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North Shore Senior Center

EIN 36-2366074 · Northfield, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CENTER IS TO FOSTER THE INDEPENDENCE AND WELL-BEING OF OLDER ADULTS, ENHANCE THEIR DIGNITY AND SELF-RESPECT, AND PROMOTE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN, AND CONTRIBUTION TOWARD, ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE.

Income
$10.5 million
Spending
$11.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
143
Volunteers
190
Highest pay
$164,212, president and ed

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

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 114% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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 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 (5)
  1. $5.6 million spent. SENIOR AND FAMILY SERVICES ("SFS") PROGRAM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES FOR SENIORS AT ITS HEADQUARTERS LOCATION, SATELLITE LOCATION, VILLAGE HALLS, HOSPITALS, PARK DISTRICTS, AND SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. NORTH SHORE SENIOR OPTIONS PROVIDES OLDER ADULTS AND FAMILIES WITH OPTIONS TO IMPROVE SAFETY, WELL-BEING, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. THROUGH FEE-BASED PROGRAMS WHICH AIM TO BE THE GO-TO RESOURCE FOR SERVICES THAT CAN GUIDE OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMEBERS TO THRIVE IN THE PLACE THEY CALL HOME.
  3. $1.2 million spent. THE HOUSE OF WELCOME ("HOW") DAY PROGRAM SPECIALIZES IN ADULT DAY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS SEVERAL THERAPEUTIC, SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES IN A HOMELIKE SETTING FOR ITS PARTICIPANTS. THE CENTER ALSO WORKS WITH THE GREATER ILLINOIS CHAPTER OF THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION IN PROVIDING SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAMS.
  4. $1.1 million spent. THE LIFELONG LEARNING ("L&L") PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ADULTS AGE 50 AND OLDER TO PURSUE NEW INTERESTS; CULTIVATE NEW FRIENDS; AND PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
  5. $308,504 spent. COMMUNITY 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 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 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 March 1960.

    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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