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Simpson Senior Services

EIN 23-2948991 · Bala Cynwyd, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 11% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

SIMPSON SENIOR SERVICES IS DEDICATED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF AN AGING COMMUNITY. THROUGH CAREFUL OVERSIGHT, THIS ORGANIZATION WILL ASSURE THAT EACH OF ITS COMMUNITIES STRIVES TO DELIVER THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT QUALITY SERVICES WILL BE DELIVERED WITH A SENSE OF WARMTH, FRIENDLINESS, INDIVIDUAL PRIDE, AND INTEGRITY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO A SYSTEM-WIDE OPERATION THAT OFFERS ALL RESIDENTS AND STAFF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
11%
Reserves
17.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
31
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$431,417, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    11% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $529,784 spent. SIMPSON SENIOR SERVICES IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH DEVELOPS AND MANAGES CAMPUS COMMUNITIES FOR SENIOR ADULTS. ON AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BASIS, EACH COMMUNITY STRIVES TO DELIVER THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICE WITH A SENSE OF WARMTH, FRIENDLINESS, INDIVIDUAL PRIDE, AND INTEGRITY. THE COMMUNITIES INCLUDE: SIMPSON HOUSE, SIMPSON MEADOWS, JENNER'S POND, SIMPSON MID-TOWN, AND SIMPSON GARDENS I & II. ACCOMMODATIONS AND CARE VARY DEPENDING UPON THE CAMPUS AND MAY INCLUDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COTTAGES AND APARTMENTS, ASSISTED LIVING, PERSONAL CARE, SKILLED NURSING, AS WELL AS SUBSIDIZED HOUSING FOR MODERATE TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)AVAILABLE SERVICES ALSO VARY DEPENDING UPON THE CAMPUS AND MAY INCLUDE DINING SERVICES, HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, TRANSPORTATION, AS WELL AS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: EXERCISE CLASSES, MUSICAL PROGRAMS AND PERFORMANCES, DAY AND OVERNIGHT TRIPS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, AND HAND ARTS. THE COMMUNITIES AND CAMPUSES OF SIMPSON SENIOR SERVICES ARE COMMITTED TO THE BETTERMENT OF RESIDENTS, STAFF, AND THE COMMUNITIES AT LARGE AND OFFER RESIDENTS AND STAFF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT. EACH CAMPUS BENEFITS FROM THE COMMITMENT AND SERVICE OF COMMUNITY AND RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS. THE COMMUNITIES STRIVE TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND CARE TO RESIDENTS EVEN IF THEY OUTLIVE THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE COMMUNITIES OFFER TUITION ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION. PROVIDE WORK SITES FOR CLINICAL AND HANDS-ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING, MAKE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS, PROMOTE STAFF AND RESIDENT VOLUNTEERISM IN THE COMMUNITY, AND MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 October 1999.

    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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