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Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens

EIN 86-0289725 · Casa Grande, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR SENIORS WITH DISABILITIES AND CAREGIVERS, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH A NETWORK OF PROVIDER AGENCIES.

Income
$7.4 million
Spending
$7.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
50
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$118,573, president & ceo

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 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (4)
  1. $2.4 million spent. HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAMS PROVIDE A NUTRITIOUS MEAL TO SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO HELP INCREASE THEIR NUTRIENT INTAKE, LOWER THEIR NUTRICTIONAL RISKS AND ALLOW THEM TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES. A NUTRITIOUS MEAL, CONTAINING 1/3 OF THE RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE IS PREPARED AND DELIVERED TO PARTICIPANTS THROUGH 1 OF 9 CONTRACTED SERVICE PROVIDERS AND DIRECTLY THROUGH PGCSC. IN ADDITION TO THE MEAL, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE A WELLNESS CHECK TO ENSURE THEIR GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING AND RECEIVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT ALLOW THEM TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 PGCSC SERVED OVER 176,260 MEALS TO 1,307 INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN THE ARIZONA COUNTIES OF PINAL AND GILA.
  2. $2.4 million spent. TO PROVIDE AND ADMINISTER OTHER SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN PINAL AND GILA COUNTIES THAT INCLUDE CONGREGATE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, LEGAL SERVICES, HEALTH INSURANCE, COUNSELING, RESPITE SERVICES, CAREGIVER PROGRAMS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, OMBUDSMAN SERVICES, HOME REPAIRS, SENIOR EMPLOYMENT, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES.
  3. $1.1 million spent. CASE MANAGEMENT - ALL PGCSC HOME-CARE AND HOME DELIVERED MEAL SERVICES ARE AUTHORIZED AND MONITORED THROUGH STRUCTURED CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. CASE MANAGERS IDENTIFY, FACILITATE, AND COORDINATE FORMAL AND INFORMAL SERVICES IN ORDER TO ASSIST CLIENTS TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND AVOID INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENT, WHILE COMPLIMENTING CAREGIVER SUPPORT. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH INITIAL HOME VISITS TO ASSESS THE CLIENT'S STRENGTHS, NEEDS AND ELIGIBILITY, AND PERIODIC TELEPHONIC REVIEWS TO MONITOR SERVICE IMPACT. CASE MANAGERS ALSO ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH A STRENGTH BASED COLLABORATION WITH AN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND/OR CAREGIVER IN ORDER TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN ORGANIZING AND MANAGING THEIR CARE BY COORDINATING AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF SERVICES IN A TIMELY MANNER. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, PGCSC PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 11,401 HOURS OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO OVER 2,260 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND CONTRACTED PROVIDERS.
  4. $794,626 spent. HOME CARE SERVICES - PGCSC OFFERS A VARIETY OF COORDINATED IN-HOME CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, IN THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE, TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND AVOID COSTLY AND UNWANTED PLACEMENT IN A CARE FACILITY. INCLUDED IN THESE PROGRAMS IS HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH PERFORMING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ROUTINE HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE SAFETY AND SANITARY LIVING CONDITIONS. PGCSC ALSO OFFERS PERSONAL CARE SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL PHYSICAL NEEDS SUCH AS BATHING, DRESSING, AND TRANSFERRING FROM WHEELCHAIR TO BED. RESPITE SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED BOTH IN-HOME AND THROUGH GROUP SETTING IN ORDER TO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED TEMPORARY RELIEF OR REST TO CAREGIVERS FROM THE DEMANDS AND STRESSORS OF PROVIDING ONGOING UNPAID CARE IN THE HOME. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 PGCSC SERVED OVER 27,188 HOURS OF HOME CARE SERVICES TO OVER 256 INDIVIDUALS.

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

  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 October 13, 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 June 2025.

    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 August 1982.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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