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Dietert Center

EIN 74-2697204 · Kerrville, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF DIETERT CENTER IS TO PROACTIVELY SUPPORT HEALTHY AGING BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, AND REWARDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
83.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
31
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$122,311, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 83.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 77% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 290% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $356,798 spent. NUTRITION SERVICES PROVIDED 90,140 MEALS TO THE ELDERLY, AVAILABLE ON A DONATION ONLY BASIS TO THOSE AGE 60 OR OLDER. OF THAT TOTAL, 71,029 WERE DELIVERED THROUGH MEALS ON WHEELS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND SERVED MORE THAN 19,111 THROUGH THE ONSITE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM IN THE FRIENDSHIP CAFE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS HELPED SUPPORT CONTINUED INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR SENIORS IN THEIR HOMES THROUGH OVER 1,591 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL INTERACTIONS, INSTALLED AND SERVICED AN AVERAGE OF OVER 300 EMERGENCY RESPONSE UNITS EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR, PROVIDED 5,180 HOURS OF RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS OF FAMILY MEMBERS SUFFERING FROM DEMENTIA, LOANED OUT AND ACCEPTED DONATIONS OF MORE THAN 2,300 PIECES OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, ANSWERED APPROXIMATELY 6,191 CALLS FROM SENIORS LIVING ALONE WITH OUR FREE CALL REASSURANCE PROGRAM, AND PROVIDED INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT FOR 376 COMMUNITY MEMBERS REGARDING AGING AND DEMENTIA-RELATED CONCERNS.
  3. $124,103 spent. CLUB ED, ACTIVITIES, AND TRAVEL PROVIDED 3,901 RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, OR WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, SERVING MORE THAN 509 PARTICIPANTS. THE CENTER IS A VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS HEALTHY AGING, PROVIDING ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICE WITH 31,766 VOLUNTEER HOURS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 October 13, 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 September 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 March 1994.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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