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Sequel Inc

EIN 85-4297434 · Rapid City, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 31% of its spending went to programs.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 178 cents.

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

What it says it does

EMPOWERING ELDERS IN THEIR NEXT CHAPTER OF LIFE THROUGH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.

Income
$71,064
Spending
$141,658
Spent on programs
31%
Reserves
90.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 69%
Employees
2
Volunteers
31
Highest pay
$80,841, executive di

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 90.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 99% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    31% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 178 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 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (1)
  1. $43,933 spent. THE ORGANIZATIONS VISION IS TO ESTABLISH SEQUEL AS THE PREMIER RESOURCE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE IN OUR REGION. IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THIS VISION, WE: CONTINUED TO RESEARCH AND APPLY FOR QUALIFYING GRANTS. USED SOCIAL MEDIA TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS. JOINED NEXUS SD TO EXPAND OUR REACH TO PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGH ADDITIONAL ONLINE AND 211 (TELEPHONE) SUPPORT SERVICES. WE CONTINUE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS CAREGIVER SUPPORT - WE CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN CURRENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORKS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPANSION WITHIN THOSE NETWORKS. WE ARE CURRENTLY A SPONSOR FOR MEMORY CAFE, A CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORK. WE HELP THEM WITH THEIR RENT, AND PURCHASE EVENT SUPPLIES AND REFRESHMENTS FOR THE ATTENDEES TO ENJOY. ELDER ANGEL FUND - WE USED OUR APPLICATION PROCESS FOR AT RISK SENIORS TO ACCESS A SPECIFIED GRANT AMOUNT FOR A SPECIFIC NEED. WE WERE ABLE TO HELP 6 SENIORS IN THE LAST QUARTER OF 2024. WE BELIEVE THAT SENIORS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FOOD AND MEDICATION OR FOOD AND DRESSING SUPPLIES. SADLY, THAT IS A SCENARIO THAT PLAYS OUT ALL TOO FREQUENTLY IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE SET UP A FUND SO COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN HELP BRIDGE THE FINANCIAL GAP FOR VULNERABLE SENIORS. OUR APPLICATIONS HAVE INCREASED ALREADY IN 2024. ANGEL TREE - WE PARTNERED WITH BLACK HILLS ADVOCATE AND MEALS ON WHEELS ON THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. OVER 6,000 ITEMS WERE RECEIVED FROM DONORS ENABLING US TO DELIVER OVER 625 GIFTS TO SOME OF THE ISOLATED SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP - SEQUEL PROVIDES COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO MAKE DECISIONS ON THEIR OWN DUE TO AGE, ILLNESS, OR INCAPACITY. AS ONE OF ONLY TWO NONPROFITS IN THE STATE OFFERING THESE SERVICES, SEQUEL ENSURES THAT INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE PROPER ADVOCACY, FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT IN MANAGING THEIR PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS. THIS WORK PROTECTS CLIENTS' RIGHTS, PROMOTES THEIR WELL-BEING, AND HELPS SECURE APPROPRIATE HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, AND BENEFITS. THE ORGANIZATIONS VISION IS TO ESTABLISH SEQUEL AS THE PREMIER RESOURCE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE IN OUR REGION. IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THIS VISION, WE: CONTINUED TO RESEARCH AND APPLY FOR QUALIFYING GRANTS. USED SOCIAL MEDIA TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS. JOINED NEXUS SD TO EXPAND OUR REACH TO PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGH ADDITIONAL ONLINE AND 211 (TELEPHONE) SUPPORT SERVICES. WE CONTINUE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS CAREGIVER SUPPORT - WE CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN CURRENT CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORKS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPANSION WITHIN THOSE NETWORKS. WE ARE CURRENTLY A SPONSOR FOR MEMORY CAFE, A CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORK. WE HELP THEM WITH THEIR RENT, AND PURCHASE EVENT SUPPLIES AND REFRESHMENTS FOR THE ATTENDEES TO ENJOY. ELDER ANGEL FUND - WE USED OUR APPLICATION PROCESS FOR AT RISK SENIORS TO ACCESS A SPECIFIED GRANT AMOUNT FOR A SPECIFIC NEED. WE WERE ABLE TO HELP 6 SENIORS IN THE LAST QUARTER OF 2024. WE BELIEVE THAT SENIORS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN FOOD AND MEDICATION OR FOOD AND DRESSING SUPPLIES. SADLY, THAT IS A SCENARIO THAT PLAYS OUT ALL TOO FREQUENTLY IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE SET UP A FUND SO COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN HELP BRIDGE THE FINANCIAL GAP FOR VULNERABLE SENIORS. OUR APPLICATIONS HAVE INCREASED ALREADY IN 2024. ANGEL TREE - WE PARTNERED WITH BLACK HILLS ADVOCATE AND MEALS ON WHEELS ON THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. OVER 6,000 ITEMS WERE RECEIVED FROM DONORS ENABLING US TO DELIVER OVER 625 GIFTS TO SOME OF THE ISOLATED SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP - SEQUEL PROVIDES COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO MAKE DECISIONS ON THEIR OWN DUE TO AGE, ILLNESS, OR INCAPACITY. AS ONE OF ONLY TWO NONPROFITS IN THE STATE OFFERING THESE SERVICES, SEQUEL ENSURES THAT INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE PROPER ADVOCACY, FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT IN MANAGING THEIR PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS. THIS WORK PROTECTS CLIENTS' RIGHTS, PROMOTES THEIR WELL-BEING, AND HELPS SECURE APPROPRIATE HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, AND BENEFITS.

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

  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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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