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Blair Senior Services Inc

EIN 25-1259406 · Altoona, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Blair Senior Services, Inc. is committed to enhancing the lives of older individuals, their families and others in need by coordinating support and assistance through a system of quality home and community based programs and services. Our professional staff and volunteers are dedicated to the principles and values of advocacy, empowerment, dignity and respect.

Income
$16.7 million
Spending
$13.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
242
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$174,057, president

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    15 of 15 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 (8)
  1. $637,681 spent. ACCESS SERVICES - INCLUDES PROGRAMS TO INFORM THE OLDER RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY AS TO WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND HOUSING
  2. $3.9 million spent. IN-HOME SERVICES - INCLUDES PROGRAMS TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH PROBLEMS TO COORDINATE AND DEVELOP SERVICE PLANS TO MEET THEIR NEEDS INCLUDING HOME DELIVERED MEALS
  3. $895,066 spent. LONG-TERM CARE SUPPORT SERVICES - INCLUDES PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH LONG-TERM NEEDS
  4. $4.0 million spent. TRANSPORTATION - INCLUDES DOOR TO DOOR VAN SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY FOR OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
  5. $492,442 spent. VOLUNTEER SERVICES - INCLUDES PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE OLDER PERSONS TO VOLUNTEER THEIR SKILLS AND TALENTS TO LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR OTHER NEEDY OLDER PERSONS
  6. $831,014 spent. ADVOCACY - INCLUDES PROGRAMS FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES TO INCAPACITATED OLDER ADULTS WHO MAY BE VICTIMS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT,EXPLOITATION, OR ABANDONMENT
  7. $637,752 spent. SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTERS - OPERATES CENTERS FOR SOCIALIZATION, EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TO FURNISH CONGREGATE MEALS FOR OLDER PERSONS
  8. OTHER- enhancing the lives of older individuals, their families and others in need by coordinating and providing support and assistance through a system of quality home and community based programs and services.

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 January 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 November 4, 2026.

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