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Senior Services of Snohomish County

EIN 91-0910680 · Everett, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, PRESERVE DIGNITY, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$12.8 million
Spending
$12.2 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
132
Volunteers
588
Highest pay
$180,000, 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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 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. $3.7 million spent. NUTRITION SERVICES: WE BELIEVE GOOD NUTRITION AND SOCIALIZATION IMPROVE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE. HOMAGE SENIOR SERVICES OPERATES TWO MEALS PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL NUTRITION TO OUR ELDERLY NEIGHBORS AND PROMOTE SOCIALIZATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN 2024, MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERED 271,927 MEALS TO 2,352 HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY. OUR COMMUNITY TABLE DINING PROGRAM PROVIDED 118,625 HOT MEALS TO 3,429 OLDER ADULTS AT 11 COMMUNITY SITES THROUGHOUT SNOHOMISH COUNTY.
  2. $2.7 million spent. SOCIAL SERVICES: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND WELLBEING. FINDING THE RIGHT SERVICE AT THE RIGHT TIME CAN BE OVERWHELMING FOR ELDERS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM. THESE POPULATIONS OFTEN FACE NUMEROUS OBSTACLES, LOSS OF HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, INABILITY TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES, ABUSE, AND EXPLOITATION. EACH YEAR HOMAGE SENIOR SERVICES HELPS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FIND SOLUTIONS TO LIFE'S CHALLENGES. OUR AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE NETWORK FIELDED 27,000 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION IN 2024 AND PROVIDED SPECIFIC SERVICES TO 1,236 CLIENTS. CARE COORDINATION SERVICES WERE DISCUSSED WITH 4,326 PEOPLE AND PROVIDED FOR 1,334 CLIENTS. THE DEMAND FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONTINUES TO BE HIGH. HOMAGE'S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM ASSISTED 912 CLIENTS, CONDUCTED DEPRESSION SCREENINGS FOR 412 CLIENTS, 1,050 PEOPLE ATTENDED PRESENTATIONS AND TRAINING AT 18 LOCATIONS & 7 ONLINE VENUES. IN PERSON INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING MEETING WERE HELD AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS INCLUDING PUBLIC LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT SNOHOMISH COUNTY, 336 HOURS OF PEER COUNSELING SESSIONS WERE FACILITATED AND 1,270 HOURS SPENT CHECKING IN WITH ISOLATED SENIORS. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE FAMILY CAREGIVER, POWERFUL TOOLS, CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, SENIOR COMPANION, AND FOSTER GRANDPARENT WHICH ALL HELP FAMILIES STAY CONNECTED, FIND RESOURCES, AND REDUCE ISOLATION.
  3. $1.4 million spent. MINOR HOME REPAIR SERVICES: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME. OUR MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFETY REPAIRS AND ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS THAT ENABLE LOW-INCOME SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO STAY IN THEIR OWN HOME AS THEY AGE. TYPICAL REPAIRS INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF HANDRAILS, RAMP REPAIRS, PLUMBING AND CARPENTRY REPAIRS, WATER HEATER REPLACEMENTS, HEATING REPAIRS, AND REPAIRS ON MINOR ROOF LEAKS. 2,689 REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED FOR 731 CLIENTS IN 2024.
  4. $1.5 million spent. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS. THE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) PROVIDES ROUND TRIP SERVICE, TRANSPORTING SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN RURAL AREAS OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING, AND OTHER NECESSARY ERRANDS. IN 2024 TAP OPERATED 15 WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES, 5 DAYS EACH WEEK AND PROVIDED 2,185 CLIENTS WITH 22,028 TRIPS TOTALING 366,761 MILES.

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 April 1974.

    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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