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Senior Neighbors Inc

EIN 23-7195491 · Grand Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF SENIORS WITH THE VISION THAT EVERY SENIOR WILL BE EMPOWERED TO ACHIEVE A BRIGHTER FUTURE. WE PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES AT OUR FIVE SENIOR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS. WE PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF OLDER ADULTS WITH SERVICES THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WITH PHYSICAL, SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC NEEDS.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
89
Volunteers
275
Highest pay
$127,388, president (ended 3/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 September 30, 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 (4)
  1. $2.3 million spent. ESSENTIAL SERVICES: IN THE CURRENT YEAR SENIOR NEIGHBORS SERVED OVER 6,472 SENIORS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, ALL OF WHICH WORK TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. SENIOR NEIGHBORS PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS TO HELP THEM STAY INDEPENDENT, ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WITH PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, OR ECONOMIC NEEDS. THESE SERVICES WORK TO HELP SENIORS OVERCOME THE MANY BARRIERS TO HEALTHY AGING THAT MAY BE PRESENT IN THEIR LIFE, FROM PREVENTING ISOLATION WITH OUR FIVE SENIOR CENTERS TO OUR CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF SOCIAL WORKERS CONNECTING THEM WITH MUCH NEEDED COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ABOVE ALL, SENIOR NEIGHBORS WORKS TO MEET SENIORS WHERE THEY ARE IN LIFE AND BE THERE TO HELP. ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTHY AGING EXERCISE CLASSES, HOME REPAIRS, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID COUNSELING, ELDER REFUGEE SUPPORT, AND SENIOR CENTERS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: MANY OLDER ADULTS ARE LOOKING FOR A WAY TO STAY ENGAGED WITH THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE, AND SENIOR NEIGHBORS CAN PROVIDE A CONNECTION TO OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROGRAMS. THE GOAL OF THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH A CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY, THEIR PEERS, AND A SENSE OF PURPOSE. POSSIBLE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS INCLUDE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, FOOD PANTRIES, SENIOR COMPANIONSHIP CONNECTIONS, OR LITERACY TUTORING FOR YOUNG STUDENTS.
  3. $614,866 spent. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: A VARIETY OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT KENT COUNTY SO OLDER ADULTS CAN GET TO THEIR DESIRED DESTINATIONS ON A DAILY BASIS. RIDES ARE OFTEN GIVEN FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, GROCERY SHOPPING, OR A VISIT TO A SENIOR NEIGHBORS CENTER. THESE RIDES ARE PROVIDED WITH AGENCY OWNED VEHICLES, AS WELL AS LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS.
  4. $373,527 spent. FOOD SERVICES: CONGREGATE MEALS ARE PROVIDED TO SENIORS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR MORE AND IS A CORNERSTONE OF EACH OF THE FIVE SENIOR NEIGHBORS CENTERS ACROSS KENT COUNTY. OFTENTIMES THE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEAL IS WHAT ATTRACTS SENIORS TO THE CENTER, BUT THEY FIND THE ARRAY OF SERVICES PROVIDED DAILY ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT. THE SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND SHARED MEALS AT EACH OF THESE CENTERS IS ALSO A KEY INGREDIENT TO THE SUCCESS OF THE MEALS PROGRAM. THE PRE-PREPARED MEALS ARE COOKED LOCALLY AND PROVIDED BY MEALS ON WHEELS OF WESTERN MICHIGAN. EACH DAY AT LUNCHTIME THE MEALS ARE AVAILABLE TO SENIORS THROUGH A REQUESTED DONATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 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 August 1974.

    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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