United Methodist Senior Services of Clarksdale Area Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
UNITED METHODIST SENIOR SERVICES OF CLARKSDALE AREA IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HOUSING AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRISITIAN LOVE.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- -16.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 16
- Highest pay
- $678,537, president/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
Weak: 30 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 143% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1571% of spending went to programs.
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: 93 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 19 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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 (3)
- $955,805 spent. FLOWERS MANOR PROVIDES HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY IN CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI THROUGH HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND DEDICATED STAFF AND A VARIETY OF DAILY ACTIVITIES THAT RESPOND TO THE SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF RESIDENTS. FLOWERS MANOR PERSONAL CARE APARTMENTS OFFER A WONDERFUL ALTERNATIVE FOR MAINTAINING INDEPENDENCE AND PRIVACY IN A WARM AND ENJOYABLE ATMOSPHERE, WHILE RECEIVING THE DAILY ASSISTANCE RESIDENTS MAY NEED. AS HEALTHCARE NEEDS BEGIN TO CHANGE, IT IS COMFORTING TO KNOW THAT THIS LEVEL OF CARE OFFERS, ON A DAILY BASIS, THREE MEALS A DAY, MEDICATION MONITORING, DAILY HOUSEKEEPING AND ASSISTANCE WITH GROOMING. RELIEVED FROM THE ADDED CONCERNS OF DAILY LIVING, RESIDENTS CAN INCREASE THEIR LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND PLEASURE. THEIR DIGNITY AND HAPPINESS ARE FLOWERS MANOR'S PRIMARY CONCERNS.
- $117,287 spent. FLOWERS COTTAGES PROVIDES HOUSING TO THOSE OLDER ADULTS THAT DESIRE TO OWN THEIR OWN HOME WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF MAINTENANCE. THE BEAUTIFUL COTTAGES ARE OFFERED THROUGH A LIFE USE CONTRACT OR ANNUAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MONTH TO MONTH RENTAL PAYMENTS. RESIDENTS CAN ENJOY RETIREMENT WITHOUT HAVING TO WORRY ABOUT ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OR EXTRAORDINARY REPAIR COSTS. RESIDENTS CAN EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENCE AND THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT DIFFERENCE IN A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF SENIOR ADULTS. UNLIKE TRADITIONAL HOME OWNERSHIP, A LIFE USE FEE ALLOWS THE RESIDENT TO LIVE IN THE COTTAGE AT A REDUCED RATE AND GIVES RESIDENTS PRIORITY PLACEMENT IF THEY LATER NEED A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE.
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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 February 1988.
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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