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South Park Senior Citizens

EIN 91-1317638 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SPSC promotes healthy aging in our community by creating a space of belonging that includes positive and culturally relevant opportunities for active living through nutritious meals, social services, physical well-being, lifelong learning, and social engagement.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
18
Volunteers
29
Highest pay
$133,319, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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. $159,034 spent. HSD Aging and Disability Services, City of Seattle:Through the ADS contract in 2025, SPSC provided services and resources to BIPOC Seniors: 90% of the seniors served are immigrants or refugees from Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico, and South America with 80%+ living below poverty level. Services / resources provided include cultural meals made from scratch, fresh produce boxes, social service support sessions, exercise class, Zumba, dancing, Karaoke, field trips, Book Club, distributions of information of health, wellness and safety, and cultural celebrations.
  2. $130,382 spent. Pacific Hospital Preservation & Development Authority (PHPDA):Through the PHPDA contract, SPSC provided medical access support to the seniors we serve - resources and services included: establishing Care Plans for seniors with chronic illnesses, securing providers and specialists, attending appointments to serve as interpreters and advocates, providing transportation to medical appointments, purchasing medical/mobility equipment (walkers, canes, wheelchairs, prescription eyeglasses, hearing aids, etc.), providing financial assistance for medical care/appointment costs. In addition, this funding has provided for a professional foot care specialist to provide services twice monthly in-house.
  3. $120,000 spent. King County Support Senior Centers:Through the King County Senior Support Center contract in 2025, SPSC provided services and resources to BIPOC seniors ages 55+ - 90% of seniors served are immigrants or refugees from Cambodia, Vietnam and Latin American countries, with 80%+ living below poverty level. Services/resources included cultural dinners made from scratch 3 evenings weekly, fresh produce boxes, social service support, exercise classes, Zumba, cultural celebrations, dancing, Karaoke, field trips, Book Club, learning and information regarding health and wellness.
  4. $605,675 spent. Other Program Services:1) API Resiliency2) Sound Generations3) HSD Geo-Specific

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 March 1986.

    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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