Center for the Advocacy for the Rights & Interests of the Elderly
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR ADVOCACY FOR THE RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF THE ELDERLY (CARIE) IS TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING, RIGHTS, AND AUTONOMY OF OLDER ADULTS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND ACTION.
- Income
- $2.8 million
- Spending
- $2.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 66%
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $83,983, executive director (from 10/24)
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: 39 out of 100.
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 93% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% 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
Good: 85 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (4)
- $1.1 million spent. THE PENNSYLVANIA SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (PA-SMP) IS ONE OF 54 FEDERALLY CREATED AND FUNDED STATEWIDE PROGRAMS FIGHTING FRAUD, ABUSE, AND ERRORS IN MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. THROUGH OUTREACH, PEER-EDUCATION, AND ONE-ON-ONE ADVOCACY, CARIE'S PA-SMP EMPOWERS MEDICARE AND MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES TO BECOME MORE ENGAGED IN THEIR HEALTH CARE. FOLLOWING A METHOD OF PREVENT, DETECT, AND REPORT, THE SMP TEACHES BENEFICIARIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS HOW TO PROTECT THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION, DETECT POTENTIAL PROBLEMS, AND REPORT ANY SUSPECTED ISSUES. THROUGH THE PROGRAM'S PEER-TO-PEER EDUCATION MODEL, MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES ARE ENGAGED TO SERVE AS VOLUNTEERS, TEACHING THEIR PEERS ABOUT HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ITS PREVENTION.
- $865,865 spent. THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM PROVIDES ADVOCACY FOR OLDER ADULTS IN LONG TERM CARE SETTINGS IN PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES TO LONG-TERM CARE SETTINGS INCLUDING NURSING FACILITIES, ASSISTED LIVING, LICENSED PERSONAL CARE HOMES, OLDER ADULT DAY CENTERS, DOMICILIARY CARE HOMES, AND LIFE PROGRAMS. OMBUDSMAN STAFF EDUCATE RESIDENTS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND INVESTIGATE AND SEEK TO RESOLVE COMPLAINTS ON BEHALF OF ELDERS RECEIVING LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES. IN ADDITION, STAFF SUPPORT THE VOLUNTEER OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM AND PENNSYLVANIA'S EMPOWERED EXPERT RESIDENTS (PEERS), SPECIALLY TRAINED LONG-TERM CARE CONSUMERS WHO WORK CLOSELY WITH THE OMBUDSMAN TO ADDRESS RESIDENT'S RIGHTS WITHIN THEIR FACILITY. OMBUDSMAN VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENTS AND OTHER RESIDENTS, EDUCATE VISITORS AND STAFF ABOUT RESIDENT'S RIGHTS AND ACT AS LIAISON BETWEEN RESIDENTS AND OMBUDSMAN STAFF TO RESOLVE COMPLAINTS.
- $414,326 spent. THE PROVIDING ADVOCACY FOR VICTIMIZED ELDERS (PAVE) PROGRAM WAS CREATED IN 2003 TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ELDER PHILADELPHIA VICTIMS OF CRIME AND ABUSE. STAFF PROVIDE COURT ACCOMPANIMENT, ASSISTANCE COMPLETING VICTIM COMPENSATION APPLICATIONS AND IMPACT STATEMENTS, TRAUMA-INFORMED SHORT-TERM COUNSELING WHEN REQUESTED AND REFERRALS AS NEEDED. DURING FY25 THE PAVE PROGRAM SERVED NUMEROUS ELDERS, INFORMING VICTIMS OF THEIR RIGHTS, EDUCATING THEM ABOUT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME AND ABUSE. IN ADDITION, STAFF COORDINATE THE ELDERLY VICTIMS EMERGENCY SECURITY FUND (EVESF) THROUGH WHICH CARIE ARRANGES AND PAYS FOR RE-SECURING THE DAMAGE TO THE HOMES OF LOW-INCOME ELDER VICTIMS OF CRIME AND ABUSE IN PHILADELPHIA. DURING FY25 FUNDS WERE USED TO REPLACE OR RE-KEY LOCKS, REPAIR OR REPLACE DOORS, AND REPLACE WINDOWS TO PREVENT RE VICTIMIZATION OF THE RESIDENT(S). THE EVESF ALSO PROVIDES EMERGENCY HELP WITH HOME NEEDS THAT WE BECOME AWARE OF THROUGH OUR HELPLINE, AND WHICH PRESENT IMMINENT RISK TO THE HEALTH OF THE LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNER.
- $279,794 spent. CARIE'S OLDEST PROGRAM IS THE CARIE LINE, A TELEPHONE HELPLINE WHICH QUICKLY BECAME RECOGNIZED THROUGHOUT THE REGION AS A SOURCE OF ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY FOR ELDERS, CAREGIVERS AND PROFESSIONALS SEEKING TO RESOLVE A WIDE RANGE OF PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS OLDER ADULTS WERE FACING. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE HELPLINE HAS EXPANDED TO BE ACCESSIBLE ONLINE (CARIE ONLINE) AND IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS (CARIE ONSITE). STAFF CONTINUE TO WORK TO RESOLVE ANY CHALLENGE AN ELDER IS FACING INCLUDING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE OR HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, LACK OF TRANSPORTATION, A NEED FOR NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, FINANCIAL INSECURITY, INADEQUATE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS, ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT, GUARDIANSHIP AND MORE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY, STAFF DEVELOP AND PRESENT COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT INFORM ELDERS AND CAREGIVERS ON ISSUES OF INTEREST AND CONCERN FOR 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
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 June 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 April 1982.
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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