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Claymore Senior Center Inc

EIN 51-0173569 · Wilmington, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS. THE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS TO MEET THE SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, PHYSICAL WELLNESS, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS. THE CENTER STRIVES TO MAINTAIN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENHANCES QUALITY OF LIFE, ENCOURAGES SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Income
$412,544
Spending
$419,871
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$96,500, executive 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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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 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. $219,081 spent. SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF WHO WISH TO REMAIN ACTIVE, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, BECOME PRODUCTIVELY INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, OR SIMPLY HAVE SOME FUN AND EXPAND HORIZONS. ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT THE CENTER INCLUDE CORNHOLE, 17-PIECE BAND, BRUNCH BINGO, THEMED PARTIES WITH ASSORTED GENRES OF MUSIC, ADVANCED COURSE DEFENSIVE DRIVING, TAX ASSISTANCE, MAJONG GROUP, 10-WEEK MATTER OF BALANCE CLASSES, SHUFFLEBOARD, QUILTING GROUP, LIBRARY AND BOOK CLUB, COOKING DEMO'S AND ANY OTHER COURSES/CLASSES WITH AN INTEREST OF 5 OR MORE TO POPULATE. PARTNER WITH ANOTHER SENIOR CENTER AND A TRAVELING AGENCY FOR DAY, EXTENDED DAY, AND INTERNATIONAL TRIPS.
  2. $62,595 spent. NUTRITION PROGRAM - CHEF ON PREMISES 3 DAYS PER WEEK TO PROVIDE HOMEBOUND OR IN HOUSE CONGREGATE LUNCH MEALS.
  3. $31,297 spent. PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAMS - MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT SERVICES ARE NOW PROVIDING SILVER SNEAKERS, SILVER & FIT AND RENEW ACTIVE THAT PAY US FOR MEMBERS THAT PARTICIPATE. FITNESS CLASS USAGE IS INCLUDED IN THESE PROGRAMS: CHAIR YOGA, OLDIES LINE DANCING, ZUMBA GOLD, TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS, LOW IMPACT CARDIO, FLEXIBILITY RANGE OF MOTION AND COUNTRY LINE DANCING. OUR FULLY EQUIPPED FITNESS CENTER IS INCLUDED IN THE PAYMENT PROGRAM

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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