Senior Services of Central Illinois Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO SUPPORT AND SERVE SENIORS WITH NON-MEDICAL SERVICES AND TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENT LIVING AND ENRICH QUALITY OF LIFE.
- Income
- $5.4 million
- Spending
- $5.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 9.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 49%
- Employees
- 104
- Volunteers
- 203
- Highest pay
- $103,015, 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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $2.3 million spent. CARE COORDINATION UNIT - THE CARE COORDINATION UNIT (CCU) IS A DEPARTMENT OF MANY PROGRAMS AND MANY INITIATIVES AND PILOT PROGRAMS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AGE 60 PLUS REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND IN THEIR OWN HOMES AS LONG AS IT IS SAFELY POSSIBLE. PROGRAMS OPERATED UNDER THE CCU UMBRELLA ARE:COMPREHENSIVE CARE MANAGEMENT STATE CERTIFIED CARE COORDINATORS VISIT INDIVIDUALS AGE 60 + IN THEIR OWN HOMES, HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, ASSISTIVE AND SUPPORTIVE LIVING FACILITIES TO EDUCATE THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES ABOUT THE CHOICES FOR CARE THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COMMUNITY. THEY COMPLETE A NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES. ONCE ELIGIBILITY IS DETERMINED THE CARE COORDINATOR AND THE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOP A PERSON CENTERED PLAN OF CARE THAT WILL MEET THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS FROM THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE. THE CARE COORDINATOR MAKES REFERRALS FOR APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS AND THEN MONITORS THE INDIVIDUAL TO MAKE SURE THEIR NEEDS ARE BEING MET. NOT ONLY DO CARE COORDINATORS PREVENT PREMATURE NURSING HOME PLACEMENT THEY ALSO ASSIST ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS TO RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY FROM A LONG TERM CARE FACILITY.CHOICES FOR CARE COMPLETES HOSPITAL AND LONG TERM CARE (LTC) FACILITY SCREENINGS PROVIDING CONSULTATIONS FOR 18-60+ INDIVIDUALS THAT NEED TO KNOW OPTIONS FOR PLACEMENT FOR REHAB AND SERVICES WHEN THEY RETURN HOME. ANOTHER SERVICE OFFERED IS THE CCU'S MONEY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS WITH THEIR FINANCES. INSURED AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES SUCH AS MAKING SURE MONTHLY BILLS ARE PAID ON TIME, WRITING CHECKS, BALANCING CHECKBOOKS, BUDGETING AND MANAGING MONTHLY GOVERNMENT BENEFITS.THE ADULT SERVICES PROGRAM (APS) - STATE CERTIFIED CASE WORKERS RESPOND TO ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT AND SELF-NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION OF VICTIMS AGE 60 + AND INDIVIDUALS AGE 18 TO 59 THAT HAVE A DISABILITY. CASE WORKERS DETERMINE IF THE ALLEGATIONS ARE FOUNDED AND WITH THE VICTIM'S CONSENT DEVELOP A SAFETY PLAN THAT INCLUDES REFERRALS TO LEGAL SERVICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, ORDERS OF PROTECTION AND OTHER AVAILABLE INTERVENTIONS.OUR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COVERS MANY SERVICES SUCH AS BENEFIT ACCESS (AGING AND DISABLED) ASSISTANCE FOR CAREGIVERS, OPTIONS COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ASSIST WITH APPLICATION TO AVAILABLE PROGRAMS, ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICARE ISSUES INCLUDING ENROLLMENT AND APPEALS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY MAKING SURE PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THEM.ALL CCU PROGRAMS WORK TOGETHER PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE OPTIONS TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST THEM.
- $1.6 million spent. NUTRITION PROGRAM (SANGAMON & MENARD) - SPRINGFIELD SPECIALTY MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERS LUNCH AND BREAKFAST GENERAL DIET AND DIABETIC MEALS. DAILY BREAD IS OFFERED AT 7 CONGREGATE SITES AND DELIVERY IN MENARD AND SANGAMON COUNTIES. IN ADDITION TO A NOURISHING MEAL, DAILY BREAD ALSO OFFERS PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FELLOWSHIP, INFORMATIVE PROGRAMS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. HOME DELIVERED MEALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND AND ON A GENERAL DIET.AREA OF COVERAGE INCLUDES ATHENS, CHATHAM, DIVERNON, GREENVIEW, PETERSBURG, TALLULA, AND THE SPRINGFIELD SENIOR CENTER.
- $357,925 spent. SENIOR TRANSPORT (SANGAMON COUNTY ONLY) - SENIOR TRANSPORT PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO PARTICIPANTS, AGE 60 OR OLDER, LIVING IN SANGAMON COUNTY. VEHICLES ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. POLICIES ARE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS WITH INFORMATION REGARDING PRIORITIES AND DAILY SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. A PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM (PIF) IS REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED ON EACH PARTICIPANT BEFORE SERVICE IS PROVIDED. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO RURAL COUNTY PARTICIPANTS ON A WEEKLY BASIS AND ENCOMPASSES THE ENTIRE SANGAMON COUNTY AREA.
- $84,258 spent. ELDER ASSISTANCE SERVICES (EAS) - ELDER ASSISTANCE SERVICES IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE HOME OR OFFICE VISITS FOR ADVOCACY. EAS PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN DEALING WITH PHYSICAL, FAMILY OR OTHER RELATED LOSSES THAT OCCUR AS PART OF THE AGING PROCESS. COUNSELORS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE OBTAINING ACCESS TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICAID, SNAP, BEAM AND LIHEAP. THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST SENIORS 60 AND OLDER WHO LIVE IN SANGAMON COUNTY TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN HOME.
- $476,738 spent. OTHER SENIOR PROGRAMS:FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM - THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A TAX-FREE STIPEND TO INCOME ELIGIBLE VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE 55 AND OVER TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME IN LOCAL SCHOOLS, PRESCHOOLS, AFTER SCHOOL, AND SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE THEIR COMPANIONSHIP AND GUIDANCE AND IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY BY HELPING CHILDREN GET A GOOD SCHOLASTIC START. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE SPRINGFIELD SENIOR CENTER - SENIOR SERVICES OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS OFFERS INDIVIDUALS A WIDE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS. THERE IS TRULY SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - FELLOWSHIP, PARTIES, DANCE CLASSES, EXERCISE CLASSES, TRIPS, ENTERTAINMENT, CRAFTS, HEALTH PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, PLUS MANY MORE PROGRAMS. THE GIFT SHOP OFFERS A VARIETY OF ITEMS WHICH ARE HAND-CRAFTED BY SENIORS WHO COME TO THE CENTER. ILLINOIS SENIOR GAMES - ILLINOIS SENIOR GAMES OFFERS MEN AND WOMEN AGES 50 AND OVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ACTIVITIES THROUGH SPORT COMPETITION. THE GAMES ARE HOSTED EVERY YEAR IN SANGAMON COUNTY AND A FEW OTHER COUNTIES AS NEEDED FOR PARTICULAR EVENTS AND THEY OFFER SENIOR ATHLETES THE OPPORTUNITY TO QUALIFY FOR COMPETITION AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL IN THE NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1976.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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