Communitycare of Lyme
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Foster community engagement and support through neighbor-to-neighbor volunteer opportunities, community partnerships and programming focused on community connections, aging and wellness.
- Income
- $384,156
- Spending
- $193,803
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 6.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 175
- Highest pay
- $32,258, program director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 58% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (4)
- $70,624 spent. Community Connections: Strengthened neighbor-to-neighbor connections with 175+ volunteers, provided one-on-one support for 67 individuals, welcomed 11 new families, and hosted 15 events and programs reaching 376 unique individuals. Maintained 18 active partnerships with community and regional organizations. The monthly newsletter reaches 1,220 residents, and the online Organizations & Services Directory lists 100+ resources, driving 25% of our website traffic.
- $34,766 spent. Aging In Community: Supported older adults through resource connections (160+), intensive care circles for 14 families, and regular social engagement for 63 residents. Partnered with the Orford Area Senior Center for bi-weekly congregate meals (26 regular participants) and provided 36 rides. The 24/7 Helpline responded to 261 calls requiring action and 126 information requests. The new Penfield Fund ensures financial support for residents in crisis.
- $68,096 spent. Wellness: Promoted well-being through food security, connection, and health programs. The Food Pantry serves 20 to 25 households weekly (50 to 60 people, 25% children), with 20% receiving deliveries, 20 volunteers supporting operations. Meals for Neighbors assisted 6 families over 12 weeks; the Jenks Fund provided emergency financial help to 15 individuals. Weekly Walk & Talk (avg. 6 participants) and Community Reiki (10 clients monthly) supported wellness. The Neighbors Network, with 30 captains, connects nearly all of Lymes 800 families.
- Operations, communications and fundraising.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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