About
Front Porch Communities and Services is a nonprofit senior living and community services organization headquartered in Glendale, California. Registered as a 501(c)(3), Front Porch describes itself as being committed to making a substantive difference in people's lives through a culture that emphasizes both integrity and innovation, working to positively impact people's lives through its communities, outreach programs, services and partnerships.
Mission
Front Porch says its philosophy centers on the belief that relationships are paramount, and that believing in every individual elevates communities. The organization works to positively impact people's lives through its residential communities, outreach programs, services and partnerships.
What they do
- Operates senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and home-sharing programs
- Runs community outreach initiatives including Well Connected programs and Creative Engagement services
- Provides affordable housing through its CARING Housing Ministries division
- Conducts research and consulting through ARCH and its Center for Innovation
Scale and impact
According to the organization's website, Front Porch operates 18 senior living communities and 31 affordable housing communities across California, Arizona, and Florida. Its senior living communities span the Bay Area, Monterey, the Central Coast, Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and Jacksonville, Florida. Through its affordable housing division, CARING Housing Ministries, the organization serves approximately 2,300 residents in more than 25 communities. Front Porch reports an A rating from FitchRatings and an A- rating from Standard and Poor's, and maintains a regional office in Walnut Creek, California, in addition to its Glendale headquarters.
Financials
Per its IRS filings summarized on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Front Porch Communities and Services reported total revenue of 422.9 million dollars and total expenses of 413.1 million dollars for the fiscal year ending March 2025, with total assets of 1.53 billion dollars and net assets of 663.7 million dollars. For the fiscal year ending March 2024, it reported total revenue of 380.2 million dollars and total expenses of 376.3 million dollars. The organization's federal tax exemption was issued in October 1998 (EIN 95-4538269).
Governance
Front Porch is governed by a Board of Directors that includes resident representatives from its communities who attend board meetings and report back to residents. Sean Kelly serves as CEO, per the organization's most recent IRS filing summarized on ProPublica.