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Du Page Senior Citizens Council

EIN 36-2988023 · Lombard, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DUPAGE SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL INITIATES, DELIVERS, MONITORS, AND COORDINATES SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE ABILITY OF OLDER PEOPLE TO LIVE THEIR LIVES IN DIGNITY.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$8.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
88
Volunteers
1,800
Highest pay
$150,850, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 September 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 (4)
  1. $7.1 million spent. NUTRITION PROGRAM: DSCC'S AND KSC'S NUTRITION PROGRAM'S INCLUDE BOTH HOME DELIVERED MEALS (MEALS ON WHEELS) AND COMMUNITY DINING (SENIOR DINING). HOME DELIVERED MEALS (MEALS ON WHEELS) ARE PACKED AND DELIVERED EACH WEEKDAY TO FRAIL AND HOMEBOUND SENIORS. IN ADDITION TO A MEAL, COMMUNITY DINING (SENIOR DINING) SITES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS TO SOCIALIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES. ALL MEALS SERVED ARE BALANCED, NUTRITIOUS, AND MEET SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS REQUIRED, SUCH AS LOW SALT, VEGETARIAN, RENAL, MECHANICAL SOFT, PUREE, AND DIABETIC. EACH MEAL IS EQUIVALENT TO 1/3 OF THE REFERENCE DIETARY INTAKE FOR ADULTS 60 AND OVER. DSCC/KSC ALSO PROVIDES HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION ON TOPICS PERTINENT TO ELDERLY LIFESTYLE. LAST YEAR, DSCC SERVED APPROXIMATELY 9,670 SENIORS THROUGH 571,725 MEALS. FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS CONSIST OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT (OAA) (RECEIVED THROUGH AGEGUIDE NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS). WELL-BEING PROGRAM (PROVIDED WITH ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS): DSCC/KSC VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF CONDUCT A WELL-BEING CHECK WITH EACH SERVICE DELIVERY. THE WELL-BEING CHECK INCLUDES NOTING CHANGES IN A SENIOR'S PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. DSCC/KSC COLLABORATES WITH EVERY MUNICIPALITY AND TOWNSHIP IN DUPAGE AND KANE COUNTY TO ACCOUNT FOR EVERY "MISSING" SENIOR (SENIOR NOT HOME WHEN EXPECTED). LAST YEAR, DSCC PROVIDED 357,385 WELL-BEING CHECKS.
  2. $71,418 spent. HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: DSCC'S HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES LOW-COST MINOR HOME REPAIRS TO SENIORS. IN CASES WHERE HOMES REQUIRE LARGER REPAIR SERVICES, DSCC OFFERS ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDES CONTRACTOR REFERRALS. IN THE YARD SERVICES COMPONENT OF THE HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS HELP SENIORS WITH VARIOUS OUTSIDE CHORES AND YARD TASKS. LAST YEAR, DSCC PROVIDED 550 MINOR HOME REPAIRS, CONTRACTOR REFERRALS OR YARD CLEAN-UPS FOR 200 SENIORS. WELL-BEING PROGRAM (PROVIDED WITH ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS): DSCC/KSC VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF CONDUCT A WELL-BEING CHECK WITH EACH SERVICE DELIVERY. THE WELL-BEING CHECK INCLUDES NOTING CHANGES IN A SENIOR'S PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. DSCC/KSC COLLABORATES WITH EVERY MUNICIPALITY AND TOWNSHIP IN DUPAGE AND KANE COUNTY TO ACCOUNT FOR EVERY "MISSING" SENIOR (SENIOR NOT HOME WHEN EXPECTED). LAST YEAR, DSCC PROVIDED 357,385 WELL-BEING CHECKS.
  3. $41,132 spent. TELEPHONE REASSURANCE: THE FRIENDLY VISITS PROGRAM PROVIDES SENIORS WITH SOCIALIZATION AND KEEPS THEM CONNECTED WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. FRIENDLY VISITS PREVENT/REDUCE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND LONELINESS. VOLUNTEERS ARE PAIRED WITH A SENIOR. THE VOLUNTEERS CALL OR VISIT IN PERSON WITH THE SENIORS AND ENGAGE THEM DURING SCHEDULED TIMES. LAST YEAR, DSCC PROVIDED 1,520 HOURS. WELL-BEING PROGRAM (PROVIDED WITH ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS): DSCC/KSC VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF CONDUCT A WELL-BEING CHECK WITH EACH SERVICE DELIVERY. THE WELL-BEING CHECK INCLUDES NOTING CHANGES IN A SENIOR'S PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. DSCC/KSC COLLABORATES WITH EVERY MUNICIPALITY AND TOWNSHIP IN DUPAGE AND KANE COUNTY TO ACCOUNT FOR EVERY "MISSING" SENIOR (SENIOR NOT HOME WHEN EXPECTED). LAST YEAR, DSCC PROVIDED 357,385 WELL-BEING CHECKS.
  4. $6,666 spent. HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATIONS AND PET FOOD & ASSISTANCE: HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION IS PROVIDED WITH OUR HOME DELIVERED MEALS (MEALS ON WHEELS) AND THE COMMUNITY DINING PROGRAM. EACH MONTH, OLDER ADULTS RECEIVE EITHER IN THE MAIL OR IN-PERSON HEALTH & WELLNESS INFORMATION PREPARED BY A REGISTERED DIETICIAN IN A FLYER OR PRESENTATION FORMAT. TOPICS INCLUDE HEALTH EATING, HEART HEALTH, MEMORY EXERCISES, ETC. DSCC/KSC'S PET FOOD & ASSISTANCE PROVIDES DONATED PET FOOD TO SENIORS FOR THEIR PETS. PET FOOD IS DELIVERED BY STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS TO THE SENIORS HOME. DURING FY2024, DSCC/KSC PROVIDED 92,460 INSTANCES OF HEALTH & WELLNESS INFORMATION AND PROVIDED OVER 4,000 POUNDS OF PET FOOD. WELL-BEING PROGRAM (PROVIDED WITH ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS): DSCC/KSC VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF CONDUCT A WELL-BEING CHECK WITH EACH SERVICE DELIVERY. THE WELL-BEING CHECK INCLUDES NOTING CHANGES IN A SENIOR'S PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH. DSCC/KSC COLLABORATES WITH EVERY MUNICIPALITY AND TOWNSHIP IN DUPAGE AND KANE COUNTY TO ACCOUNT FOR EVERY "MISSING" SENIOR (SENIOR NOT HOME WHEN EXPECTED). LAST YEAR, DSCC PROVIDED 357,385 WELL-BEING CHECKS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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