Birch Bay Retirement Village
Retirement community offering 32 assisted living suites and 23 independent living apartments.
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Birch Bay Retirement Village is the area’s premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. The campus includes independent living cottages and apartments; there is Residential Care (both long and short-term), with quality memory care services, as well an adult day program.
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Retirement community offering 32 assisted living suites and 23 independent living apartments.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBirch Bay Retirement Village is a registered health nonprofit based in Bar Harbor, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 010481696. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Birch Bay Retirement Village has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Birch Bay Retirement Village is located in Bar Harbor, ME, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Birch Bay Retirement Village has $6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Birch Bay Retirement Village is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Birch Bay Retirement Village. 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.
Birch Bay Retirement Village has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (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.
Birch Bay Retirement Village is the area’s premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. The campus includes independent living cottages and apartments; there is Residential Care (both long and short-term), with quality memory care services, as well an adult day program. Birch Bay Retirement Village is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among health charities registered in United States: Birch Bay Retirement Village's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $6M is below the peer average of $38M.
Yes, donations to Birch Bay Retirement Village are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Birch Bay Retirement Village is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010481696, 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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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BIRCH BAY RETIREMENT VILLAGE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (18)
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NeutralBirch Bay voted best place to work in Maine - Mount Desert Islander
A Climate to Thrive to speak at Birch Bay Village - Mount Desert Islander
Wilfred "Bill" Relyea Obituary (2023) - Mount Desert, ME - Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home - Mount Desert - Legacy obituary
Piper Shores adds 2 key hires to leadership team - Mainebiz
Betty La Point - The Poughkeepsie Journal
Monarch experts present talk, slide show at Birch Bay Village - Mount Desert Islander
Helen Barry Obituary - Lebanon Daily News
Birch Bay Village wins award - Mount Desert Islander
Francis (“Frank”) Tully | Obituaries - Mount Desert Islander
AMELIA "AMY" BRADSHAW - Bangor Daily News
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 60 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Birch Bay Retirement Village
- What is Birch Bay Retirement Village?
- Birch Bay Retirement Village is a health organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Bar Harbor, United States. Birch Bay Retirement Village is the area’s premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. The campus includes independent living cottages and apartments; there is Residential Care (both long and short-term), with quality memory care services, as well an adult day program.
- When was Birch Bay Retirement Village founded?
- Birch Bay Retirement Village was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Birch Bay Retirement Village?
- Michelle Smith serves as Treasurer/CFO.
- Where is Birch Bay Retirement Village located?
- Headquartered in Bar Harbor, United States.
- What is Birch Bay Retirement Village's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Birch Bay Retirement Village trustworthy?
- Birch Bay Retirement Village has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Birch Bay Retirement Village's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010481696.
- What is Birch Bay Retirement Village's website?
- http://www.birchbayvillage.us