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Reserve Elder Service Inc

EIN 81-0665063 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

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Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$891,927, president & ceo of fedcap

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 240% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (1)
  1. $4.7 million spent. RESERVE MATCHES THE TALENT OF ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONALS, AGE 50+, (RESERVISTS) WITH THE EXPRESSED NEEDS OF GOVERNMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES TO HELP FILL CRITICAL WORKFORCE GAPS. RESERVISTS BRING THEIR EXPERTISE TO WORK ON PART-TIME SERVICE PROJECTS IN EXCHANGE FOR A MODEST HOURLY STIPEND. IN ADDITION TO CAPACITY BUILDING WITHIN THE NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS, RESERVE ESTABLISHED THREE SOCIAL IMPACT AREAS: - EDUCATION - HEALTH CARE - POVERTY FIGHTING RESERVE'S MISSION IS TO LEVERAGE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE OF RESERVISTS TO COMBAT SIGNIFICANT SOCIETAL ISSUES. RESERVE OFFERS TARGETED RESOURCES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION THROUGH ITS TRUANCY FIGHTING AND COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAMS; HEALTH CARE THROUGH ITS HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR AND DEMENTIA CARE COACHING PROGRAMS; AND POVERTY FIGHTING THROUGH ITS EFFORTS TO ASSIST PEOPLE OBTAIN CRITICAL SUPPORTS, SUCH AS NUTRITION ASSISTANCE. SINCE 2005, 800 COMMUNITY PARTNERS HAVE UTILIZED THE SKILLS AND TALENTS OF RESERVISTS. IN THESE ORGANIZATIONS, RESERVISTS ARE BUILDING CAPACITY, SAVING CRITICAL RESOURCES, ENABLING ORGANIZATIONS AND IMPROVING THEIR PERFORMANCE IN KEY OPERATIONAL AREAS. PEOPLE JOIN RESERVE FOR ITS VARIETY OF PERSONAL OPTIONS: TO GIVE BACK, TRY NEW THINGS, CHALLENGE THEMSELVES, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND/OR CONNECT WITH A CAUSE THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THEM. THE VAST MAJORITY OF RESERVISTS, 84% FIND FULFILLMENT WITH PART-TIME ASSIGNMENTS. ENGAGING RETIRED AND/OR OLDER ADULT PROFESSIONALS GENERATES A RANGE OF POSITIVE RESULTS FOR ALL CONCERNED. RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT STAYING ENGAGED IN ORGANIZATIONS LIKE RESERVE LEADS TO PHYSICAL, SOCIO-EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE BENEFITS FOR THE OLDER ADULT. THOSE OLDER ADULTS WHO REMAIN ENGAGED HAVE LOWER MORTALITY RATES AND ARE LESS LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE VARIOUS PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ILLNESSES. THEY ARE ALSO MORE LIKELY TO RETAIN A STRONG SENSE OF IDENTITY AND WELL-BEING. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RESERVE'S PROGRAMS, PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RESERVEINC.ORG.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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