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Senior Centers Inc

EIN 34-1197082 · Toledo, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SENIOR CENTERS, INC. OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AGE 60 AND OVER; TO PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR CREATIVE TALENTS, OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE PARTICULAR INTERESTS AND ASSISTANCE IN HELPING THEM TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, OUTREACH, INFORMATION AND DIRECT SERVICES.

Income
$643,577
Spending
$588,933
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
21.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
13
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$84,517, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $271,572 spent. FOSTER GRANDPARENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE AND STATE OF OHIO VOLUNTEER FUNDS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME ELIGIBLE PERSONS AGE 55 OR OVER. VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED TO WORK WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AGE NEWBORN TO 19 IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS SUCH AS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND DAY CARE CENTERS. VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE ORIENTATION, MONTHLY IN-SERVICE TRAININGS, AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT ALONG WITH AN HOURLY VOLUNTEER STIPEND.IN 2024, 54 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 42,680 HOURS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $253,092 spent. SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN LUCAS COUNTY TO ASSIST IN GIVING THE SENIOR A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND SUPPORTING THEIR INDEPENDENCE. FUNDED MAINLY THROUGH LUCAS COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS LEVY FUNDS. OUR GOAL IS TO OFFER: EDUCATION PROGRAMS (SPEAKERS FROM COMMUNITY, CLASSES ON VARIOUS TOPICS); RECREATION ACTIVITIES (ART CLASSES, CRAFT CLASSES, EXERCISE PROGRAMS, OUTINGS TO POINTS OF INTEREST IN COMMUNITY, GAMES, PARTIES); HEALTH SCREENING AND PREVENTION SERVICES (BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, HEARING, VISION AND BLOOD SUGAR SCREENINGS; FLU SHOTS AND COORDINATING OTHER VACCINATIONS SUCH AS COVID, SHINGLES, ETC.); SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (MONTHLY FOODBANK FOOD DISTRIBUTION, HELPING COMPLETE FORMS), INFORMATION AND REFERRAL AND CARE MANAGEMENT (MORE IN-DEPTH HELP WITH SORTING OUT MEDICAL BILLS, HOUSING ISSUES, FOOD STAMPS); AND IN-HOME HOUSEKEEPING AND GROCERY DELIVERY SERVICES (LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES PERFORMED TO HELP SENIORS MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR HOME AND GROCERY DELIVERY). DURING 2024 THERE WERE 577 EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SERVING 303 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS; 379 HEALTH SCREENINGS TO 64 CLIENTS; 2,104 HOURS OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH 498 CLIENTS IN SUPPORTIVE SERVICE AND CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICE; 383 GROCERY DELIVERIES PERFORMED FOR 75 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS, AND 1,509 HOURS OF LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE TO 32 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY.

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 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 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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