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Clinton County Senior Services Inc

EIN 37-1053881 · Carlyle, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE CLINTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AREA. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUPPORTED BY GRANTS, DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS, AND DIRECT PROGRAM INCOME.

Income
$471,429
Spending
$465,320
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
7
Volunteers
10

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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $377,566 spent. TITLE III-C OLDER AMERICANS ACT: PROVIDE SENIOR CITIZENS WITH LOW COST NUTRITIONAL MEALS. THESE MEALS ARE DELIVERED TO THEIR HOMES OR PROVIDED IN A CONGREGATE SETTING.
  2. $34,932 spent. SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM - PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO SENIOR CITIZENS WITH MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD AND CHOICES FACING THEM IN RELATION TO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE AND PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE COVERAGES.
  3. $32,703 spent. TITLE III-B OLDER AMERICANS ACT: PROVIDE SENIOR CITIZENS WITH ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR EVERYDAY NEEDS AND OTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES. ALSO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO SENIOR CITIZENS.

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 October 1985.

    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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