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Hancock County Senior Services Association

EIN 37-0902248 · Carthage, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Hancock County Senior Services Association is to be the ethical leader in quality, affordable, and personalized care for our aging population.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
88
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$545,883, director

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $3.5 million spent. Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services, located in Carthage, IL, has been serving those in need with care and compassion for many years. Today we carry on the tradition of providing attentive, quality care for adults in a welcoming, warm and home-like atmosphere. We maintain our philosophy of enhancing quality of life for those entrusted in our care. In 2023, Willow Grove, a childcare & learning center, was added to help with the growing need of childcare services in the community.Hancock Village features three communities: Hickory Grove, a supportive living community, and Maple Grove, a memory care community, both located on the same beautiful campus in a friendly, residential neighborhood. Willow Grove, a childcare & learning center, is conveniently located near the center of town by the primary, middle and high school. Hickory Grove apartments are backed by the Affordable Assisted Living Coalition and options are available for individuals who need help paying rent. Assistance programs are available for applicants who receive Medicaid or meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.Maple Grove memory care homes are designed specifically for individuals with memory impairments. The small homelike settings foster a social community environment, allowing the tenants to be more relaxed and engaged in familiar and comfortable surroundings which remind them of home. This gives the tenants' families peace of mind, knowing our homes are safe and secure. Assistance programs are available for applicants who receive Medicaid or meet Medicaid eligibility requirements. Willow Grove Childcare & Learning Center is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The center provides a safe and nurturing environment for young children, where they can grow and learn social and emotional skills. It offers age-appropriate activities and fosters lifelong learning in children all while providing working patients with peace of mind.

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 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 May 1968.

    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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