Wasilla Area Seniors Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To enable seniors living in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $2.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 42%
- Employees
- 85
- Volunteers
- 95
- Highest pay
- $105,140, ceo
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
Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 35% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 38% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (8)
- $1.3 million spent. The Nutrition & Transportation program: is designed to reduce hunger and food insecurity, promote socialization of older individuals, promote the health and well-being of older individuals and delay adverse health conditions through access to nutrition and other disease prevention and health promotion services. The program includes:Congregate Meals: provided in a congregate setting at the Wasilla Area Senior and Mid-Valley Senior Centers to individuals aged 60 years and older.Home-Delivered Meals: provided to homebound individuals aged 60 years and over and their spouse.Transportation for seniors residing in the Mat-Su Valley for life essentials, weekday bus service to and from the WASI Center for Congregate Meals, and twice weekly bus services to local stores for grocery shopping.
- $238,435 spent. In-Home Services: designed to assist seniors in their homes, allowing them to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible.Chore Services: WASI Senior Care Workers help with housework, meal preparation, sidewalk maintenance and other activities seniors may find difficult to do on their own.Respite Care: Provides substitute in-home care for adults with declining physical or cognitive functions so fulltime caregivers can take time for themselves.Supplemental Services: Helps low-income seniors maintain a safe and healthy environment to avoid a crisis that would jeopardize their ability to remain independently in their own home. Assists with medical, dental, mobility equipment, and home modification costs not covered by other benefits.
- $126,434 spent. Healthy Aging Program: is designed to promote isolation prevention of older individuals; promote their health and well-being and delay adverse health conditions. The program includes:Club50 gyms: offered at the Wasilla Center, for individuals 50 years of age and older with state-of-the-art exercise equipment and a variety of fitness classes.Health Promotion/Disease Prevention: self-managed health and wellness activities and evidence-based classes held at the Club50 gyms and at satellite sites throughout the Mat- Su Valley designed to provide a safe and effective environment for seniors to take control of their own health and well-being.Senior activities: Computer Lab, Mary Hall Lending Library, Games Room, Potlucks/Dances, Chaplain Services. Senior Education Classes
- $121,622 spent. Other Miscellaneous Programs Other services and activities that enable seniors in the Mat-Su to live as independent as possible for as long as possible.
- $118,831 spent. Adult Day Services: The Adult Day Program offers a structured and comprehensive non-clinical, non-residential program at the Mid-Valley Center. Providing a variety of health, social, and supportive services in a protective setting to adults who are physically frail or face the challenges of Alzheimer's, Dementia, a developmental disability, or brain trauma.
- $51,628 spent. Housing Management: WASI owns five housing complexes at our campus in Wasilla: Alderview, Eagles Nest, Knik Manor, Raven Tree Court and Susitna Place. WASI also owns Blueberry Pointe in Houston Alaska. These six buildings collectively house 136 units for individuals 62 years of age and older. Each of the six buildings has a common area for games, puzzles, reading, or TV. Surrounding the housing complexes at the Wasilla Campus are large grassy areas and a picnic pavilion complete with a gas grill and gazebo-covered seating.WASI is also general partner and manager for two housing partners, Willow House, LP and Aspen House, LP providing 40 units each to individuals 55 years of age and older.
- $47,515 spent. Development: Low Income Senior Housing Development costs not associated with partnerships. Includes the road through the Willow House Subdivision connecting to Fern Street and street lighting.
- $20,520 spent. Mid-Valley Senior Center: Provides the services listed above to seniors in the Houston Alaska service area as well as a location for seniors in the area to congregate and participate in Senior activities designed to promote isolation prevention of older 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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