Senior Connection Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL SENIORS; TO PROVIDE SENIORS, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS THE INFORMATION AND SERVICES THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE; TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OLDER ADULTS BY DELIVERING HIGHLY EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES; TO PREVENT THE ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION OF ELDERS, ESPECIALLY THE MOST FRAIL AND VULNERABLE, AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CAREGIVERS WHOSE DEDICATION AND SERVICE ALLOWS THEIR OLDER AND/OR DISABLED LOVED-ONES TO REMAIN AT HOME, SAFELY AND WITH DIGNITY, FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.
- Income
- $42.4 million
- Spending
- $41.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 84%
- Employees
- 108
- Volunteers
- 61
- Highest pay
- $191,316, president and ceo
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
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 59% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $13.8 million spent. OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROGRAM - THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROGRAM PROVIDES VITAL SERVICES THAT ALLOW VULNERABLE SENIORS TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES, THEREBY AVOIDING UNNECESSARY OR PREMATURE NURSING HOME PLACEMENT. SERVICES FUNDED UNDER THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE: OUR ELDER HELPLINE, WHERE WE PROVIDE SENIORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS WITH VITAL INFORMATION AND ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING SUCH CRITICAL SERVICES AS IN-HOME HEALTH CARE AND ADULT DAY-CARE, AND GUIDANCE IN PLANNING FOR THE CHANGING NEEDS OF OLDER LOVED ONES; LEGAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH IS PROVIDED TO ELDERS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF SCAMS, FRAUD, AND OTHER TYPES OF ABUSE OR FACING THE THREAT OF EVICTION, FORECLOSURE OR BANKRUPTCY; AND NUTRITION SERVICES, WHERE BALANCED MEALS ARE PROVIDED, EITHER IN THE HOME OR AT CONGREGATE DINING SITES SO ISOLATED SENIORS CAN BENEFIT FROM SOCIALIZATION ALONG WITH A GOOD MEAL AND RESPITE SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS, SO CAREGIVERS CAN TAKE A MUCH-NEEDED BREAK FROM THEIR CONTINUOUS TASK OF CARING FOR A FRAIL, OLDER LOVED ONE. ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, INCLUDING COURSES IN CHRONIC DISEASE AND DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT, HOMEMAKER AND COMPANION SERVICES, PERSONAL CARE FOR ELDERS WITH LIMITED CAPACITY TO TEND TO THEIR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, AND ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION, WHERE NOT ONLY ELDERS ARE ALERTED TO AND EDUCATED ABOUT THEIR RISK OF ABUSE, BUT BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE ALSO TRAINED TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL VICTIMS OF ABUSE.
- $9.2 million spent. COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY - COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR FRAIL AND VULNERABLE ELDERS. IT INCLUDES SUCH COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AS ADULT DAY CARE AND RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS; HOMEMAKER/COMPANION SERVICES; PERSONAL CARE; AND TRANSPORTATION FOR DOCTOR VISITS AND OTHER IMPORTANT APPOINTMENTS. THESE AND OTHER SERVICES ALLOW THE SENIOR TO AGE IN PLACE AND REMAIN INDEPENDENT FOR AS LONG AS IT IS SAFE AND OTHERWISE POSSIBLE.
- $6.2 million spent. VETERAN DIRECTED HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE PROGRAM - SENIOR CONNECTION CENTER MANAGES THE LOCAL VETERANS DIRECTED HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE PROGRAM. IT IS A SERVICE WHICH GIVES DISABLED VETERANS THE FLEXIBILITY TO MANAGE THEIR OWN CARE BUDGETS, INCLUDING HIRING FAMILY CAREGIVERS. THIS ALLOWS PARTICIPATING VETERANS TO REMAIN LIVING IN THEIR HOMES WITH THEIR LOVED ONES RATHER THAN IN A NURSING FACILITY.
- $10.2 million spent. THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE - THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE ASSISTS FAMILIES CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WHO IS SUFFERING FROM ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA. ADI SERVICE CAN BE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE A DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR A RELATED DISORDER, OR ARE SUSPECTED OF HAVING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR A RELATED DISORDER. CAREGIVERS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE TRAINING, RESPITE AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST THEM IN CARING FOR THE ADI CLIENT. FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR ADI SERVICES MUST BE USED FOR SERVICES THAT SUPPORT AND PROVIDE TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ADI CLIENT'S PRIMARY CAREGIVER. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE BOTH IN-HOME AND FACILITY-BASED RESPITE. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (HCE) PROGRAM WHICH ENCOURAGES THE PROVISION OF CARE FOR ELDERS IN FAMILY-TYPE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS BY PROVIDING SUBSIDY (FINANCIAL AND SERVICE-RELATED) SUPPORTS TO CAREGIVERS. THE EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EHEAP) PROVIDES EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE. SHINE (SERVING HEALTH INSURANCE NEEDS OF ELDERS), A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, PROVIDES FREE, UNBIASED COUNSELING TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES TO ASSIST THE BENEFICIARIES IN SELECTING THE BEST FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL, LONG-TERM CARE, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE COVERAGE. SHINE ALSO ADVOCATES FOR CLIENTS WITH MEDICAL BILLING OR INSURANCE DISPUTES, AND REPORTS MEDICARE FRAUD.
- (Expenses $ 10,175,513 including grants of $ 7,618,148)(Revenue $ 39,838) THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE - THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE ASSISTS FAMILIES CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WHO IS SUFFERING FROM ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA. ADI SERVICE CAN BE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE A DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR A RELATED DISORDER, OR ARE SUSPECTED OF HAVING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR A RELATED DISORDER. CAREGIVERS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE TRAINING, RESPITE AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES TO ASSIST THEM IN CARING FOR THE ADI CLIENT. FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR ADI SERVICES MUST BE USED FOR SERVICES THAT SUPPORT AND PROVIDE TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ADI CLIENT'S PRIMARY CAREGIVER. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE BOTH IN-HOME AND FACILITY-BASED RESPITE. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (HCE) PROGRAM WHICH ENCOURAGES THE PROVISION OF CARE FOR ELDERS IN FAMILY-TYPE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS BY PROVIDING SUBSIDY (FINANCIAL AND SERVICE-RELATED) SUPPORTS TO CAREGIVERS. THE EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EHEAP) PROVIDES EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE. SHINE (SERVING HEALTH INSURANCE NEEDS OF ELDERS), A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, PROVIDES FREE, UNBIASED COUNSELING TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES TO ASSIST THE BENEFICIARIES IN SELECTING THE BEST FORM OF SUPPLEMENTAL, LONG-TERM CARE, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE COVERAGE. SHINE ALSO ADVOCATES FOR CLIENTS WITH MEDICAL BILLING OR INSURANCE DISPUTES, AND REPORTS MEDICARE FRAUD.
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
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1981.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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