••••• I•
Director
DA
Dan M•••••••••••
Director
DA
David V•••
VP , OPERATIONS ANALYSIS & COMP
DE
Debra R•••••
REGISTERED NURSE
DE
Deirdre G••••••
SVP, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES
DI
Dilip A K•••••••
DIR & VICE CHAIRMAN(TO 12/4/22)
EL
Elric C G•••••
Director
GA
Gary J N G•••••
SVP, PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT MGMT.
GE
George R B••••
VP OF OPERATIONS, SOUTHEAST
GE
George R G••• J•
Director
GE
Gerald T G••••
CEO
GL
Glenn D F••
EXEC VP, LEGAL, ASST. SECRETARY
HA
Harry M••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
H
H B•••• D••••••••
Director
HE
Heinz H••••••
Director
HO
Holly S S•••••
SVP, CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Fort Washington’s Acts Retirement teams up with Arcadia University on employee career training - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities Announce Workforce Development Partnership - PR Newswire
Apr 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Movers and Shakers: Transforming Age Welcomes COO; American House Senior Living Strengthens Development, Investment Plat
Apr 2026
seniorhousingnews.com
People in the news, April 7 - McKnight's Senior Living
Apr 2026
www.mcknightsseniorliving.com
Acts Retirement-Life Communities Announces Karen Christiansen as Next Chief Executive Officer - PR Newswire
Mar 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Third-Largest Senior Living Nonprofit Acts Retirement-Life Communities Names New CEO - Senior Housing News
Mar 2026
seniorhousingnews.com
Nearly 140 seniors compete in ‘OlympiActs’ games in Vero Beach - Treasure Coast News
Mar 2026
www.tcpalm.com
Senior Living Operators Navigate ‘Sea of Sameness’ With Better Storytelling - Senior Housing News
Mar 2026
seniorhousingnews.com
People in the news, Jan. 6 - McKnight's Senior Living
Jan 2026
www.mcknightsseniorliving.com
CEO of Third-Largest Nonprofit Senior Living Operator Acts to Retire - Senior Housing News
Jan 2026
seniorhousingnews.com
Form filed
$619.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$577.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$486.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$465.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$470.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 254 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc

What is Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc?
Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Fort Washington, United States. Acts' 28 active senior retirement communities are exceptional at fostering a fulfilling lifestyle while providing security and long-term peace of mind.
When was Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc founded?
Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc was founded in 1971.
Who leads Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc?
Susan Ahern serves as Assistant Treasurer.
Where is Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc located?
Headquartered in Fort Washington, United States.
What is Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc trustworthy?
Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 231900132.
What is Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc's website?
http://www.actsretirement.org