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Senior Resource Association Inc

EIN 59-1539957 · Vero Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Senior Resource Association promotes independence and dignity in our community by providing services to older adults and transportation to all.

Income
$18.7 million
Spending
$17.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
164
Volunteers
323
Highest pay
$293,205, ceo/president

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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $10.2 million spent. Transportation: Community Coach: Door-to-door wheelchair-capable pick-up and drop-off service to eligible customers throughout Indian River County. Community Coach: 48,257 one-way trips. GoLine: Public transportation service on 14 fixed routes in the county for riders 12 years or older; riders under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. GoLine: 1,508,997 one-way trips. (Expenses $ 821,166 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 302,581) Adult Day Care: Provides coordinated health, social, and therapeutic activities in a supervised group setting for adults with functional and/or cognitive impairments. 102 unduplicated clients served; 82.35% deferred from nursing home placement. (Expenses $ 312,080 including grants of $) Guardian Program: 39 wards total were served, 38 public and 1 professional.
  2. $2.1 million spent. Senior Support Services: Case managers coordinate with seniors (and their caregivers) to identify and arrange for the services needed to support the individual in their home. In-home support includes: companionship, homemaking, personal care, emergency arlert response system, and respite. 463 older adults received in-home services. 90% of case-managed clients were deferred from facility placement. 2,129 individuals received information and referral services related to Meals on Wheels and case management placement. 159 households were assisted through the emergency home energy assistance for the elderly program.
  3. $1.8 million spent. Meals on Wheels: Volunteers deliver hot, nutritious meals and a daily wellness check to homebound seniors. 681 unduplicated homebound seniors received meals on wheels. 135,617 home-delivered meals served. Social Congregate Meals: Gives mobile seniors and opportunity to socialize with others while enjoying a hot nutritious meal at five locations throughout Indian River County. 179 unduplicated mobile seniors received congregate meals. 17,287 congregate meals served. (Expenses $ 821,166 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 302,581) Adult Day Care: Provides coordinated health, social, and therapeutic activities in a supervised group setting for adults with functional and/or cognitive impairments. 102 unduplicated clients served; 82.35% deferred from nursing home placement. (Expenses $ 312,080 including grants of $) Guardian Program: 39 wards total were served, 38 public and 1 professional.
  4. $821,166 spent. Adult Day Care: Provides coordinated health, social, and therapeutic activities in a supervised group setting for adults with functional and/or cognitive impairments. 102 unduplicated clients served; 82.35% deferred from nursing home placement.
  5. $312,080 spent. Guardian Program: 39 wards total were served, 38 public and 1 professional.

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 March 1975.

    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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