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Center in the Park Inc

EIN 23-1919016 · Philadelphia, PA

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

CENTER IN THE PARK PROMOTES POSITIVE AGING AND FOSTERS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS WHOSE VOICES ARE CRITICAL INSTRUMENTS IN SHAPING ITS ACTIVITIES AND DIRECTION.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
19
Volunteers
92
Highest pay
$104,905, executive di

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

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

    15 of 15 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 (5)
  1. $471,354 spent. HOUSING COUNSELING, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE: CENTER IN THE PARK (CIP) OFFERS PRACTICAL AND COMPASSIONATE SOCIAL SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE OLDER ADULTS INCLUDING SHORT TERM ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL CARE, HOME SUPPORT, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTANCE APPLYING FOR BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS. THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DHCD), PA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY (PHFA) AND DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) CIP OFFERS HOUSING COUNSELING FOR PHILADELPHIANS OF ALL AGES WITH ISSUES SUCH AS MORTGAGE DEFAULT AND DELINQUENCY, EVICTION DIVERSION, AND ASSISTANCE FINDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING. IN ADDITION, CIP IS A NEIGHBORHOOD ENERGY CENTER, PROVIDING UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES. HOUSING COUNSELING, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE: CENTER IN THE PARK (CIP) OFFERS PRACTICAL AND COMPASSIONATE SOCIAL SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE OLDER ADULTS INCLUDING SHORT TERM ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL CARE, HOME SUPPORT, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTANCE APPLYING FOR BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS. THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DHCD), PA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY (PHFA) AND DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) CIP OFFERS HOUSING COUNSELING FOR PHILADELPHIANS OF ALL AGES WITH ISSUES SUCH AS MORTGAGE DEFAULT AND DELINQUENCY, EVICTION DIVERSION, AND ASSISTANCE FINDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING. IN ADDITION, CIP IS A NEIGHBORHOOD ENERGY CENTER, PROVIDING UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES.
  2. $135,110 spent. CENTER SERVICES: CIP IS A WELLNESS MODEL SENIOR CENTER OFFERING AN EXTENSIVE LIFELONG LEARNING CURRICULUM, INCLUDING ARTS AND HUMANITIES PROGRAMING, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES, AND TRIP OPPORTUNITIES. PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE POTTERY, TECHNOLOGY CLASSES, SPANISH, POETRY AND DISCUSSION, SEWING, KNITTING AND CROCHETING, CARD MAKING, LINE DANCING, PIANO LESSONS, A RANGE OF EXERCISE PROGRAMS, EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMS AND MANY OTHER OFFERINGS SUCH AS TRIPS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  3. $198,838 spent. NUTRITION AND MEALS: - APPROXIMATELY 80 OLDER ADULTS PER DAY ARE SERVED A NUTRITIOUS, WELL-BALANCED LUNCH AT NO COST TO INDIVIDUALS AGE 60+ AND AT A MODEST COST TO THOSE UNDER 60. CIP ALSO SERVES BREAKFAST THREE DAYS PER WEEK.
  4. $574,745 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: PHILA. LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM (PLTCOP): THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH PHILADELPHIA CORPORATION FOR AGING (PCA) CIP PROVIDES OMBUDSMAN SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES IN NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA. OMBUDSMEN RECEIVE AND MEDIATE COMPLAINTS FROM RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ADDRESSING ISSUES OF RESIDENTS' RIGHTS, RESIDENT CARE, RESIDENT DIGNITY, FINANCES, AND OVERALL QUALITY OF CARE. THEY CONDUCT FACILITY VISITS, ATTEND RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETINGS, AS WELL AS EXIT MEETINGS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. HEALTH AND EVIDENCE BASED-PROGRAMS: WITH A DECADES-LONG HISTORY OF COLLABORATIVE ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS CIP HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A LIVING LABORATORY FOR COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH. THIS RESEARCH HAS LARGER IMPLICATIONS FOR SENIOR CENTERS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY, THOUGH DEVELOPMENT OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT MAY BE REPLICATED AND/OR ADAPTED TO MEET THE CULTURALLY DIVERSE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: PHILA. LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM (PLTCOP): THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH PHILADELPHIA CORPORATION FOR AGING (PCA) CIP PROVIDES OMBUDSMAN SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES IN NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA. OMBUDSMEN RECEIVE AND MEDIATE COMPLAINTS FROM RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ADDRESSING ISSUES OF RESIDENTS' RIGHTS, RESIDENT CARE, RESIDENT DIGNITY, FINANCES, AND OVERALL QUALITY OF CARE. THEY CONDUCT FACILITY VISITS, ATTEND RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETINGS, AS WELL AS EXIT MEETINGS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. HEALTH AND EVIDENCE BASED-PROGRAMS: WITH A DECADES-LONG HISTORY OF COLLABORATIVE ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS CIP HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A LIVING LABORATORY FOR COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH. THIS RESEARCH HAS LARGER IMPLICATIONS FOR SENIOR CENTERS LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY, THOUGH DEVELOPMENT OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT MAY BE REPLICATED AND/OR ADAPTED TO MEET THE CULTURALLY DIVERSE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS.

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 September 1974.

    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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