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Mystic Valley Aging Services Inc

EIN 04-2562646 · Malden, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MYSTIC VALLEY AGING SERVICES IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS SET UP TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE OLDER RESIDENTS AND ADULTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES WITH A RANGE OF SERVICES THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ALLOW THEM TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

Income
$133.9 million
Spending
$132.6 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
418
Volunteers
179
Highest pay
$296,043, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (4)
  1. $67.5 million spent. COMMUNITY CHOICES IS A MEDICAID FUNDED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HOME CARE SUPPORT FOR ELDERS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MASS HEALTH COVERAGE AND AT RISK OF PLACEMENT IN A LONG-TERM FACILITY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 7,660 PUBLICLY SPONSORED CLIENTS IN FY2025.
  2. $19.7 million spent. STATE FUNDED HOME CARE PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO LOW INCOME, FRAIL ELDERS THROUGH THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTS, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED HOME CARE AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO 33,966 PUBLICLY SPONSORED CLIENTS IN FY2025.
  3. $12.0 million spent. THE ENHANCED COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO ELDERS FINANCIALLY ELIGIBLE FOR HOME CARE, FINANCIALLY INELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID, AND IN IMMEDIATE RISK OF NURSING HOME PLACEMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 8,354 PUBLICLY SPONSORED CLIENTS IN FY2025.
  4. $29.0 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDE CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF ELDERS, SUPPORTIVE SENIOR HOUSING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION, MEALS AND NUTRITION SERVICES, CAREGIVER SUPPORT, ELDER TRANSPORTATION, AND LONG TERM CARE OPTIONS COUNSELING.

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 March 1977.

    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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