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Westhope Senior Citizens

EIN 45-0392383 · Westhope, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WESTHOPE SENIOR CITIZENS' MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN WESTHOPE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS THROUGH EDUCATION, MEALS, EXERCISE, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZING.

Income
$567,484
Spending
$566,018
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $188,673 spent. WESTHOPE & NEWBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, & SUMMER PROGRAMS: WESTHOPE SENIOR CITIZENS CONTRIBUTED $53,800 TO THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY YOUTH; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, STEM PROGRAM, BASKETBALL UNIFORMS, HORIZONTAL CLIMBING WALL IN OLD GYM, AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, SIOUX BOOSTERS, MUSIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, AG DEPT MEAT LAB, HUDL STREAMING SERVICE PROGRAM, STAFF/STUDENT CULTURE & CLIMATE INITIATIVES, & YOUTH PROGRAMS.
  2. $188,673 spent. FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENTS: WESTHOPE SENIOR CITIZENS DONATED $32,000 TO AREA FIRE AND SHERIFF DEPARTMENTS TO ENHANCE THE FOLLOWING; TRAINING/MAINTENANCE OF K9 PROGRAMS, BOTTINEAU AND MCHENRY COUNTIES DEPARTMENTS, & FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPING TRUCK
  3. $188,672 spent. WESTHOPE SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAMS, EVENTS, & OUTREACH: WESTHOPE SENIOR CITIZENS DONATED $27,843 FOR RECREATION FOR THE ELDERLY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS; ANNUAL SENIORS TRIP TO MEDORA AND BISMARCK HISTORICAL SITES, COMMUNITY EASTER HAM GIVEAWAY, COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS HAM GIVEAWAY, COMMUNITY 4TH OF JULY PICNIC BASKET GIVEAWAY, COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVEAWAY, COMMUNITY MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER/PLANT GIVEAWAY, & COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.

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 February 1987.

    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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