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Modern Maturity Center Inc

EIN 51-0108568 · Dover, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MODERN MATURITY CENTER, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS AGE 50 AND OLDER.

Income
$12.3 million
Spending
$11.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
259
Volunteers
600
Highest pay
$170,918, executive di

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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $4.5 million spent. MATURE NEIGHBORHOOD NUTRITION PROGRAM (MANNA) - PROVIDES ANYONE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER WITH NUTRITIONALLY SOUND MEALS AT NUTRITION SITES AND AT HOME FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T ATTEND A SITE. A TOTAL OF 560,000 MEALS WERE SERVED TO SITES AND HOMEBOUND CLIENTS.
  2. $318,536 spent. SCSEP - MANPOWER PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INCOME AND HAS HELPED OVER 20 OLDER PERSONS RETAIN A SENSE OF INVOLVEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY. THEY MUST BE 55 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WITH LIMITED EARNINGS FOR A YEAR.
  3. $3.9 million spent. SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAM - PROVIDES BOTH ACTIVE AND PASSIVE INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS FORMS OF SELF-EXPRESSION AND PARTICIPATION FOR 6,000 MEMBERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO STIMULATES THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SKILLS AND INTERESTS.
  4. $777,388 spent. THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) PROVIDES MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO OVER 425 OLDER ADULTS AT OVER 20 NON-PROFIT WORK STATIONS THROUGHOUT KENT COUNTY. ADULT DAY CARE PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM FOR 52 FUNCTIONALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO AVOID OR FORESTALL INSTITUTIONALIZATION. SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANTS (SSBG) ENABLES EACH STATE OR TERRITORY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ITS RESIDENTS THROUGH LOCALLY RELEVANT SOCIAL SERVICES. SSBGS SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE OR MAINTAIN ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY TO PREVENT, REDUCE OR ELIMINATE DEPENDENCY ON SOCIAL SERVICES.
  5. THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) PROVIDES MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO OVER 425 OLDER ADULTS AT OVER 20 NON-PROFIT WORK STATIONS THROUGHOUT KENT COUNTY. ADULT DAY CARE PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM FOR 52 FUNCTIONALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO AVOID OR FORESTALL INSTITUTIONALIZATION. SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANTS (SSBG) ENABLES EACH STATE OR TERRITORY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ITS RESIDENTS THROUGH LOCALLY RELEVANT SOCIAL SERVICES. SSBGS SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE OR MAINTAIN ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY TO PREVENT, REDUCE OR ELIMINATE DEPENDENCY ON SOCIAL SERVICES.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 1973.

    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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