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Shelby Senior Services Inc

EIN 35-1447684 · Shelbyville, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SHELBY SENIOR SERVICES, INC IS TO RESPOND TO THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OF SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO AFFECT IN POSITIVE WAYS THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, AND TO ASSIST IN MAINTAINING THEIR INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$737,948
Spending
$894,749
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
27

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 77% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $671,002 spent. TRANSPORTATION: VEHICLES ARE USED TO TRANSPORT WITHIN SHELBY COUNTY, INDIANA, SENIOR CITIZENS TO DOCTORS, GROCERY STORES, AND TO LUNCH AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AT THE SENIOR CENTER. DURING THE SHORT TAX YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, 230 INDIVIDUAL SENIORS MADE MULTIPLE RIDES ON OUR VEHICLES. ON AVERAGE, WE UTILIZE A MINIMUM OF FOUR DRIVERS PER DAY.
  2. $132,592 spent. SENIOR CENTER (HORIZON CENTER) / HEALTH PROMOTIONS/ INFORMATION ASSISTANCE: PROVIDES A MEETING PLACE FOR SENIORS TO PARTICIPATE IN GROUP ACTIVITES INCLUDING LUNCH PROGRAMS, CLASSES, HEALTH PROGRAMS AND OTHER SOCIAL INTERACTION OPPORTUNITIES. DURING THE SHORT TAX YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, MORE THAN APPROXIMATELY 532 DIFFERENT PARTICIPANTS AT ACTIVITIES AT THE FOUR HORIZON CENTERS INCLUDING VARIOUS CRAFT, COOKING, KNITTING INSTRUCTION AS WELL AS BINGO, EUCHER AND OTHER GROUP ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, LIMITED SERVICES WERE PROVIDED THROUGH OUR EXISTING SATELLITE CENTERS IN NEARBY MORRISTOWN, FAIRLAND, AND WALDRON COMMUNITIES, ALL LOCATED IN SHELBY COUNTY.
  3. $51,301 spent. SOCIAL SERVICES: INCLUDES CAREGIVER/ OUTREACH: SERVICES, HEALTH PROMOTIONS AND INFORMATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO SENIOR CITIZENS INCLUDING LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, SHOPPING, PERSONAL CARE, AND MEAL PREPARATION. IN THE SHORT TAX YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, 88 FAMILIES / INDIVIDUALS RECIEVED 4,347 UNITS OF CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE.

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 September 1979.

    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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