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Tri-Valley Inc

EIN 04-2594201 · Dudley, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRI-VALLEY, INC. IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS SET UP TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE OLDER RESIDENTS WITH A RANGE OF SERVICES THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ALLOW THEM TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

Income
$35.8 million
Spending
$35.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
328
Volunteers
375
Highest pay
$210,923, 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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% 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 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

    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 (6)
  1. $15.4 million spent. STATE FUNDED HOME CARE - PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT
  2. $6.4 million spent. ADULT FAMILY CARE AND PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS - PROVIDES FAMILY LIVING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INSTITUTIONAL CARE. THE PROGRAM MATCHES PARTICIPANTS WITH CAREGIVERS WHO PROVIDE 24-HOUR SUPPORT IN THEIR HOMES OR ALLOWS CONSUMERS TO SELECT, TRAIN AND EMPLOY THEIR OWN CAREGIVERS WITH SUPPORT FROM SOCIAL WORKERS AND NURSING STAFF.
  3. $4.7 million spent. SENIOR CARE OPTIONS - COMBINES HEALTH SERVICE FEE WITH SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES BY COORDINATING CARE AND SPECIALIZED GERIATRIC SUPPORT SERVICES, ALONG WITH RESPITE CARE FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS.
  4. $2.7 million spent. NUTRITION AND SUPPORT - INCLUDES HOME-DELIVERED MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES WITHOUT DIFFICULTY; COMMUNITY DINING CENTERS WHICH CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS 60 YEARS AND OLDER AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIALIZING WHILE ENJOYING A NUTRITIOUS LUNCH; AND EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY SERVICES.
  5. $1.3 million spent. PROTECTIVE SERVICES - INVESTIGATES AND RESOLVES ALLEGATIONS OF ELDER ABUSE INCLUDING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SEXUAL, FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION, NEGLECT OR SELF NEGLECT.
  6. $2.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - INCLUDE: CARE TRANSITIONS WHICH HELP OLDER AND DISABLED ADULTS TRANSITION FROM THE HOSPITAL OR REHAB SETTING TO HOME; CONGEGRATE HOUSING WHICH IS A LOW-COST SHARED LIVING EXPERIENCE IN A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT THAT IS IDEAL FOR ELDERS AND YOUNGER DISABLED PEOPLE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR SOCIALIZATION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING; ELDER MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH WHICH INCREASES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES; AND MONEY MANAGEMENT WHICH MATCHES TRAINED, INSURED AND SUPERVISED VOLUNTEERS WITH ELDERS WHO NEED HELP BALANCING THE CHECKING ACCOUNT, SETTING UP A BUDGET, WRITING CHECKS AND SORTING MAIL. OTHER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROGRAMS WHICH ARE OPERATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER AGENCIES; PROGRAMS WHICH ARE NOT DIRECTLY STATE SUPPORTED EFFORTS; AND, PROGRAMS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO MEET SPECIFIC COMMUNITY/ INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.

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 June 1976.

    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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