Bonita Senior Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To enrich mind, body, and spirit by way of engagement, resource sharing, education, advocacy, nutrition, and reduce risks for isolation.
- Income
- $218,021
- Spending
- $203,922
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 7.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $12,000, director
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 93% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 (4)
- $12,012 spent. The Bonita Senior Center (BSC) membership is about 500 and connects older adults to vital community services that help them stay healthy and independent. BSC creates a one stop shop for older adults to gain access to multiple services in the community. The BSC works in partnership with other community agencies such as Cafe of Life and the Agency on Aging to name a few. The opportunities offered help our older adult population to stay safe, active, and healthy. Some of the wide variety of programs and services offered are: Hot meals for seniors four times per week; health fitness and wellness programs such as Tai Chi classes to increase flexibility, balance, and decrease fall risk; social and recreational opportunities together with enjoying meals and fellowship; volunteer and civic engagement opportunities; intergenerational programs. Served over 1000 seniors through education, socialization, Tai Chi, entertainment, and Hot Meal Programs. Research shows that older adults who participate in Senior Centers experience measurable improvements in their physical, social, spiritual, emotional, mental, and economic well-being. This section is an estimate for the largest programs- stabilized steps yoga and related exercise classes.
- $6,006 spent. The Bonita Senior Center (BSC) membership is about 500 and connects older adults to vital community services that help them stay healthy and independent. BSC creates a one stop shop for older adults to gain access to multiple services in the community. The BSC works in partnership with other community agencies such as Cafe of Life and the Agency on Aging to name a few. The opportunities offered help our older adult population to stay safe, active, and healthy. Some of the wide variety of programs and services offered are: Hot meals for seniors four times per week; health fitness and wellness programs such as Tai Chi classes to increase flexibility, balance, and decrease fall risk; social and recreational opportunities together with enjoying meals and fellowship; volunteer and civic engagement opportunities; intergenerational programs. Served over 1000 seniors through education, socialization, Tai Chi, entertainment, and Hot Meal Programs. Research shows that older adults who participate in Senior Centers experience measurable improvements in their physical, social, spiritual, emotional, mental, and economic well-being. This section is an estimate for the 2nd largest program- art and music therapy classes.
- $6,005 spent. The Bonita Senior Center (BSC) membership is about 500 and connects older adults to vital community services that help them stay healthy and independent. BSC creates a one stop shop for older adults to gain access to multiple services in the community. The BSC works in partnership with other community agencies such as Cafe of Life and the Agency on Aging to name a few. The opportunities offered help our older adult population to stay safe, active, and healthy. Some of the wide variety of programs and services offered are: Hot meals for seniors four times per week; health fitness and wellness programs such as Tai Chi classes to increase flexibility, balance, and decrease fall risk; social and recreational opportunities together with enjoying meals and fellowship; volunteer and civic engagement opportunities; intergenerational programs. Served over 1000 seniors through education, socialization, Tai Chi, entertainment, and Hot Meal Programs. Research shows that older adults who participate in Senior Centers experience measurable improvements in their physical, social, spiritual, emotional, mental, and economic well-being. This section is an estimate for the 3rd largest program- educational speakers on a variety of relevant topics with lunch provided (FUNch Bunch program).
- $179,899 spent. All other functional expenses for the center.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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