Red Lodge Senior Citizens Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Providing a support base for our seniors and a focal point for activities within the Red Lodge community.
- Income
- $360,561
- Spending
- $317,557
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 20.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 67%
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 45
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 20.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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
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.
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 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 (4)
- $123,247 spent. The organization operates a community thrift store that provides affordable clothing, household goods, and essential items to area residents. Items are intentionally priced substantially below retail value, with children's books provided free of charge and children's clothing offered at minimal cost. The thrift store also provides emergency assistance to individuals and families in need, including victims of domestic violence, families displaced by residential fires, and individuals impacted by local disasters. In addition, the organization supports local artisans and agricultural producers through in-store community partnerships and outreach programs. This year 24,759 sales were logged.
- $64,683 spent. The organization provides nutritious meals in a group setting to older adults, promoting health, well-being, and social interaction. Meals are served at the senior center and are designed to meet the dietary needs of seniors while reducing isolation. This program provided 4,940 meals to 883 individuals.
- $37,744 spent. The organization delivers nutritious meals to homebound older adults who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. This service supports health, independence, and the ability of seniors to remain in their homes. This program delivered 5,102 meals to 747 individuals.
- $35,121 spent. The organization operates a senior center that offers a safe and welcoming environment for older adults to participate in social, recreational, and educational activities. The center promotes community engagement, reduces isolation, and supports overall well-being. This program provided 6,071 units of service to 1,063 individuals.
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2024.
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 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 September 2025.
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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