Sixty and Better Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Sixty & Better empowers older adults to become and remain healthy, active, andengaged in their communities.
- Income
- $473,729
- Spending
- $646,074
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 200
- Highest pay
- $138,612, executive dir.
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
Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (1)
- $495,954 spent. Health & Wellness Education: Evidence-based health promotion classes were provided to older adults from community centers, care facilities, and faith-based organizations. During the reporting period, 65 older adults participated in A Matter of Balance, an evidence-based fall prevention program that focused on home safety, behavior modification, strength and balance exercises, and fall management education to increase confidence and reduce falls. 457 older adults participated in Bingocize, an evidence-based program designed to improve balance, strength, mobility, and overall physical function.Creative Arts Program: The Creative Arts program provided art classes to 358 seniors of all ability levels through the on-site Creativity Lab and mobile classes held at care facilities and senior centers. These classes promoted creativity, lifelong learning, social engagement, and overall well-being while providing accessible opportunities for artistic expression.Social Engagement Program: Social engagement opportunities were provided through Walk with a Doc, Talk Time Services, and Social Dances/Outings, serving 52, 21, and 213 older adults, respectively. These programs promoted social connection and community engagement, helping to reduce isolation and support the overall health and well0being of participating seniors.Total unduplicated older adult participants served during 2024-2025 was 924.
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
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 November 6, 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 September 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 October 1968.
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 November 4, 2026.
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