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Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center Inc

EIN 23-7181452 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND INDEPENDENCE OF ASIAN ELDERS VIA A NETWORK OF CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

Income
$15.3 million
Spending
$12.9 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
15.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
202
Volunteers
238
Highest pay
$213,657, chief executive officer

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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 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. $8.7 million spent. NUTRITION PROGRAM - PREPARES HOT CHINESE-STYLE MEALS FOR ELDERS IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA SERVED IN A CONGREGATE MEAL SITE SETTING OR DELIVERED TO THE CLIENTS AT THEIR HOMES. ALL MEALS ARE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED AND ARE PREPARED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A REGISTERED DIETICIAN. THE DIETICIAN ALSO PROVIDES NUTRITION EDUCATION TO PARTICIPATING CLIENTS AND AGENCY STAFF.
  2. $2.0 million spent. ADULT DAY HEALTH (ADH) - PROVIDES COST-EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO FRAIL ELDERS AND DISABLED ADULTS IN GROUP SETTINGS SUPERVISED BY REGISTERED NURSES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THREE ADH SITES IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA.
  3. $458,856 spent. SENIOR AID - TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED TO SENIORS AGE 55 AND OLDER WHO ALSO MEET LOW-INCOME GUIDELINES. PARTICIPANTS ARE PAID MINIMUM WAGE DURING THE TRAINING PERIOD.
  4. $1.2 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS 28 SOCIAL SERVICE AND OTHER PROGRAMS AIMED AT ENABLING ASIAN ELDERS TO LIVE HEALTHY INDEPENDENT LIVES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTH TRAINING, COUNSELING, INTERPRETATION, HELP WITH PUBLIC ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS AND OTHER ISSUES, ESL AND CITIZENSHIP CLASSES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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 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 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 May 1972.

    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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