Curry Senior Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO SENIORS THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENT LIVING WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR DIGNITY AND SELF-ESTEEM.
- Income
- $9.1 million
- Spending
- $9.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 88%
- Employees
- 86
- Volunteers
- 274
- Highest pay
- $195,300, 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
Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 32% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (9)
- $1.7 million spent. Behavioral Health ProgramsCurry Senior Centers Behavioral Health Program includes both Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services. Both group and individual counseling are provided. A few older adults receive telehealth mental health services training on iPad, the internet and securing Wi-Fi in their rooms or apartments.
- $1.3 million spent. Primary Health Care ServicesPrimary health care services include a range of medical care provided by physicians and nurse practitioners in the health center and in patients homes, as well as Podiatry, Medication Management and Ophthalmological diagnostic testing. Includes escorts and transportation to medical appointments.
- $1.2 million spent. Community Services Senior CenterThe Community Services or Senior Center Programs include a wide range of engagement socialization, education, nutrition, translation and computer services to the multi-ethnic older adult community in San Franciscos Tenderloin neighborhood. Programs were provided in partnership with the Community Living Campaign, Community Technology Network, Open House, Self-Help for the Elderly, and the Shanti Project. Staff also assist with translation in the Primary Care Clinic to ensure accurate communication between medical providers and clients. Staff speak eight different languages and serving the LGBTQ populations.
- $1.0 million spent. Home-Based Supportive ServicesCurry provides a variety of home-based services including on-site supportive activities to 150 formerly homeless residents at the Cadillac Hotel. Currys Wellness Nursing program is based at the hotel providing referral and supportive health care and linkage to primary and specialty health care.
- $642,024 spent. LGBTQ Mental HealthProvides targeted outreach and advocacy for LGBTQ older adults seeking mental health services from their health insurance provider. Provides direct one to one therapy and group counseling sessions as well.
- $589,457 spent. Health Education (Food & Nutrition and other programs)This new Department Health Education - was formalized with additional private funding and includes a wide range of options reinforcing healthy activities, behaviors and access to healthy food. Programs include one-on-one regular appointments with certified Health Educators as well as various group classes focusing on healthy eating, managing diabetes, exercise and cooking. A new innovative food program provides weekly grocery bags for older adults. Also includes the Food Pharmacy program which creates medical tailored meals.
- $566,176 spent. Case ManagementThe Curry Senior Center Case Management team links elders to appropriate support, enabling them to remain living independently in their home. This includes assistance with receiving meals, homemaking, benefit paperwork, housing applications and much more. In 2024-25, over 250 older adults benefitted from case management services. The program also scheduled escorts and rides to appointments, coordinating, on average, over 320 rides per month.
- $487,937 spent. Technology At HomeCurrys Senior Vitality Program reduces isolation and improves health outcomes by providing a computer tablet, software for health management, social media connectivity and training. Seniors are also provided with connections and internet at home. This program has 2-year; 1-year and six month options.
- $407,183 spent. Senior HousingCurry Senior Center provides 13 units of permanent housing for formerly homeless seniors. During 2024-25, the overall occupancy rate was approximately 90%.
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
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1974.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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