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Serving Seniors Inc

EIN 23-2170730 · Scranton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SERVING SENIORS, INC. ENHANCES AND PRESERVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR A GROWING POPULATION OF OLDER ADULTS IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. SERVING SENIORS, INC. ADVOCATES FOR AND GIVES VOICE TO THOSE UNABLE TO LIVE AT HOME, THOSE RESIDING IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, AND THOSE TRANSITIONING FROM HOSPITAL CARE TO HOME ALLOWING THEM TO EXPERIENCE LIVES OF DIGNITY AND SELF-WORTH.

Income
$644,763
Spending
$661,615
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
13
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$82,565, 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $371,630 spent. LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN: UNDER CONTRACT WITH COUNTY AREA AGENCIES ON AGING, WE CONTINUED PROVIDING LTC OMBUDSMAN SERVICE TO THOSE IN LONG TERM CARE IN SIX AREA COUNTIES. OUR EMERGENCY COVERAGE AGREEMENT WITH BRADFORD, SULLIVAN, SUSQUEHANNA AND TIOGA COUNTIES WAS ACTIVATED AS THEY EXPERIENCED TURNOVER. WE SERVED THOSE IN LONG TERM CARE IN THOSE REGIONS FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS.
  2. $168,438 spent. GUARDIANSHIP: COURT APPOINTED GUARDIANS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN ASSISTING THOSE IN A STATE OF COGNITIVE DECLINE TO MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR LIVES. GUARDIANS FOCUS ON ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE , PREVENTING EXPLOITATION, ENSURING ACCESS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. OUR GUARDIANSHIP DEPARTMENT MADE GREAT STRIDES IN COMPLYING WITH ACT 61 OF 2023, WHICH TOOK EFFECT IN JUNE OF 2024. THIS ENTAILS MAKING SURE OUR GUARDIANSHIP TEAM IS NATIONALLY CERTIFIED AND MEETING OTHER STANDARDS. WE CREATED RELATIONSHIP WITH HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND THEIR ATTORNEYS TO INCREASE REFERRALS AND HAVE EXPANDED OUR CLIENT BASE.
  3. $105,459 spent. PATIENT ADVOCACY: OUR PATIENT ADVOCATES CONTINUED TO COLLABORATE WITH HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO ASSIST RECENTLY DISCHARGED OLDER PATIENTS ACHIEVE THEIR DISCHARGE GOALS. MOST CLIENTS HAVE CHRONIC OR COMPLICATED CONDITIONS. OUR PROGRAM SERVED MORE THAN 100 INDIVIDUALS IN THE YEAR, REDUCING ANTICIPATED RE-ADMISSION RATES, SAVING THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM MONEY.

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 February 1983.

    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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