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Lake Gogebic Senior Citzens Club

EIN 38-1979090 · Bergland, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY SO THEY CAN REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES LONGER. SERVICES PROVIDED ARE HOMEMAKING, HOME CARE ASSISTANCE AND RESPITE CARE.

Income
$397,111
Spending
$297,457
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
27.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
16
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$43,391, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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, 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 (5)
  1. $91,618 spent. HOMEMAKER - PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY, INCLUDING CLEANING, SHOPPING, LAUNDRY, MEAL PREPARATION, AND MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN CLIENTS' HOMES. 63 CLIENTS.
  2. $20,790 spent. ADULT DAY CARE AND TRANSPORTATION - DAYTIME CARE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE WHO ARE FUNCTIONALLY AND/OR COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED. 2 CLIENTS.
  3. $16,773 spent. CARE FOR VETERANS - IN-HOME SERVICES AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO VETERANS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES LONGER. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE: HOMEMARKING, HOME CARE ASSISTANCE, RESPITE CARE. 8 CLIENTS.
  4. $31,465 spent. CARE MANAGEMENT - DSP - EXPENSES: 4,013, PROGRAM REVENUE: 0, CLIENTS: 3 PRIORITY IN-HOME & OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF A NURSING FACILITY LEVEL OF CARE DUE TO THE PRESENSE OF FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS. HOME CARE ASSISTANCE - EXPENSES: 12,046, PROGRAM REVENUE: 175, CLIENTS: 15 ASSIST THE ELDERLY SO THEY CAN LIVE IN THEIR HOMES LONGER BY BATHING, DRESSING, TOILETING, EATING, TRANSFERRING, AND AMBULATION. MAY ALSO PROVIDE SOME HOMEMAKING DUTIES. CAREGIVER RESPITE - EXPENSES: 0, PROGRAM REVENUE: 0, CLIENTS: 0 RELIEF FOR CAREGIVERS OF AN ELDERLY PERSON WHO REQUIRES CONTINUAL SUPERVISION TO REMAIN IN THEIR OR THEIR CAREGIVER'S HOME, INCLUDING PROVISION OF COMPANIONSHIP, SUPERVISION AND/OR ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES. MAY ALSO PROVIDE SOME HOMEMAKING AND HOME CARE ASSISTANCE DUTIES. MIHEALTH - EXPENSES: 5,556, PROGRAM REVENUE: 0, CLIENTS: 3 A PROGRAM THAT IS A HEALTH CARE OPTION FOR MICHIGAN ADULTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID IN SELECT COUNTIES IN LOWER PENINSULA OR ANY COUNTY IN UPPER PENINSULA. IT OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING IN-HOME TO HELP ELDERLY PEOPLE WHICH MAY INCLUDE HOMEMAKING AND/OR HOME CARE ASSISTANCE. OTHER - EXPENSES: 9,995, PROGRAM REVENUE: 808 MEDICAL ESCORT, HOME INJURY CONTROL, ACTIVITIES, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.
  5. CARE MANAGEMENT - DSP - EXPENSES: 4,013, PROGRAM REVENUE: 0, CLIENTS: 3 PRIORITY IN-HOME & OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF A NURSING FACILITY LEVEL OF CARE DUE TO THE PRESENSE OF FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS. HOME CARE ASSISTANCE - EXPENSES: 12,046, PROGRAM REVENUE: 175, CLIENTS: 15 ASSIST THE ELDERLY SO THEY CAN LIVE IN THEIR HOMES LONGER BY BATHING, DRESSING, TOILETING, EATING, TRANSFERRING, AND AMBULATION. MAY ALSO PROVIDE SOME HOMEMAKING DUTIES. CAREGIVER RESPITE - EXPENSES: 0, PROGRAM REVENUE: 0, CLIENTS: 0 RELIEF FOR CAREGIVERS OF AN ELDERLY PERSON WHO REQUIRES CONTINUAL SUPERVISION TO REMAIN IN THEIR OR THEIR CAREGIVER'S HOME, INCLUDING PROVISION OF COMPANIONSHIP, SUPERVISION AND/OR ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES. MAY ALSO PROVIDE SOME HOMEMAKING AND HOME CARE ASSISTANCE DUTIES. MIHEALTH - EXPENSES: 5,556, PROGRAM REVENUE: 0, CLIENTS: 3 A PROGRAM THAT IS A HEALTH CARE OPTION FOR MICHIGAN ADULTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID IN SELECT COUNTIES IN LOWER PENINSULA OR ANY COUNTY IN UPPER PENINSULA. IT OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING IN-HOME TO HELP ELDERLY PEOPLE WHICH MAY INCLUDE HOMEMAKING AND/OR HOME CARE ASSISTANCE. OTHER - EXPENSES: 9,995, PROGRAM REVENUE: 808 MEDICAL ESCORT, HOME INJURY CONTROL, ACTIVITIES, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1973.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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