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Serving Our Seniors

EIN 34-1840241 · Sandusky, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ERIE COUNTY CITIZENS AGE 60+ TO CONTINUE HEALTHY LIVING AND TO MAINTAIN THEIR FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
17 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
29
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$112,995, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 September 30, 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 (5)
  1. $202,730 spent. TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - WEEKDAY TRANSPORTATION. THE WEEKDAY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RIDES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS WITHIN ERIE COUNTY, ALLOWING THEM TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. THERE IS A 1.50 FEE EACH WAY FOR BOTH CITY AND RURAL AREAS. CLIENTS THAT CANNOT AFFORD THE FEE ARE ISSUED A PASS IN WHICH THEY PAY 0.50 PER RIDE REGARDLESS OF DESTINATION AND SERVING OUR SENIORS MAKES UP THE DIFFERENCE.
  2. $241,606 spent. HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM. DESIGNED TO ADDRESS NUTRITIONAL RISK IN THE RURAL POPULATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS. MONDAY - FRIDAY A HOT, HOME DELIVERED MEAL IS TAKEN TO THE HOME OF AN ERIE COUNTY RESIDENT, AGE 60+, LIVING IN THE RURAL ASPECTS OF ERIE COUNTY.
  3. $703,695 spent. PROBLEM SOLVING & ADVOCACY PROGRAMS. SERVING OUR SENIORS IS AVAILABLE BY TELEPHONE AND FOR HOME VISITS TO HELP ERIE COUNTY OLDER ADULTS WITH THEIR QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS. THIS IS THE MOST WIDELY USED PROGRAM AND IS FREE TO ANY ERIE COUNTY OLDER ADULT.
  4. $271,894 spent. THE REMAINING PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION HEALTHCARE ADVOCACY DENTAL SERVICES EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR SENIOR ADVOCATE PROGRAM SUBSIDIZING
  5. THE REMAINING PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION HEALTHCARE ADVOCACY DENTAL SERVICES EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR SENIOR ADVOCATE PROGRAM SUBSIDIZING

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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