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Newark Senior Center Inc

EIN 51-0104695 · Newark, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NSC ENHANCES THE LIVES OF THE 50+ COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT. THE NUTRITION AND FITNESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPORVE OR MAINTAIN PHYSICAL HEALTH. A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES HELP TO STIMULATE MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT A GENERAL SENSE OF WELL BEING. THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO EVERYTHING OFFERED BY THE CENTER FOR THE MOST FRAIL AND LEAST MOBILE OF OUR MEMBERS. THE NEW MEETING OF MINDS PROVIDES A GUIDED GROUP EXPERIENCE FOR THOSE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF MEMORY LOSS.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
21.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 38%
Employees
36
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$150,938, frmr exec di

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.9 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 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 79% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 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 (3)
  1. $1.3 million spent. A BROAD RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED TO MEET THE VARYING NEEDS,ABILITIES AND INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERSHIP. FITNESS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM A FREE ARMCHAIR EXERCISE CLASSES TO A THERAPEUTIC POOL, A PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED FITNESS CENTER AND GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES TAUGHT BY TRAINED INSTRUCTORS. THE EARLY MEMORY LOSS PROGRAM, MEETING OF MINDS OFFERS AN ENGAGING EXPERIENCE FOR PARTICIPANTS AND VALUABLE RESPITE TIME FOR CAREGIVERS. MANY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS SPIRIT OF OUR MEMBERS WHO VOLUNTEER TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS.
  2. $955,196 spent. THE NEWARK SENIOR CENTER FOOD SERVICES PROGRAM SERVES BOTH THE HOMEBOUND IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MEALS ON WHEELS AND THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO COME TO THE CENTER FOR THE MIDDAY MEAL. THE MOW PROGRAM ALLOWS MANY INDIVIDUALS TO AGE IN PLACE AND AVOID COSTLY INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS BY DELIVERING A WARM MEAL TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO SHOP OR COOK FROM THEMSELVES. MORE THAN 64,500 MEALS ARE DELIVERED TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS BY DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE A DAILY CHECK-IN AND ARE ABLE TO CONNECT CLIENTS WITH ANY NEEDED SERVICES. AN ADDITIONAL 14, 876 MIDDAY MEALS ARE PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO COME TO THE CENTER AND ENJOY A NUTRITIOUS, AFFORDABLE MEAL WHILE SOCIALIZING WITH PEERS.
  3. $351,210 spent. THE SOCIAL SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS AT NSC PROVIDES A SAFETY NET TO MANY INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE IN-HOUSE SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR PROVIDES NO COST OPTIONS COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WHILE CONNECTING THOSE IN NEED WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE WITH INSURANCE, LEGAL ISSUES AND FINANCIAL COACHING. THE CENTER'S TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORTATION TO THE COMMUNITY'S MOST FRAIL GIVING ACCESS TO AL THAT THE CENTER HAS TO OFFER AND PREVENTING ISOLATION THAT IS COMMON FOR SENIORS THROUGHOUT MANY COMMUNITIES.

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

  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 November 6, 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 June 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 September 1967.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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