United Seniors of Oakland & Alameda County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To provide institutional support for seniors; To collectively participate in the public arena; To act from a position of strength; To enable the elderly to address their critical issues; To change the conditions that impact their lives.
- Income
- $224,117
- Spending
- $212,289
- Spent on programs
- 55%
- Reserves
- -5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 53%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 200
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
Weak: 38 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 1657% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1555% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Fair: 50 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $116,039 spent. USOAC Membership 12,404 (250 individual; 4 business; 3,315 chapters; 8,471 organization)33rd Annual Convention held on June 21, 2024 to report out on 2023 and some plans for 2024 with approximately 240 attendees. The 34th Annual Convention on June 13, 2025 had the actuals for 2024 with plans for 2025. 21st Annual Health Living Festival held on September 26, 2024. There were 4000 eventbrite registrations and approximately 2280 to 3000 attendees; 15 chartered buses to transport seniors from 50 sites; 89 exhibitors with information, health screening, and other resources; there were nearly 2800 nutritious free meals provided to attendeesAffordable Housing for Seniors partnered with Gold Star Shared Senior Housing with 150 seniors engaged; worked with one of our organization members, St. Marys Center, on housing as well; continued our membership in East Bay Housing Organization Probate & Conservatorship Reform supported the Recommendations presented to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors; also supported the recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness MonthSenior Nutrition Advocacy facilitated collaboration with the regular convening of 11 partner entities to address food insecurity and support for resources to seniors; some partners attended the 2024 Meals on Wheels National Conference in celebration of 50 yearsSenior Technology Advocacy met with Oakland Undivided on senior access and connectivity to the internet; sponsored a giveaway of 30 desktop computers and lessons with 10 participants through our partnership with the Computer Technology Resource Center; met with Alameda County Public Health Department to address the senior digital divide and inclusion Travel Training worked on the AC Transit Realign Project for bus line and ridership patterns; conducted 10 mini-sessions to 89 seniors; held 8 comprehensive sessions to 66 seniors; completed 100 trips; outreached to 2200 contacts Senior Needs Assessment sent to 5200 contacts with the Healthy Living Festival mailer County officials met with some on senior concerns/needsCandidate Forum conducted with candidates for County Supervisor, State Senate, and Congress about 30 attendees on their older adult platformSenior Focus Group and Survey held with 23 attendees and 25 surveys responses on senior needs22nd Annual Senior Injury Prevention Educational Forum attended with about 10 of our leaders and/or staff on healthy aging services especially falls prevention, medication management, and home safety mobilitySenior Services Coalition Making the Difference Conference attended with about 6 of our leaders and/or staff, focusing on older adult homelessnessCity of Oakland opposed budget cuts and save senior centers and servicesState of California opposed budget cuts to aging services Alameda County successfully supported $2.1 million in Emergency Stabilization Funds for Area Agency on Aging food providersRecruitment to our 7 committees circulated 150 recruitment forms plus another 2400 distributed through the Annual Convention and Healthy Living Festival that achieved a total of 70 members (some duplicate and not all new) on committeesEden Area Senior Town Hall meeting held on senior concerns/needs information with approximately 100 attendeesMembership of USOAC continued our membership in California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) and Senior Services Coalition (SSC) to have a greater impact on senior concerns/needs at a regional and state level Outreach & Networking attended many aging adult events by our 16 board members and 4 staffMental Health Committee partnered with the 144,000 Elect Foundation on the issues that impact aging adult mental health and wellness Walkable Neighborhoods for Seniors continued to work through our Walk Club committee and on pedestrian safety for aging adults with regular meetings and ongoing organizational program attention
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
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 November 6, 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 December 2024.
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 April 1994.
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 November 4, 2026.
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