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Elder Care of Alachua County Inc

EIN 59-3051104 · Gainesville, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of ElderCare of Alachua County is to be an advocate for the elderly and provide services that will build capacity, maximize independence and enrich the quality of life for the seniors in Alachua County.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
621
Highest pay
$857,435, treasurer/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

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 19 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $4.8 million spent. ELDER CARE, DESIGNATED AS THE LEAD AGENCY PROVIDER FOR ALACHUA COUNTY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS, PROVIDES HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, HOMEMAKING, PERSONAL CARE, EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMS, CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. ADULTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS ARE SERVED THROUGH THE INDEPENDENCE WITH LOW VISION PROGRAM. SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR SEVERE MEMORY IMPAIRMENTS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE ADULT DAY CARE CENTER KNOWN AS ALZ PLACE. THIS YEAR, ELDER CARE SERVED 19,226 CONGREGATE MEALS AT OUR ADULT DAY CARE CENTER OR AT ONE OF FOUR MEAL SITES THROUGHOUT ALACHUA COUNTY, 60,724 HOMEDELIVERED MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS, 19,437 HOURS OF DAYCARE FOR ALZHEIMER PATIENTS, 3,135 RIDES, 26,751 HOURS OF HOMEMAKING SERVICES, 39,170 HOURS OF RESPITE SERVICE, 16,667 HOURS OF PERSONAL CARE, 12,671 DAYS OF EMERGENCY ALERT BUTTON COVERAGE, 645 HOURS OF COMPANIONSHIP SERVICE AND $72,633 IN DISPOSABLE SUPPLIES.

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 September 1992.

    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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