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Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County

EIN 23-1659451 · Norristown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NONE

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
25
Volunteers
135
Highest pay
$105,000, executive director

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $1.2 million spent. MONTCO SAAC CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A CORNERSTONE FOR ELDER CARE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, THROUGH ITS DIVERSE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS AIMED AT IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS AND FOSTERING INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS. OUR MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM HAS HAD AN IMPACTFUL YEAR, OPERATING OUT OF THREE LOCATIONS AND SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERING MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION TO HOME DELIVERIES, WE PROVIDE CONGREGATE MEALS THROUGHOUT OUR TWO CENTERS, ENSURING THAT SENIORS NOT ONLY RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS BUT ALSO OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT.
  2. $987,380 spent. IN THE AREA OF EDUCATIONAL AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, MONTCO SAS HAS CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, HEALTH AND NUTRITION WORKSHOPS, AND FITNESS SESSIONS AT OUR SENIOR SERVICES CENTERS. WE HELD HEALTH SCREENINGS AND INJURY PREVENTION UNITS. THESE PROGRAMS COLLECTIVELY ENGAGE SENIORS, DEMONSTRATING OUR COMMITMENT TO THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING.
  3. $130,420 spent. OUR INTER-GENERATIONAL ART CENTER IN AMBLER IS A VIBRANT HUB OF CREATIVITY AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE. THE CENTER OFFERS CLASSES IN PAINTING, PRINTMAKING, CERAMICS, DRAWING, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FIBER ARTS. BY LINKING SENIORS, CAREGIVERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACROSS GENERATIONS, THE CENTER NOT ONLY ENHANCES INDIVIDUAL WELLNESS AND EMPOWERMENT BUT ALSO STRENGTHENS THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF OUR REGION. EACH PROGRAM UNDERSCORES MONTCO SAAC'S DEDICATION TO EMPOWERING SENIORS, PROMOTING HEALTH, AND ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH CONTINUOUS AND COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT.

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 February 1966.

    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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