Community Services Inc of Ocean County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
COMMUNITY SERIVCES, INC. OF OCEAN COUNTY IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION PROVIDING NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST OLDER ADULTS IN LIVING AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE ENVIRONMENT OF THEIR CHOICE.
- Income
- $4.3 million
- Spending
- $4.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 84%
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 8
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $214,588 spent. CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROGRAM - EACH DAY A DIFFERENT HOT LUNCH IS SERVED AT SEVEN LOCATIONS. THE LUNCH INCLUDES MEAT, FISH OR PASTA, VEGETABLES, BREAD, JUICE FRUIT OR DESSERT, MILK, COFFEE OR TEA. ALL MENUS ARE APPROVED BY A QUALIFIED DIETITIAN AND ARE PLANNED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE RECOMMENDED DAILY DIETARY ALLOWANCES SET BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. THE CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL PERSONS WHO ARE 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR THE SPOUSE OF A PERSON OVER 60, AND IS DESIGNED TO SERVE SENIORS IN OCEAN COUNTY WHO DO NOT EAT PROPERLY FOR SUCH REASONS AS: THEY CANNOT AFFORD TO DO SO; THEY LACK THE SKILLS OR FACILITIES TO SELECT AND PREPARE WELL-BALANCED MEALS; THEY HAVE DIFFICULTY GETTING AROUND TO SHOP AND COOK FOR THEMSELVES; THEY HAVE SUCH FEELINGS OF LONELINESS AND REJECTION THAT THEY HAVE LITTLE DESIRE TO PREPARE AND EAT A NOURISHING MEAL ALONE. EACH PARTICIPANT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DONATION TOWARD THE COST OF THE MEAL. THERE IS NO REQUIRED PAYMENT, BUT A $2.00 DONATION PER MEAL IS SUGGESTED. THE METHOD OF PAYMENT IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. ALL PARTICIPANT DONATIONS ARE PUT BACK INTO THE CONGREGATE NUTRITION OPERATING GRANT TO HELP FURHTER THE PROGRM
- $3.6 million spent. MEALS ON WHEELS - HOME DELIVERED MEALS ARE AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR THE SPOUSE OF A PERSON OVER 60. THE RECIPIENT MUST BE HOMEBOUND, UNABLE TO PREPARE THE MID-DAY MEAL AND HAVE NO OTHER PERSON AT HIS OR HER RESIDENCE THAT CAN PREPARE THE MEAL. ALSO, THE RECIPIENT MUST BE UNABLE TO PARTICIAPT AT A CONGREGATE MEAL SITE. EACH HOME DELIVERED MEAL INCLUDES MEAT, FISH OR PASTA, VEGETABLES, BREAD, JUICE, FRUIT OR DESSERT AND MILK. ALL MENUS ARE APPROVED BY A QUALIFIED DIETITIAN AND ARE PLANNED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE RECOMMENDED DAILY DIETARY ALLOWANCES SET BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. CSI EMPLOYEES AND A DEDICATED CORPS OF VOLUNTEERS DELIVER MEALS THE THE HOMEBOUND ELDERLY. CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVE A MONTHLY MENUE AND NEWSLETTER, AND OTHER WRITTEN INFORMATION THAT IS OF INTEREST AND IMPORTANCE TO THEM. EACH PARTICIAPTN HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DONATION TOWARD THE COSTS OF THE MEAL. THERE IS NO REQUIRED PAYMENT, BUT A $2.00 DONATION PER MEAL IS SUGGESTED. THE METHOD OF PAYMENT IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. ALL PARTICIPANT DONATIONS ARE PUT BACK INTO THE HOME DELIVERED MEALS OPERATING GRANT TO HELP FURTHER THE PROGRAM.
- $125,167 spent. RESTRICTED SOCIAL SERVICES - LAKEWOOD, JACKSON, PLUMSTEAD, POINT PLEASANT AND THE NON-TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP SHORE AREAS. OUTREACH SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL PERSONS WHO ARE 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE - TRAINED STAFF PROVIDE INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS REGARDING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.; BENEFITS SCREENING - TRAINED STAFF VISIT FRAIL, ELDERLY CLIENT IN THEIR HOMES TO ASSIT THEM WITH CUMBERSOME PAPERWORK AND LINK THEM WITH AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES THAT THEY MAY NEED; TRANSPORTATION - MEDICAL TRANSPORATION IS PROVIDED TO THE SENIOR RESIDENTS OF LEAKEWOOD, JACKSON, PLUMSTEAD, POINT PLEASANT AND THE NON-TOMS RIVER SHORE AREAS.; ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION - OUTREACH WORKERS PROVIDE THIS SERVICE FOR SENIORS WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE DUE TO FRALITY, LANGUAGE BARRIES, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT.; VOLUNTEER FRIENDLY VISITOR AND TELEPHONE REASSURANCE SERVICES - PROVIDED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING THOSE ISOLATED WHO BENEFIT FROM SOCIAL CONTACT.; PHYSICAL HEALTH - ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED AT OUR SEVEN NUTRITION SITES.; LANGUAGE TRANSLATION - SPANISH.; EDUCATION & SOCIAL RECREATION - PROGRAMS OF INTEREST TO SENIORS ARE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED. CARDS, GAMES AND OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED FOR YOU TO ENJOY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1977.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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