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Sound Generations

EIN 91-0823767 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SOUND GENERATIONS SUPPORTS OLDER ADULTS, DISABLED PERSONS, AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM ON THEIR AGING JOURNEY THROUGH COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE SERVICES THROUGHOUT KING COUNTY. OUR ELEVEN PROGRAMS AND NUMEROUS COMMUNITY PARTNER SITES ARE CONSTANTLY STRIVING TO EXPAND THE PROVISION OF FOOD SECURITY, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH & WELLNESS, AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED AND MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS.

Income
$19.5 million
Spending
$19.0 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
221
Volunteers
1,500
Highest pay
$378,324, ceo

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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)
  1. $5.7 million spent. SOUND GENERATIONS PROVIDES FOOD SECURITY TO THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT KING COUNTY. WE FIGHT HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS AND CONVENIENT MEALS FOR OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN NEED. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING RELIABLE FOOD SECURITY, OUR PEOPLE CONNECT CLIENTS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORKS, SO THEY MAY LIVE AMPLE AND FULFILLED LIVES. IN 2024, WE DELIVERED AND SERVED OVER 700,000 MEALS TO AGING ADULTS ACROSS KING COUNTY.
  2. $4.2 million spent. OUR FREE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDE RIDES TO COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAMS, SENIOR CENTERS, AND RIDES TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, NEIGHBORHOOD VANS ARE PROVIDED FOR ERRANDS SUCH AS GROCERY SHOPPING, BANKING, OR VISITING FRIENDS. WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT THAT ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS HAS FOR OLDER ADULTS OR PERSONS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY. WE ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
  3. $2.9 million spent. SOUND GENERATIONS PROVIDES ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THE INDIVIDUALS THAT LOVE AND CARE FOR THEM. ASSISTANCE SERVICES CAN HELP WITH ANYTHING FROM INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO DIRECT SERVICE AND ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE. WE OFFER FREE TO LOW-COST SOLUTIONS FOR THOSE SEEKING TO UTILIZE THEIR COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
  4. $1.5 million spent. IN ADDITION TO THE THREE PROGRAMS LISTED ABOVE, SOUND GENERATIONS ALSO PROVIDES HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES AND CLINICS AND HAS SENIOR CENTERS WHERE MEMBERS AND VISITORS ACCESS OUR FOOD INSECURITY, HEALTH & WELLNESS AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES.

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 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 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 March 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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