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Senior Services for South Sound

EIN 91-0907573 · Olympia, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AS THEY AGE.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 41%
Employees
58
Volunteers
511
Highest pay
$113,993, executive 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 92 out of 100.

  • 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

    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 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. $1.2 million spent. SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDES MADE-FROM-SCRATCH MEALS TO SENIORS IN MASON AND THURSTON COUNTIES VIA HOME DELIVERY AND AT EIGHT SENIOR NUTRITION SITES. MEALS ARE PROVIDED TO APPROXIMATELY 3,000 SENIORS AT SUGGESTED DONATION OF $4 - $8 PER MEAL. VOLUNTEERS DELIVER MEALS TO HOME-BOUND SENIORS. DRIVERS ALSO CHECK ON CLIENTS WELLNESS AND SAFETY WHEN DELIVERING. COMMUNITY DINING SITES OFFER IMPROVED NUTRITION AND SOCIAL INTERACTION FOR SENIORS. MEALS ARE OVERSEEN BY A CERTIFIED NUTRITIONIST AND NUTRITION EDUCATION IS PROVIDED AT EACH OF THE NUTRITION SITES TWICE EACH YEAR. IF NEEDED, THE NUTRITIONIST MAY MEET ONE-ON-ONE WITH NUTRITION CLIENTS TO DETERMINE IF SPECIALIZED MEALS NEED TO BE PROVIDED FOR WEIGHT GAIN OR ALLERGIES. OVER 151,000 MEALS ARE PROVIDED TO SENIORS EACH YEAR.
  2. $670,713 spent. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES OF VARIOUS TYPES ARE OFFERED, CATERING TO DIFFERENT NEEDS OF THE SENIOR POPULATION. PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE A SHARED HOUSING PROGRAM CALLED HOME SHARE WHICH MATCHES HOMEOWNERS AND THOSE SEEKING HOUSING, SHIBA (STATE-WIDE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT ADVISORS) WHICH USES TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST PEOPLE ON MEDICARE TO FIND THE MOST APPROPRIATE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THEIR MEDICAL NEEDS, A TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES RIDES TO URGENT APPOINTMENTS FOR SENIORS WITH LIMITED OTHER OPTIONS AND OUR BRIGHTER DAYS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES RESPITE SERVICES TO FAMILIES OF THOSE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND OTHER COGNITIVE OR PHYSICAL DISORDERS.
  3. $654,938 spent. NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES PROVIDE SOCIAL CONNECTION, LEARNING AND ENHANCED FITNESS TO OVER 4,000 INDIVIDUAL SENIORS. WALK-IN ACTIVITIES AT OUR SENIOR CENTERS ARE ENJOYED BY HUNDREDS EACH DAY. CLASSES OFFERED INCLUDE ACADEMICS, RECREATION, MUSIC AND WELLNESS. HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES FOCUS ON FALL PREVENTION, HEALTHY MOVEMENT AND ARE DESIGNED WITH THE HEALTH NEEDS OF SENIORS IN MIND. THE TRAVEL PROGRAM FOSTERS COMPANIONSHIP IN A GROUP RECREATION ATMOSPHERE PROVIDING GREATER LIFE SATISFACTION AND PURPOSE.
  4. $189,585 spent. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SENIORS LIVING IN THURSTON COUNTY THAT NEED TRANSPORTATION TO ESSENTIAL ERRANDS, MEAL PROGRAMS, OR DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS. SENIORS MUST LIVE OR BE TRAVELING, OUTSIDE OF THE DIAL-A-LIFT AREA.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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