Deming-Luna County Commission on Aging Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, PRESERVE DIGNITY, AND ENHANCE LIFE QUALITY FOR A DIVERSE POPULATION OF OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO OLDER ADULTS, 60 YEARS OF AGE, OLDER LIVING IN DEMING, VILLAGE OF COLUMBUS AND LUNA COUNTY.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 97%
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 127
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
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 42% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
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
8 of 8Has a 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
0 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 (3)
- $887,340 spent. Meals are provided in a congregate setting to older adults 60 years of age or older, or a spouse of a widow, who meets the age requirements, at a suggested donation. In addition, the Organization provides home delivered lunches to older adults that are assessed at homebound and unable to prepare meals for themselves. The same criteria are followed on the age requirements as is for congregate meals. Transportation program provides transportation to older adults living in the service area. The age requirement is age 60 or older. There is a suggested donation fro this service. Weekly transportation is scheduled for doctor appointments, shopping, banking, beauty/barber shop, or any other appointments that an older adult, may have.
- $230,094 spent. Foster Grandparent program provides valuable aid to children with exceptional needs. Foster Grandparents serve in elementary schools and child care centers, serve 20 hours a week and may receive an hourly stipend. RSVP volunteers are the heart of the community. The program serves many different types of organizations as well as nonprofit organizations. Benefits that are offered through the RSVP program are addional accident, personal liability, assistance with cost of transportation and recognition.
- $154,209 spent. Adult Day Care program provides supervised activities and socialization for adults who have dementia, Alzheimers desease, or physical and/or mental disabilities. Trained staff plan a program desgined to entertain and challenge participants. Respite Care services are provided to senior citizens who need respite care in their home environment allowing for a brief period of relief or rest for the caregiver.
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? 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 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 October 2004.
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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