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Fairborn Senior Citizens Association Inc

EIN 31-0846949 · Fairborn, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER FROM WHICH SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE OR BY REFERRAL TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE METROPOLITAN FAIRBORN AREA.

Income
$779,889
Spending
$809,462
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
64
Volunteers
180
Highest pay
$71,857, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $325,419 spent. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - WHICH INCLUDES PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES RELATED TO FINDING RESOURCES TO MEET VARIOUS NEEDS, LOCATING THE FRAIL, ISOLATED ELDERLY AND LINKING THEM WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO MEET VARIOUS NEEDS, THE HOMEMAKER SERVICE WHICH PROVIDES HELP, AT A CHARGE, WITH KEEPING YOUR HOME CLEAN AND SAFE; THUS, PROMOTING INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR THE ELDERLY, ASSISTING SENIORS WITH FILING THEIR TAX RETURNS, OFFERING MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE, HEARING, AND VACCINATION CLINICS AND ANNUAL HEALTH CLINICS, AND PROCESSING GOLDEN BUCKEYE APPLICATIONS. THE CENTER MADE 3481 HOMEMAKER VISITS IN 2024.
  2. $204,446 spent. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MEDICAL FACILITIES, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, LOCAL MERCHANTS, AND OTHER REQUIRED DESTINATIONS. THE AGENCY SERVED 1854 CLIENTS IN THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM DURING 2024.
  3. $193,301 spent. SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE (CENTER SERVICES) - PROVIDES ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR RETIRED CITIZENS OF METROPOLITAN FAIRBORN. THE CENTER HAD 1735 MEMBERS IN 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 December 2024.

    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 June 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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