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Senior Connections Inc

EIN 39-1602800 · Superior, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SENIOR CONNECTIONS IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE AGING OF OUR COMMUNITY WHICH PROMOTE HEALTH, DIGNITY, HONOR, AND INDEPENDENCE. IN DOING SO, WE WILL EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOW-COST TRANSPORTATION, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, AND OTHER SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUSTAIN OUR CITIZENS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SENIOR CONNECTIONS WILL CONTINUALLY ASSESS THE NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY WITHIN THE COUNTY AND UTILIZE AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO PROVIDE NEEDED SERVICES. WHERE POSSIBLE, OUR PROGRAMS WILL BE TARGETED TO SERVE THE FRAIL ELDERLY, MINORITIES, AND PERSONS WITH THE GREATEST SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC NEED.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
34
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$59,230, executive 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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (3)
  1. $708,164 spent. SENIOR CONNECTIONS PROVIDES CONGREGATE NUTRITION SERVICES THROUGH ONE OF SEVEN CONGREGATE MEAL SITES. WE PROVIDE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY TO PERSONS AGE 60 AND OVER. SENIOR CONNECTIONS ALSO PROVIDES HOME DELIVERED MEALS TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY AGE 60 AND OVER. THESE MEALS ARE DELIVERED TO INDIVIDUALS' HOMES WHO ARE UNABLE TO TRANSPORT TO CONGREGATE SITES. THE MEALS ARE DELIVERED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF SUPERIOR AND ON WEEKDAY SCHEDULES THROUGHOUT THE RURAL AREA OF DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  2. $267,409 spent. SENIOR CONNECTIONS PROVIDES SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED IN OUR COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON A CURB TO CURB BASIS IN LOWERED FLOOR HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES. A FEE IS CHARGED FOR THIS SERVICES WHICH IS DEPENDENT ON THE LOCATION OF DELIVERY OF THE INDIVIDUAL.
  3. $124,552 spent. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTH PROMOTION (EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING: MATTER OF BALANCE, POWERFUL TOOLS, LIVING WELL AND HEALTHY LIVING CLASSES) AND FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 1989.

    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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