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Elder Services of Worcester Area Inc

EIN 04-2545221 · Worcester, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WITH A RANGE OF SERVICES WHICH WILL ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ALLOW THEM TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. ANY SERVICES WHICH CAN FURTHER THESE ENDS MAY BE PROVIDED DIRECTLY, BY CONTRACT, OR BY REFERRALS.

Income
$50.7 million
Spending
$48.3 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
342
Volunteers
425
Highest pay
$198,020, executive di

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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. $12.3 million spent. THE HOME CARE PROGRAM PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO 2,879 OLDER ADULTS AND THE COORDINATION OF IN-HOME SERVICES TO 2,675 OLDER ADULTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  2. $8.0 million spent. THE FALLON NAVICARE PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORT SERVICES TO 3,067 LOW INCOME ELIGIBLE OLDER ADULTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  3. $4.6 million spent. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE TITLE III NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDED 506,518 MEALS TO 4,450 INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $21.0 million spent. OTHER FISCAL YEAR 2024 PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED: ENHANCED COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROGRAM, CLINICAL ASSESSMENT, CONGREGATE HOUSING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES, COMMUNITY CHOICES, MONEY MANAGEMENT, CAREGIVER COALITION, GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH, SENIOR CARE ORGANIZATIONS, PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, OPTIONS COUNSELING, AND CARE TRANSITIONS.
  5. OTHER FISCAL YEAR 2024 PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED: ENHANCED COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROGRAM, CLINICAL ASSESSMENT, CONGREGATE HOUSING, PROTECTIVE SERVICES, COMMUNITY CHOICES, MONEY MANAGEMENT, CAREGIVER COALITION, GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH, SENIOR CARE ORGANIZATIONS, PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, OPTIONS COUNSELING, AND CARE TRANSITIONS.

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 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 June 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 January 1975.

    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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