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Eras Senior Network Inc

EIN 39-1393171 · Waukesha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING SENIORS, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS TO LEAD MEANINGFUL LIVES. SERVICE AREAS ARE MILWAUKEE COUNTY AND WAUKESHA COUNTY, WISCONSIN.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
26
Volunteers
870
Highest pay
$106,865, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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 December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $333,182 spent. ENGAGING SENIORS: VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT ENGAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS, CORPORATE TEAMS AND CONGREGATION GROUPS IN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT SENIORS. VOLUNTEERS ARE MATCHED WITH OLDER ADULTS IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY AND WAUKESHA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION TO HEALTHCARE APPOINTMENTS, TRANSPORTATION TO THE GROCERY STORE OR FOOD PANTRY, SEASONAL YARD SERVICES OR WELLNESS TELEPHONE CALLS. IN ADDITION, ERAS ENGAGES ADULTS AGE 55+ TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH THE AMERICORPS SENIORS RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY AND WAUKESHA COUNTY. ERAS MAINTAINS PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY LOCAL NEEDS, AND DEVELOP HIGH-IMPACT, MEANINGFUL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RSVP VOLUNTEERS. ANNUALLY OUR AGENCY PLACES 250 RETIRED AND SENIOR-AGED VOLUNTEERS IN TWO WAUKESHA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE ONE ON ONE TUTORING, SERVE AS PEN PALS AND PROVIDE CLASSROOM SUPPORT. WE MEASURE THE IMPACT OF THIS WORK THROUGH PRE-TESTS AND POST-TESTS OF STUDENTS WHO ARE IMPACTED BY THE VOLUNTEERS' EFFORTS, WITH THE DISTRICTS PROVIDING THE DATA.
  2. $540,571 spent. SUPPORTING SENIORS: THE FAITH IN ACTION PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE GROWING NUMBER OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY AND WAUKESHA COUNTY SENIORS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS, WHO LACK SUFFICIENT INCOME TO PURCHASE SERVICES, AND WHO DO NOT HAVE AN INFORMAL SUPPORT SYSTEM TO HELP WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES (GROCERY SHOPPING, TRANSPORTATION, HOME SAFETY PROJECTS, MANAGING FINANCES). SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO SENIORS, HELPING THEM TO LIVE ON A FIXED INCOME. BY SUPPORTING SENIORS WHO HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS FOR THEIR CARE, THE PROGRAM ASSISTS THEM IN LIVING MEANINGFUL LIVES. SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS ENSURE THAT EACH SENIOR HAS TIME NEEDED FOR COMPLETING TASKS WITHOUT CONCERN OF PAYING AN HOURLY FEE.
  3. $681,536 spent. THE MOBILITY MANAGEMENT PROJECT PROVIDES A KNOWLEDGEABLE, COMPASSIONATE STRATEGY FOR TRANSIT-DEPENDENT SENIORS, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS TO ACCESS TRANSPORTATION THROUGH WAUKESHA COUNTY'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. THE PROJECT INCLUDES TRAINING IN PUBLIC TRANSIT, WRITTEN AND INTERNET RESOURCES ABOUT AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, OUTREACH TO TRANSIT-DEPENDENT INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS, AND ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT FOR RIDERS AND THEIR FAMILY CAREGIVERS. THE AVAILABILITY OF NEW AND EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN WAUKESHA COUNTY ARE SHARED BY PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTING FIND-A-RIDE NETWORK WAUKESHA COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDES AND UPDATING AND PROMOTING THE INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE FOR FIND-A-RIDE NETWORK. TRAVEL COORDINATION ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH TELEPHONE AND IN-PERSON CONSULTATIONS FOR ERAS CLIENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHOSE UNMET NEEDS EXTEND BEYOND ERAS VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM AND FIND A RIDE NETWORK VAN SERVICE.
  4. COMMUNITY AWARENESS: THE S.T.O.P. SENIORS FRAUDS & SCAMS PROGRAMS BRINGS TIMELY INFORMATION TO SENIORS AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS TO HELP DECREASE VICTIMIZATION OF FRAUDS AND SCAMS. THE PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED PRESENTATIONS TO OVER 2,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS SINCE ITS START IN 2016. PRESENTATION MODULES INCLUDE COMPUTER SCAMS, CAREGIVER SCAMS, FINANCIAL FRAUD, TELEMARKETING SCAMS, POWER OF ATTORNEY AND INVESTMENT SCAMS, AND CHARITY SCAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 November 1981.

    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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