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Community Agency for Senior Citizens Inc

EIN 13-3263537 · Staten Island, NY

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 PURPOSES FOR WHICH COMMUNITY AGENCY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (CASC) WAS FORMED ARE: (A) TO AID AND COUNSEL THE MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR CITIZEN COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS OTHERS IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, AND PARTICULARLY IN THE STATEN ISLAND AREA THEREOF, THROUGH CONSUMER INFORMATION PROGRAMS, SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAMS, AND COORDINATED SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS; (B) TO COORDINATE THE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMUNITY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, AND MORE PARTICULARLY OF STATEN ISLAND, BY ACTING AS A FORUM AND INFORMATION CENTER FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICE PROGRAMS SERVING THAT COMMUNITY, AND TO THIS END TO ACT IN A LIAISON CAPACITY WITH RESPECT TO ALL AGENCIES, BOTH PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENTAL, CARRYING ON SUCH SERVICE PROGRAMS; (C) TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAMS WITH RESPECT TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMUNITY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, AND MORE PARTICULARLY OF STATEN ISLAND, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, TO SUPPORT LEGI

Income
$7.4 million
Spending
$7.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
106
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$185,435, president/ce

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 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% 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 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    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 (3)
  1. $5.6 million spent. NYC DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING TITLE IIIB: PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS, AGE 60 YEARS AND OLDER, IN THE FORMS OF CASE ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH ENTITLEMENTS AND BENEFITS APPLICATIONS; CASE MANAGEMENT FOR HOME-BOUND OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING THOSE RECEIVING HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND NYS EISEP HOME CARE; ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE, INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING, EDUCATION, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT, LOCK REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS COMMUNITY EDUCATION; TRANSPORTATION FOR FOOD SHOPPING, TO/FROM SENIOR CENTERS, RECREATIONAL TRIPS AND LIMITED MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS; 2 NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTERS, PROVIDING 2 HOT MEALS DAILY, SOCIALIZATION, CASE ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, ARTS AND CULTURE AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS; NY CONNECTS, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR LONG TERM CARE SERVICES AND SUPPORT NEEDS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. NYC DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING TITLE IIIB: PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS, AGE 60 YEARS AND OLDER, IN THE FORMS OF CASE ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE WITH ENTITLEMENTS AND BENEFITS APPLICATIONS; CASE MANAGEMENT FOR HOME-BOUND OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING THOSE RECEIVING HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND NYS EISEP HOME CARE; ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE, INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING, EDUCATION, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT, LOCK REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS COMMUNITY EDUCATION; TRANSPORTATION FOR FOOD SHOPPING, TO/FROM SENIOR CENTERS, RECREATIONAL TRIPS AND LIMITED MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS; 2 NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTERS, PROVIDING 2 HOT MEALS DAILY, SOCIALIZATION, CASE ASSISTANCE, EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, ARTS AND CULTURE AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS; NY CONNECTS, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR LONG TERM CARE SERVICES AND SUPPORT NEEDS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.
  2. $269,314 spent. NYS OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES: PROVIDING SERVICES TO ELDERLY VICTIMS OF CRIME, INCLUDING: NYS OVS CLAIM APPLICATION INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO SUBMIT ELIGIBLE CLAIMS, ADVOCACY, SAFETY PLANNING AND COUNSELING FOR BOTH CRIME VICTIMS AND VICTIMS OF ELDER ABUSE, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION IF NEEDED, LOCK REPLACEMENT AND SUPPORT GROUPS.
  3. $98,192 spent. MISCELLANEOUS STATE AGENCIES, BOROUGH PRESIDENT, PRIVATE RESOURCES: ADDITIONAL RELATED SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS.

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 November 6, 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 May 1985.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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