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Mae Volen Senior Center Inc

EIN 59-2695062 · Boca Raton, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To enhance the well-being of South Florida seniors, family caregivers, the disabled and their families by educating and advocating on their behalf and by providing health care and supportive services that meet their physical, emotional, social and psychological needs.

Income
$11.8 million
Spending
$11.3 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
67
Volunteers
73
Highest pay
$329,900, 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% 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 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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. $1.7 million spent. Nutrition Services: Provides nutritious and tasty meals in an active and welcoming social environment at senior dining sites and home-delivered meals to seniors unable to travel. Nutrition Education by a Registered Dietition is offered to promote healthy eating habits and to increase awareness of the benefits of a balanced meal. (200,239 meals)
  2. $1.9 million spent. Transportation Assistance Program: MVSC offers convenient, alternative transportation so that seniors continue to have the independence and freedom to engage in activities outside the home. Rides include trips for medical visits, grocery stores, pharmacies, retail shopping, and other locations, and to and from Mae Volen sites in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach, and to congregate meal sites.(42,074 rides)
  3. $5.2 million spent. Personal Social Services, General/Other: Provides a wide array of In-Home services and other supports including, but not limited to, companionship, house cleaning, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, counseling, and relief for caregivers. (150,940 hours of service)
  4. $2.0 million spent. Adult Day Care Programs: Provides care in Boca Raton and in Delray Beach. The program is open to all seniors with physical and cognitive challenges. Our commitment is to ensure that every senior enjoys the highest quality of life possible and receives the highest quality of care. Our Day Care programs provide therapeutic activity programs, individual care planning, assistance with daily activities, and weekly art and music therapies. (14,423 days)

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 May 1969.

    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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