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Sequim Senior Services

EIN 91-1355592 · Sequim, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Shipley Center is to enrich the lives of adults through social, health and fitness activities, trips, educational classes, low-income housing opportunities and referrals to community resources. As part of our mission to provide "low-income housing opportunities", Sequim Senior Services operates Baywood Village as a non-profit age 55+ adult mobile home community donated to our organization in July of 2013. To assist low income seniors, our mission is to rent the spaces in Baywood Village at the lowest rental rate available in the Sequim area. Currently the rent is $385 per month and includes water and septic services. In addition, all residents of Baywood Village are given a free membership to Shipley Center to provide opportunities for them to participate in enriching activities. Monies received in excess of the expenes of running Baywood Village and it's services are used towards our overall non-profit mission. Our organization opened a non-profit cafe in May of 2016 to

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 44%
Employees
10
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$107,120, 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 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 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    1922 of 1922 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $744,649 spent. Provide Permanent Facility for use by membersSequim Senior Services operates Sequims only senior center, dba Shipley Center. Over 125 volunteers donate time valued at approximately $435,000 annually. At Shipley Center and the affordable Leo's Caf, senior citizens are welcome to spend time with friends and make new friends. Various services are provided free of charge, while others, like exercise classes, lectures, games and socials have modest fees. Volunteers from the Washington State Health Insurance Benefit Advisors(SHIBA) provide free help with questions on Medicare, parts A, B, & D.Seniors can also access free wi-fi and get help with technology at theCenter.
  2. $48,405 spent. Senior Trips and ToursSeniors are offered a wide variety of interesting, educational, and fun trips on our wheelchair-accessible bus to destinations all over Western Washington, provided at as reasonable a cost as possible. They enjoy trips to museums, plays, expos, concerts, hikes, shopping, festivals, car shows, quilting shows, cultural events, and more. Those who no longer can drive, those who cannot drive at night or for long distances, can get on the bus and enjoy socializing without worrying about driving, city traffic, or parking issues. Expenses for the bus trips include fuel, maintenance, insurance, tires, tickets to each venue, etc. All drivers are CDL-qualified and drug-tested volunteers.
  3. $36,057 spent. Rental Revenue from 55+ Adult Senior Mobile Home Community Baywood VillageBaywood Village, donated to Shipley Center by R. Leo Shipley in 2013, provides the lowest space-rent in the surrounding area for seniors 55 and over who own manufactured/mobile homes. In addition to being a pleasant and quiet place to live, far from major highway noise, all Baywood Village residents are offered free memberships to Shipley Center so they can enjoy what the Center has to offer. Baywood Village has 51 spaces and expenses include insurance, maintenance of the well and water system, the septic system, an irrigation system, street lights, and the roads and driveways in the park.

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 August 1992.

    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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