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Senior Services of Alexandria Inc

EIN 54-0842806 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ENABLING SENIORS WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO AGE WITH DIGNITY.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
20
Volunteers
860
Highest pay
$121,025, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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.

  • 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

    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 (4)
  1. $279,769 spent. TRANSPORTATION (DOT) - PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION FOR DISABLED RESIDENTS OF ALEXANDRIA WHO FIND IT DIFFICULT TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. TRIPS WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA ARE AT NO CHARGE. DOT'S ONE-WAY FARE FOR TRIPS UP TO FIVE MILES OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS IS $4.00. TRIPS OVER FIVE MILES TO ARLINGTON, FAIRFAX COUNTY, AND D.C. ARE $6.00. SSA RESERVATIONISTS HANDLE CALLS 7 DAYS A WEEK, EXCEPT CITY HOLIDAYS, BOOKING MORE THAN 55,000 TRIPS FOR MORE THAN 1300 DISABLED RESIDENTS EACH YEAR.
  2. $333,170 spent. MEALS ON WHEELS - A LIFE-SUSTAINING PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS SENIORS WHO ARE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES TO SHOP, OR WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY PREPARING A MEAL, TO HAVE TWO HEALTHY MEALS A DAY DELIVERED TO THEIR HOMES. MEALS ARE DELIVERED 365 DAYS A YEAR, INCLUDING HOLIDAYS. OVER 100 CLIENTS ARE SERVED BY A DEDICATED TEAM OF MORE THAN 400 VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVER OVER 50,000 MEALS EACH YEAR.
  3. $45,621 spent. GROCERIES TO GO - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GIANT FOODS, HARRIS TEETER, AND SAFEWAY, 125 SCREENED VOLUNTEERS DELIVER GROCERIES YEAR-ROUND TO MORE THAN 85SENIORS EVERY OTHER WEEK. GROCERIES ARE ORDERED OVER THE PHONE OR BY E-MAIL BASED ON THE GROCERY RECIPIENT'S PERSONAL SHOPPING LIST. THERE ARE NO DELIVERY FEES; CLIENTS PAY ONLY FOR GROCERY ITEMS REQUESTED. SSA BEGAN DELIVERING FREE GROCERIES TO SNAP ELIGIBLE CLIENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALIVE FOOD WAREHOUSE IN MARCH 2023 TO ADDRESS THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF INFLATION AND REDUCTION IN BENEFITS.
  4. $368,684 spent. FRIENDLY VISITORCARING CONNECTIONINFORMATION AND EDUCATION

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 February 1978.

    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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