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Office of Human Services

EIN 25-1238804 · Ridgway, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to provide programs and services to Older Adults 60+ years of age so they are able to age in their homes safely and independently. While we are a provider of last resort, we want to help older adults find services and supports and assist in payment of those supports, if necessary so they can remain in their homes. We do not want to create dependence but independence.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
44
Volunteers
210
Highest pay
$112,954, 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 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 (3)
  1. $2.1 million spent. Human Services Program:OHS purchased 330 daily visits in a community adult day service program for 13 older adults.OHS performed 598 needs assessments for personal care or caregiver needs.OHS performed 871 functional eligibility determination assessments for older adults in need of in home care/nursing facility care services.OHS purchased 35,750 congregate meals for 964 older adults provided at 14 Senior Centers in Cameron, Elk and McKean counties. OHS reimbursed 269 caregivers and older adults in the Caregiver Support Program and OPTIONS Consumer Reimbursement program.OHS purchased 2,730 home delivered meals for 31 older adultsOHS provided 15,129 consumers with information and referral assistance service.OHS performed 354 protective service investigations for older adults alleged to be victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation.OHS received and responded to 461 Reports of Need for the protection of adults.OHS provided 872 older adults with social, recreational, educational and health and wellness programs at 14 Senior Centers in Cameron, Elk and McKean counties.
  2. $1.2 million spent. Personal Care:OHS purchased 64,882 hours of personal care to assist 269 older adults.
  3. $595,265 spent. Care Management: OHS provided care management services to older adults which included 598 assessments of need that support older adults staying in their home safely and independently.

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 October 13, 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 October 1975.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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