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Cheer Inc

EIN 51-0112599 · Georgetown, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT AGENCY SERVING THE NEEDS OF MATURE ADULTS IN SUSSEX COUNTY, DE. THEY PROVIDE VAST SERVICES TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE OF SENIOR CITIZENS 50 AND OVER.

Income
$9.4 million
Spending
$9.3 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
192
Volunteers
755
Highest pay
$148,461, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    14 of 14 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 September 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 (5)
  1. $2.4 million spent. PASA SERVICES PROVIDES HOMEMAKER AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHICH INCLUDE PERSONAL ASSISTANCE, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, RESPITE CARE AND MEAL PREPARATION IN THEIR HOME. THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. ADULT DAY SERVICES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY CENTER MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DIRECTED BY STAFF TRAINED IN DEMENTIA PROGRAMMING AND GERIATRIC CARE, SUPERVISED BY A LICENSED NURSE.
  2. $4.5 million spent. THE NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDES HOT NOON MEALS FIVE DAYS A WEEK AT VARIOUS SENIOR CENTERS AND NUTRITION SITES. THESE SITES ARE GEARED TO THE ACTIVE OLDER ADULT AND OFFER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SHOPPING TRIPS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND SOCIALIZATION. THESE PROGRAMS ARE MONITORED BY A REGISTERED DIETICIAN.
  3. $849,844 spent. THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE NUTRITION SITES AND SENIOR CENTERS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION FOR WEEKLY SHOPPING TRIPS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEDICAL RELATED TRIPS. MANY OF THE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED TO CARRY WHEELCHAIRS. VOLUNTEERS ARE AVAILABLE TO TRANSPORT SENIORS TO DOCTOR VISITS, HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE AREA.
  4. $1.0 million spent. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FACILITY FUNDRAISERS, CHEER-A-PETS AND VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION.
  5. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FACILITY FUNDRAISERS, CHEER-A-PETS AND VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 December 1974.

    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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