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West Chester Area Senior Center

EIN 23-2149355 · West Chester, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WEST CHESTER AREA SENIOR CENTER (WCASC) IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HUB SERVING APPROXIMATELY 150 ADULTS AGE 60 AND OLDER IN WEST CHESTER, PA, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. WCASC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ACTIVE AGING BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS, LIFELONG LEARNING, CREATIVE OUTLETS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND VITAL SOCIAL SUPPORTS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
6
Volunteers
250

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

    13 of 13 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.

  • 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. $872,942 spent. 1. NUTRITION & DAILY MEALS WCASC PROVIDES A FREE DAILY LUNCH PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AGE 60+ AND THEIR SPOUSES. THESE NUTRITIOUS MEALS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE DIETARY NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING THOSE MANAGING CONDITIONS SUCH AS HEART DISEASE AND DIABETES. IN ADDITION TO REDUCING FOOD INSECURITY, THE LUNCH PROGRAM COMBATS ISOLATION BY FOSTERING SOCIAL CONNECTION. 2. EDUCATIONAL & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT INTELLECTUAL ENGAGEMENT, WCASC OFFERS LANGUAGE CLASSES, COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE, AGING-IN-PLACE WORKSHOPS, TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE, AND TOWN HALLS WITH LOCAL LEADERS. BOOK CLUBS, MOVIE DISCUSSIONS, AND GUEST SPEAKER SERIES ENCOURAGE CONTINUED LEARNING AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION. 3. ARTS & CREATIVITY WCASC NURTURES CREATIVITY THROUGH KNITTING, CROCHETING, QUILTING, CRAFTS, PUZZLES, AND MUSIC PROGRAMS. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES MEDITATION, SINGING BOWLS, AND ACCESS TO AN IN-HOUSE LIBRARY. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ALLOW OLDER ADULTS TO EXPLORE NEW HOBBIES AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT QUALITY OF LIFE. 4. HEALTH & WELLNESS FITNESS AND WELLNESS OFFERINGS INCLUDE MULTIPLE LEVELS OF EXERCISE CLASSES, CHAIR YOGA, TAI CHI, ZUMBA GOLD, STRENGTH AND BALANCE TRAINING, AND RHYTHM DRUMMING. FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AND WELLNESS CHECKS ARE OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, SUPPORTING PROACTIVE AND PREVENTIVE CARE. 5. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WCASC ASSISTS SENIORS WITH MEDICARE COUNSELING (PA MEDI), RESOURCE REFERRALS, AND PEER/PROFESSIONAL-LED SUPPORT GROUPS. THE CORNER CABINET FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES GROCERIES TO 70-80 MEMBERS IN NEED. THESE SERVICES CONNECT PARTICIPANTS TO CRITICAL SUPPORTS THAT ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. 6. VOLUNTEERISM & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANT TIME AND TALENT, HELPING WITH PROGRAMS, PEER GROUPS, AND SERVICE PROJECTS. WCASC PROVIDES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT, ALLOWING OLDER ADULTS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY WHILE BUILDING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS. 1. NUTRITION & DAILY MEALS WCASC PROVIDES A FREE DAILY LUNCH PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AGE 60+ AND THEIR SPOUSES. THESE NUTRITIOUS MEALS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE DIETARY NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS, INCLUDING THOSE MANAGING CONDITIONS SUCH AS HEART DISEASE AND DIABETES. IN ADDITION TO REDUCING FOOD INSECURITY, THE LUNCH PROGRAM COMBATS ISOLATION BY FOSTERING SOCIAL CONNECTION. 2. EDUCATIONAL & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT INTELLECTUAL ENGAGEMENT, WCASC OFFERS LANGUAGE CLASSES, COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE, AGING-IN-PLACE WORKSHOPS, TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE, AND TOWN HALLS WITH LOCAL LEADERS. BOOK CLUBS, MOVIE DISCUSSIONS, AND GUEST SPEAKER SERIES ENCOURAGE CONTINUED LEARNING AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION. 3. ARTS & CREATIVITY WCASC NURTURES CREATIVITY THROUGH KNITTING, CROCHETING, QUILTING, CRAFTS, PUZZLES, AND MUSIC PROGRAMS. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES MEDITATION, SINGING BOWLS, AND ACCESS TO AN IN-HOUSE LIBRARY. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ALLOW OLDER ADULTS TO EXPLORE NEW HOBBIES AND SUSTAIN A VIBRANT QUALITY OF LIFE. 4. HEALTH & WELLNESS FITNESS AND WELLNESS OFFERINGS INCLUDE MULTIPLE LEVELS OF EXERCISE CLASSES, CHAIR YOGA, TAI CHI, ZUMBA GOLD, STRENGTH AND BALANCE TRAINING, AND RHYTHM DRUMMING. FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AND WELLNESS CHECKS ARE OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, SUPPORTING PROACTIVE AND PREVENTIVE CARE. 5. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WCASC ASSISTS SENIORS WITH MEDICARE COUNSELING (PA MEDI), RESOURCE REFERRALS, AND PEER/PROFESSIONAL-LED SUPPORT GROUPS. THE CORNER CABINET FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES GROCERIES TO 70-80 MEMBERS IN NEED. THESE SERVICES CONNECT PARTICIPANTS TO CRITICAL SUPPORTS THAT ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. 6. VOLUNTEERISM & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANT TIME AND TALENT, HELPING WITH PROGRAMS, PEER GROUPS, AND SERVICE PROJECTS. WCASC PROVIDES MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT, ALLOWING OLDER ADULTS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY WHILE BUILDING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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