Friends of the Longmont Senior Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support, foster interest in and promote the programs, activities and capabilities of the Longmont Senior Center for older adults.
- Income
- $405,654
- Spending
- $152,811
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 62% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1564% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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.
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 December 31, 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 (2)
- $57,368 spent. Sponsored Senior Center programs and other activities to enhance and improve senior's lives relating to their health and wellness. During 2024, the Organization offered 5 regular support groups (including the Lunch Bunch and Savvy Caregivers) for a total of 60 support group sessions - of which 12 sessions were in Spanish. The organization also funded several wellness activities including fall prevention with 41 participants (at capacity) in attendance. 63 individuals were provided counseling services and referrals to assist them in dealing with problems such as grief, loneliness and anxiety. 47 low-income seniors received emergency support for basic needs such as dentures, eyeglasses, rent, moving costs, etc. The continued partnership with Senior Smiles provided 11 seniors with dental care. On average, 99 individuals received emotional support from staff and 12 trained peer support volunteers every month. The organization also funded 277 fitness and general scholarships so that low-income older adults were able to participate in other senior center programming. Also, The Friends of the Longmont Senior Center significantly expanded offerings to Spanish-speaking participants.
- $41,142 spent. Sponsored cultural enrichment programs (CEP) and other events for seniors; provided scholarships to allow low-income seniors access to various senior center field trips and classes that they would otherwise not be able to attend. The 15 cultural enrichment programs had attendance of 1,363 participants.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 December 1983.
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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