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Senior Services North Fulton Inc

EIN 58-1948370 · Alpharetta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR SENIORS TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE ALL OLDER ADULTS ARE REVERED, CARED FOR, AND SUPPORTED TO LIVE MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
32
Volunteers
600

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $942,800 spent. AT OUR SEVEN (7) SENIOR CENTERS, OLDER ADULTS ENJOYED OVER 27,000 NUTRITOUS MEALS AND PARTICIPATED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS THAT KEEP THEM SOCIALLY INVOLVED AND MENTALLY ALERT. WE PROVIDE EXERCISE CLASSES, ARTS & CRAFTS, HEALTH EDUCATION CLASSES AND MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT HELP PREVENT SOCIAL ISOLATION AND LONELINESS, AND HELP PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO AND FROM OUR CENTERS DAILY.
  2. $514,055 spent. PROVIDING IN-HOME SERVICES IS CRITICAL FOR OLDER ADULTS TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR CARE MANAGEMENT STAFF OVERSEES IN-HOME SERVICES SUCH AS PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE, HOMEMAKER SERVICES (TASKS THAT CAN BE TROUBLESOME FOR AN OLDER ADULT LIVING ALONE) AND RESPITE CARE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, OUR CARE MANAGERS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 455 CLIENTS.
  3. $383,569 spent. TOPS (TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS PROGRAM FOR SENIORS) PROVIDED MORE THAN 3,100 ROUNDTRIP RIDES IN 2024 TO TAKE OLDER ADULTS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, PHARMACIES, AND THE GROCERY STORE, INCLUDING UNLIMITED RIDES FOR THOSE SENIORS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES. THE PROGRAM REDUCES THE BURDEN ON FAMILY MEMBERS AND PROVIDES OLDER ADULTS WITH MORE CONTROL, INDEPENDENCE, AND ACCESS TO THE MEDICAL CARE AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS THEY NEED.
  4. $333,475 spent. THE MEALS ON WHEELS (MOW) PROGRAM DELIVERS NUTRITIOUS MID-DAY MEALS TO OLDER ADULTS AT HOME WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD OR PREPARE MEALS FOR THEMSELVES. OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE OFTEN THE ONLY VISITORS A HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULT HAS ON A GIVEN DAY, AND THEY ARE TRAINED TO ALERT SENIOR SERVICES IF MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE DELIVERY VISIT. NONPERISHABLE NUTRITIOUS MEALS ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR SENIORS TO HAVE ON HAND DURING PERIODS OF INCLEMENT WEATHER AND EMERGENCIES. DURING THE YEAR 2024, OUR TEAM OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS DELIVERED MORE THAN 28,000 MEALS ON WHEELS TO SENIORS. ACCORDING TO FEEDING AMERICA'S MAP THE MEAL GAP STUDY, GEORGIA RANKS 10TH IN THE NATION FOR SENIOR HUNGER. OUR MOW PROGRAM IS HELPING TO EASE THE PROBLEM IN NORTH FULTON AND ATLANTA.OVER 600 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER 19,000 HOURS OF SERVICE DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024. THEY SUPPORT OUR MISSION AND SERVICE TO OLDER ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY BY DELIVERING MEALS, HELPING AT THE SENIOR CENTERS, DELIVERING PET FOOD, VISITING SENIORS IN NEED, AND SERVING ON OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WITHOUT OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WE COULD NOT CARRY OUT OUR MISSION. THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS WHEN NO OTHER FUNDING SOURCE IS AVAILABLE. CLIENTS COULD REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD, RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICATIONS, OR OTHER URGENT NEEDS.OUR MEALS ON WHEELS FOR PETS (MOWP) PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW IN THE COMMUNITY. BY PROVIDING SENIORS WITH PET FOOD, WE CAN HELP THEM AVOID SURRENDER OR SEPARATION FROM THEIR COMPANION PETS.OUR PANTRY TO YOU PROGRAM PROVIDES NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FROM OUR LOCAL FOOD PANTRY TO OUR MOST IN-NEED AND VULNERABLE SENIOR CLIENTS.

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 October 13, 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 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 1991.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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