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Vic Geary Drop in Center

EIN 02-0430701 · Plaistow, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY CENTER:SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS; RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS YOGA, DANCE, BONE BUILDERS, AND TAI CHI; AND ESSENTIAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, INCLUDING BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS AND FOOT CLINICS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS REFERRALS TO A WIDE RANGE OF SENIOR SERVICES.MONTHLY EVENTS FEATURE ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS ON TOPICS SUCH AS MEDICARE, FINANCIAL PLANNING, HOME SAFETY, AND SCAM AWARENESS. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES--SUCH AS KNITTING GROUPS, BINGO, CARD GAMES, AND OTHER SOCIAL PROGRAMS--ARE OFFERED ON SELECT DAYS TO PROMOTE ENGAGEMENT, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND COMMUNITY AMONG SENIORS.

Income
$139,215
Spending
$136,611
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 84% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $118,513 spent. ANNUAL SUMMER COOKOUT THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS AN ANNUAL SUMMER COOKOUT FOR SENIORS, PROVIDING A FREE MEAL AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. THIS EVENT FOSTERS SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROGRAM IS APPROXIMATELY $1,200.
  2. $14,945 spent. DAILY SENIOR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THE CENTER OPERATES FIVE DAYS PER WEEK, OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS AT NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS. THESE INCLUDE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND WELLNESS-FOCUSED OFFERINGS THAT SUPPORT THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF SENIORS.
  3. $3,153 spent. SUPPORT FOR MEALS ON WHEELS FOR 46 YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED ITS KITCHEN AND FACILITIES TO MEALS ON WHEELS AT NO CHARGE. MEALS ON WHEELS SERVES MEALS TWICE PER WEEK AT THE VIC GEARY LOCATION, SUPPORTING FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION FOR LOCAL SENIORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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