Southside Senior Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide transportation services to those unable to drive, support for seniors aging-in-place, and health, recreation, social interaction, and lifelong learning experiences in a multigenerational setting to benefit active adults.
- Income
- $219,444
- Spending
- $241,049
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 8.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 52%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $52,655, executive director
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
Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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
Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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)
- $126,429 spent. Transportation services: There are two components -- the "Wheels" program, which provides free rides to medical and other appointments to non-driving seniors and disabled persons, using volunteer drivers and vehicles; and the "WAVE" program, which uses a small, wheelchair-compatible bus and a minivan, with paid drivers, to provide scheduled transportation to Sonora (30 miles) and Modesto (60 miles). The Wheels program serves approximately 200 rides per year for approximately 40 unique persons, and the WAVE program provides approximately 200 multi-rider services per year for approximately 30 unique persons. This is fully reimbursed via a Federal Transportation Agency 5310 grant.
- $44,819 spent. The Little House is a converted residence, leased from Tuolumne County, which is a popular community gathering place, offering complimentary Wi-Fi, information about social services available in Tuolumne county, congregate lunches, classes and lectures, health and fitness programs, and special events. Our daily classes include yoga, balance and core exercises for seniors, needlework craft group, line dancing, games, and much more. Classes are provided in Digital Literacy, and we provide Broadband Access for participants. Approximately 100 persons participate in one or more offerings in the course of a year.
- $3,031 spent. Village on The Hill is a membership service for our senior community. Our volunteers provide various helpful services, such as running errands, shopping, light bulb, and smoke alarm maintenance, watering plants, transporting trash, making daily safety phone calls, taking walks around the neighborhood, and providing friendly visits. These services are invaluable in allowing seniors to remain safely in their homes for a longer period of time. There are approximately 70 members in this program.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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