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Service Program for Older People Inc

EIN 13-2947616 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SERVICE PROGRAM FOR OLDER PEOPLE, INC.'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OLDER ADULTS AND TO FOSTER THEIR INDEPENDENT LIVING THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
10.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
57
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$249,873, ceo/cpo

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (3)
  1. $4.3 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC: THE CLINIC PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO OLDER ADULTS, 55 AND OVER, EITHER IN OUR 91ST STREET OFFICE, IN THEIR HOMES, OR AT SATELLITE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT MANHATTAN AND DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN, THE BRONX AND VIA TELEHEALTH. IN ADDITION TO THE PARTICIPANT REVENUE, THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, INCLUDING NYC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE AND NYC AGING AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. SERVICES INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND SPECIALIZED SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING. THE CLINIC PROVIDES OVER 19,643 VISITS ANNUALLY TO 621 CLIENTS. THE CLINIC IS LICENSED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH.
  2. $746,571 spent. PERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES (PROS): PROS IS A COMPREHENSIVE RECOVERY ORIENTED PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. THIS PROGRAM RECEIVES ONGOING SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS AND WE BILL FOR SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROS PROGRAM IS THE ONLY ONE IN NEW YORK STATE DEDICATED TO EXCLUSIVELY SERVING OLDER ADULTS 55 AND OLDER. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ACHIEVEMENT OF LIFE GOALS, SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND INDEPENDENT LIVING AND INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. PROS IS LICENSED BY THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.
  3. $127,000 spent. GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE: PROVIDES DEPRESSION AND SUBSTANCE USE SCREENING AND COUNSELING TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS. SPOP PROVIDES BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES. WE OFFER GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT TO RECENTLY BEREAVED PERSONS. IN ADDITION, THROUGH OUR EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM, WE OFFER EDUCATION AND TRAINING SESSIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY.

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 July 1979.

    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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