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Palmer Senior Citizens Center Inc

EIN 92-0078503 · Palmer, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HONOR, DIGNITY, SECURITY, AND INDEPENDENCE FOR OLDER ALASKANS AND TO ASSIST THEM IN MAINTAINING MEANINGFUL QUALITY LIVES.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 35%
Employees
37
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$110,000, ceo (thru 4/

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $1.1 million spent. MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION: PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL MEALS AND SOCIALIZATION IN A CONGREGATE SETTING. PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL HOME-DELIVERED MEALS. PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE CENTER FOR CONGREGATE MEALS AND CENTER ACTIVITIES. PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO NECESSARY MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND ADULT DAY SERVICES.
  2. $658,878 spent. HOUSING: MSSS OWNS AND OPERATES COLONY ESTATES AND OPERATES AND MANAGES CHUGACH ESTATES SENIOR HOUSING, 24 UNITS AND 31 UNITS, RESPECTIVELY, SENIOR HOUSING FACILITIES LOCATED IN PALMER. 48 UNITS ARE RESERVED FOR SENIORS WITH LOW, FIXED INCOMES AT OR BELOW 60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME. NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER:FOCUSES ON THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY CAREGIVERS. MSSS PROVIDED 25 CAREGIVERS CASE MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND SUPPORT SERVICES ENABLING THEM TO KEEP THEIR LOVED ONES LIVING AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. RESPITE WAS PROVIDED AT ADULT DAY SERVICES.
  3. $364,794 spent. ADULT DAY SERVICES: PROVIDE DAY CARE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND RELATED DISEASES.
  4. $212,760 spent. IN HOME SERVICES: RESPITE SERVICES, PROVIDING IN HOME CAREGIVING TO THE ELDERLY, AND CHORE SERVICES, KEEPING THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT CLEAN, SAFE AND HEALTHY FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS.
  5. IN HOME SERVICES: RESPITE SERVICES, PROVIDING IN HOME CAREGIVING TO THE ELDERLY, AND CHORE SERVICES, KEEPING THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT CLEAN, SAFE AND HEALTHY FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 October 1987.

    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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