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Pottstown Area Seniors Center

EIN 23-1994517 · Pottstown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE THE WELL BEING OF ITS MEMBERS BY PROVIDING SERVICES & ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE AN INDEPENDENT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TO RESIDENTS OF BERKS, CHESTER AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES.

Income
$920,263
Spending
$861,300
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 43%
Employees
13
Volunteers
173
Highest pay
$85,792, 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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 (1)
  1. $694,188 spent. NUTRITION PROGRAM SERVES A HOT DAILY LUNCH THAT PROVIDES SENIORS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS, ASSISTANCE FOR APPLYING FOR SNAP, FARMER'S MARKET VOUCHER DISTRIBUTION AND A SENIOR FOOD BOX PROGRAM. EXERCISE & BALANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BALANCE/FALL ASSESSMENTS THAT STRIVE TO MAKE SENIORS AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF FALLS AND MITIGATE THE DAMAGE WHEN FALLS OCCUR. HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDE ON-SITE FLU & PNEUMONIA VACCINATIONS, REGULAR BLOOD PRESSURE & SUGAR CHECKS, AND HEALTHY EATING CLASSES. SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FROM ART/CRAFT CLASSES, SPANISH CLASSES TO CARD GAMES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS TO STAY ACTIVE AND ENGAGED. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED FOR SENIORS TO HELP THE CENTER AND COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO HELP SENIORS FEEL A SENSE OF PURPOSE. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS KEEP SENIORS INFORMED ABOUT TOPICS THAT CONCERN THEM FROM MEDICARE CHANGES TO CHRONIC DISEASE SEMINARS, ESTATE PLANNING, INSURANCE AND OTHER SENIOR-FOCUSED TOPICS. INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO SENIORS WHO NEED HELP LOCATING SERVICES, FILLING OUT FORMS, AND IDENTIFYING SCAMS. PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE TAX & LEGAL ASSISTANCE, LOW-COST TRANSPORTATION, APPRISE COUNSELING & OTHER SERVICES TO BENEFIT SENIORS. NUTRITION PROGRAM SERVES A HOT DAILY LUNCH THAT PROVIDES SENIORS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE WITH OTHERS, ASSISTANCE FOR APPLYING FOR SNAP, FARMER'S MARKET VOUCHER DISTRIBUTION AND A SENIOR FOOD BOX PROGRAM. EXERCISE & BALANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDE BALANCE/FALL ASSESSMENTS THAT STRIVE TO MAKE SENIORS AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF FALLS AND MITIGATE THE DAMAGE WHEN FALLS OCCUR. HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDE ON-SITE FLU & PNEUMONIA VACCINATIONS, REGULAR BLOOD PRESSURE & SUGAR CHECKS, AND HEALTHY EATING CLASSES. SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FROM ART/CRAFT CLASSES, SPANISH CLASSES TO CARD GAMES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS TO STAY ACTIVE AND ENGAGED. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED FOR SENIORS TO HELP THE CENTER AND COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO HELP SENIORS FEEL A SENSE OF PURPOSE. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS KEEP SENIORS INFORMED ABOUT TOPICS THAT CONCERN THEM FROM MEDICARE CHANGES TO CHRONIC DISEASE SEMINARS, ESTATE PLANNING, INSURANCE AND OTHER SENIOR-FOCUSED TOPICS. INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO SENIORS WHO NEED HELP LOCATING SERVICES, FILLING OUT FORMS, AND IDENTIFYING SCAMS. PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE TAX & LEGAL ASSISTANCE, LOW-COST TRANSPORTATION, APPRISE COUNSELING & OTHER SERVICES TO BENEFIT SENIORS.

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 September 1976.

    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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