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Polo Area Senior Services Inc

EIN 36-3922525 · Polo, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Services for Seniors--socialization health promotion meals recreation

Income
$166,546
Spending
$183,451
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$45,272, director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 (10)
  1. $53,024 spent. Off Site Excursions--7 Day Trips 2 Weekend Trips 2Extended Trips--Socialization Recreation 87 hours 217 participants
  2. $24,214 spent. Exercise--Health Promotion Socialization 4 days per week Silver Sneakers Pound Cardio Yoga TaiChi Hand Massage 227 hours 1276 participants
  3. $22,640 spent. Nutrition Meals--Health Promotion Socialization--Cooking Demo 6 times per year Golden Adventures Breakfasts out once a month Gratitude Cafe twice weekly meals-donation only or free to those who cannot pay Membership meals once a month Hours 204 hours 1172 participants
  4. $4,010 spent. Newsletter Facebook emails-Information ; 100 hours 422 participants
  5. $6,736 spent. Public Services-Services for Seniors-Medical Equipment Loan Emergency Money Polling Place Flu Shots Blood Pressure Checks Community Holiday Party Mobile Pantry Reunions Celebrations of Life Community Group Meetings and Adpt a Class. 59 hours 147 participants
  6. $3,267 spent. Counseling-Services for Seniors Benefits Access reduced price license plates Dementia Support Group Financial Counseling Social Security Medicare Technology Assistance; Pennies From Heaven emergency money Services Assistance 96 hours 89 participants
  7. $1,736 spent. Special Events-Socialization; Mothers Day Veterans Day Gifts & Flowers 20 hours 12 participants
  8. $16,152 spent. Recreation Entertainment; Socialization; Game Day Cards Bingo Wheel of Fortune Brain Games Book Clubs Movies Adopt a Class Gifts & Flowers 375 hours 2,256+ participants
  9. $1,159 spent. Classes Workshops-Services for Seniors Socialization; Nutrition Crafts Caregiving 5 hours 10 participants
  10. $17,240 spent. Coffee Hour Visiting--Socialization Health promotion 1440 hours 1042 participants

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 June 2026.

    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 2011.

    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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