Daily Living Centers Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To be the leader in quality, affordable adult day health care and independent living services delivered with dignity.
- Income
- $2.7 million
- Spending
- $2.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 4.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 77%
- Employees
- 70
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $128,780, president/ceo
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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 20% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 12 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
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 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)
- $2.3 million spent. Since 1974, Daily Living Centers (DLC) has provided rest and hope for caregivers. We are Oklahoma's first and leading non-profit adult day provider for senior adults and adults with disabilities ages 18 and older. Currently we are serving ages 18 to 102! Our mission is to be Oklahoma's leader in quality, affordable adult day health services and independent living services delivered with dignity.Daily Living Centers serves the Oklahoma City metro area with 3 locations in Bethany, Edmond and SW Oklahoma City that offer nonresidential affordable day services for over 200 participants 246 days a year in an environment that enhances mind, body, and spirit.(Statement continued on Schedule O.)Annually, DLC participants enjoy over 53,000 healthy meals and snacks, exercise programs, socialization, art therapy, music therapy, pet therapy, educational activities and outings that meet their individual needs. We are one of the only adult day healthcare providers that offer door-to-door transportation and med rides. Of those we serve, 60% would not be able to attend our adult day centers without transportation and 85% of our caregivers do not have the financial means to pay for transportation services. We have a fleet of 12 vehicles including limos, wheelchair accessible vans, and sedans that provide nearly 20,000 door-to-door transportation services, 240 community outings, and more than 200 med rides every year. We are staffed with LPs & CNAs to provide healthcare and assistance with activities of daily living. Many of our participants have physical and/or mental limitations or suffer from isolation and depression. Common diagnoses found in those we serve include dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, traumatic brain injury, autism, Down's Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. Caregivers benefit as well by giving them peace of mind and the ability to continue to work, and rest from 24/7 caregiver duties. We hear often that our services are "life-saving."DLC is a more affordable option than other forms of long-term care and saves the state money. DLC receives over $405,000 in adult day scholarship and transportation requests each year. Our goal is to never turn anyone away due to financial need. Our scholarship programs are funded through the United Way of Central Oklahoma and on-going support from generous community donors and foundations.One of our greatest accomplishments of 2025 was expanding our life skills classes at all three DLC locations. This programming teaches our adults with special needs about financial literacy and budgeting, emotion management and awareness, reading, writing, mathematics and more. Education in life skills helps our participants learn to be more independent and self-sufficient, which enhances quality of life. This year they learned about job training and responsibilities, how to budget and deposit checks, cooking basics, and even hosted their own car wash fundraiser!
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
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 June 2025.
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 January 1978.
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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