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Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands Inc

EIN 04-2523904 · South Dennis, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ELDER SERVICES OF CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS, INC. PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO ELDERS THROUGHOUT CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. MAJOR SERVICES INCLUDE NUTRITION, SENIOR AIDES, AND VARIOUS HOME CARE SERVICES.

Income
$67.4 million
Spending
$65.6 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
189
Volunteers
1,208
Highest pay
$242,413, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $1.6 million spent. FEDERALLY FUNDED TITLE III SERVICES- SUPPORTIVE-COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE FOR ELDERLY REMAINING IN THEIR OWN HOMES. THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS CARGIVERS OF ELDER CITIZENS. OMBUDSMAN - ADVOCACY SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN NURSING HOMES. NUTRITION - PROVIDE MEALS TO HOMES OR CONGREGATED SETTINGS. OVER 600,000 UNITS SERVED.
  2. $48.0 million spent. STATE FUNDED ELDERLY SERVICES-HOME CARE SERVICES & CASE MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION OF LONG TERM CARE, ENHANCED COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROGRAM, PROTECTIVE SERVICES, CONGREGATE HOUSING, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES. OVER 56000 UNITS SERVED.
  3. $5.2 million spent. SENIOR CARE OPTIONS-IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN AND TUFTS HEALTH PLAN, SENIOR CARE OPTIONS COORDINATES THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF ELDERS, ALONG WITH HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (MEALS, PERSONAL CARE, HOMEMAKING SERVICES, GROCERY SHOPPING, LAUNDRY, PERS, ADJ). THE GOAL OF THE TEAM APPROACH BETWEEN HEALTH PLAN AND ASAP IS TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE CARE PLAN SO THEY MAY LIVE AS SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY AS POSSIBLE.
  4. $7.7 million spent. SENIOR AIDES - PROVIDE USEFUL PART TIME WORK OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR FINANCIALLY ELIGIBLE PEOPLE OVER THE AGE OF 55 AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO ELDERLY CLIENTS. ALSO PROVIDING OTHER SMALL PROGRAMS FOR ELDER IN-HOME SERVICES AND HEALTHY EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
  5. SENIOR AIDES - PROVIDE USEFUL PART TIME WORK OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR FINANCIALLY ELIGIBLE PEOPLE OVER THE AGE OF 55 AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO ELDERLY CLIENTS. ALSO PROVIDING OTHER SMALL PROGRAMS FOR ELDER IN-HOME SERVICES AND HEALTHY EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1973.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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