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Central Wyoming Senior Services Inc

EIN 83-0229904 · Casper, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CENTRAL WYOMING SENIOR SERVICES IS TO ENSURE SENIOR CITIZENS ACCESS TO SERVICES, ACTIVITIES AND TO PROMOTE PREVENTATIVE HEALTH RESOURCES THAT WILL ENCOURAGE A WELLNESS OF BEING AND A CONFIDENCE IN OLD AGE.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
37
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$56,887, executive director

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $457,467 spent. TITLE III-C1: PROVIDES HOT NUTRITIOUS MEALS MEETING THE ONE-THIRD RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCE. MEALS ARE AVAILABLE AT COMMUNITY FOCAL POINTS. THEY SERVED 24,807 MEALS TO 1,148 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $277,399 spent. WYHS: PROVIDES SERVICES TO THOSE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT RISK OF PREMATURE INSTITUTIONALIZATION. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO KEEP PEOPLE IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE IN PERFORMING DAILY LIVING ACTIVITES, CHORE SERVICES AND HOMEMAKER SERVICES.
  3. $112,012 spent. TITLE III-B: PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME AND "AT-RISK" ELDERLY.
  4. $86,944 spent. TITLE III-E: PROVIDES RESPITE CARE SERVICES, TEMPORARY, SUBSTITUTE SUPPORT OR LIVING ARRANGEMENTS FOR OLDER PERSONS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A BRIEF PERIOD OF RELIEF OR REST FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OR OTHER CAREGIVERS.
  5. $55,955 spent. ARPA: PROVIDES RECOVERY FUNDING FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF COVID-19.

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 July 1976.

    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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