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Central Arizona Seniors Association

EIN 94-2866243 · Prescott Vly, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE BELIEVE IN THE WELLNESS OF MIND BODY AND SPIRIT. AS SUCH WE PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL INTELLECTUAL EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE PRESCOTT VALLEY AREA. WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION RECREATION HEALTH & FITNESS EDUCATION AND THROUGH OUR IN-HOUSE DINING AND HAPPY MEALS-ON-WHEELS PROGRAMS PROPER NUTRITION. ULTIMATELY WE STRIVE TO NURTURE AND SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE AND VITALITY AMONG OUR SENIORS AS WE WORK TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES.

Income
$396,313
Spending
$381,587
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
23.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 34%
Employees
10
Volunteers
150

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: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 80 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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. $261,509 spent. PREPARE AND SERVE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED LUNCHES TO OVER 1,000 SENIOR CITIZENS 20,773 MEALS. OFFER DAILY MEALS-ON-WHEELS TO AROUND 72 HOMEBOUND SENIORS 12,160 MEALS. OPERATE A PERISHABLE FOOD ROOM SUPPLYING FOOD
  2. $13,562 spent. Provide programs for seniors including health and wellness clinics workshops fairs health screenings blood pressure vision hearing diabetes informational seminars Medicare benefits counseling and legal advocate services. Offer a safe and wholesome environment for seniors to gather and engage in physical social educational intergenerational and outreach activities along with community referral services.
  3. $9,970 spent. Free monthly informational news magazine for over 1,000 members and local residents.

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 April 1983.

    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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