Frequently Asked Questions Is The Redwoods a Non-Profit? Yes. The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, is a 501-(c)-(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code and is exempt from Federal Income Tax (Tax ID# 23-7085414). Is The Redwoods part of a larger organization? The Redwoods is a free-standing, single site facility. The Redwoods has it's own Board of Directors and executive staff who manage the organization. Is The Redwoods a religious organization? The Redwoods is a completely non-sectarian organization that welcomes people of all faiths and persuasions. We receive no funds from our founders—CCMV. Who manages The Redwoods? The senior management staff of The Redwoods are Barbara Solomon, Chief Executive Officer; Susan Badger, Chief Operating Officer, and Cynthia Neumann, Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Solomon is hired by the Board of Directors and has oversite for the organization, implementing all Board policies and future planning. Ms. Badger manages the day to day operation of the organization and is the licensed Administrator of Record for the Health Care Center (Skilled Nursing) and the Assisted Living-RCFE. Ms. Neumann, has responsibility for the financial management of all assets of the organization. What is the role of the Board of Directors and who is on it? The Board of Directors consists of 15 community members who have interest in and skills consistent with the needs of the organization. Many members of the Board have or have had members of their families living at The Redwoods. The Board serves without pay for up to three two-year terms. They have responsibility of hiring the CEO, provide vision, policy, and direction for the organization, and insure the financial health and management of The Redwoods. What is the relationship to the Community Church of Mill Valley (CCMV)? Members of the CCMV founded and built The Redwoods in the early 70's. In the mid 1990's the Board of Directors changed from a church-based to a community based board. The CCMV retains two seats on the Board of Directors. Additionally, the Church must approve all Board members. In practice, the Church takes no day to day responsibility of managing or directing the organization. What licenses does The Redwoods hold? The Redwoods holds License #010000390 from the State of California, Department of Public Health to operate and maintain the Skilled Nursing Facilty. The Redwoods holds License #210202866 to operate and maintain the Residenial Care Facility of the Elderly. Both Ms. Solomon and Ms. Badger hold Nursing Home Administrator and RCFE licenses issued by the State of California. |
