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Conejo Valley Senior Concerns

EIN 95-2992927 · Thousand Oaks, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SENIOR CONCERNS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH SUPPORT AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 41%
Employees
33
Volunteers
445
Highest pay
$143,833, president & 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    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

    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 (6)
  1. $695,158 spent. ADULT DAY PROGRAM: SENIOR CONCERNS' ADULT DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES A FRIENDLY, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES WELL-BEING, SOCIALIZATION AND THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING FOR THOSE WITH DEMENTIA, PARKINSON'S DISEASE, STROKE, FRAILTY, AND OTHER DEBILITATING CONDITIONS. OUR PARTICIPANTS CANNOT REMAIN AT HOME ALONE BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUES AND SOCIAL ISOLATION. SENIOR CONCERNS PROVIDES THE ONLY ADULT DAY PROGRAM IN EASTERN VENTURA COUNTY. THE ADULT DAY PROGRAM ALSO ADDRESSES THE VITAL NEED FOR RESPITE (TIME AWAY) FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS. RESPITE IS VITAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE SENIOR. RESPITE TIME ENABLES FAMILY CAREGIVERS TO WORK AND TAKE CARE OF PERSONAL NEEDS SUCH AS DOCTOR'S VISITS.
  2. $473,334 spent. MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM: THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE GROWING PROBLEM OF FOOD INSECURITY AMONG HOMEBOUND SENIORS. FOOD INSECURITY (LIMITED OR UNCERTAIN AVAILABILITY OF NUTRITIONALLY ADEQUATE AND SAFE FOOD, OR LIMITED AND UNCERTAIN ABILITY TO ACQUIRE ACCEPTABLE FOODS) HAPPENS BECAUSE OF LOW INCOME, PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS, LACK OF TRANSPORTATION, REDUCED AVAILABILITY OF FOOD, LACK OF SOCIALIZATION, AND REDUCED FOOD INTAKE DUE TO TASTE (TASTE BUDS DECLINE WITH AGE; MEDICATIONS MAY ALTER APPETITES). SENIOR CONCERNS' TEAM OF VOLUNTEER MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS DELIVER A HOT LUNCH AND LIGHT DINNER 364 DAYS A YEAR TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN THOUSAND OAKS, NEWBURY PARK, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, OAK PARK, AGOURA HILLS AND THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LAKE SHERWOOD.
  3. $382,719 spent. OTHER MEAL PROGRAM: WITH CONGREGATE MEALS SITES CLOSED, THERE HAS BEEN A TREMENDOUS INCREASE IN NEED FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS IN THE SENIOR POPULATION. SENIOR CONCERNS HAS BEEN OPERATING A TRADITIONAL MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1975. WE PARTNER WITH LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL, WHO PREPARES MEALS FRESH DAILY TO MEET A VARIETY OF NUTRITIONAL NEEDS. TO MEET INCREASED DEMAND, WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR PARTNERSHIPS AND ARE NOW ALSO WORKING WITH A LOCAL RESTAURANT TO PREPARE A PORTION OF THE MEALS. WE HAVE STAFF AT BOTH SITES WHO PACK THE MEALS AND COORDINATE WITH OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEER DRIVERS TO DELIVER MEALS DAILY TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN THOUSAND OAKS, NEWBURY PARK, OAK PARK AND THE VENTURA COUNTY SIDE OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE.WE ARE ALSO THE COORDINATING AGENCY FOR THE VENTURA COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING, WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH A LOCAL RESTAURANT TO OPERATE A MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE FOR SENIORS IN THE VENTURA COUNTY AREA.
  4. $117,645 spent. SENIOR ADVOCACY SERVICES: SENIOR CONCERNS' SENIOR ADVOCACY SERVICES TEAM OF SPECIALLY TRAINED SENIOR ADVOCATES PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT TO LOW INCOME SENIORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN EASTERN VENTURA COUNTY AND WESTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. OUR SENIOR ADVOCATES WORK WITH SENIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO CREATE A PLAN FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY SERVICES, LEGAL, HEALTH AND FINANCIAL NEEDS. BASED ON EACH CLIENT'S NEES, WE PROVIDE INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND PERSONAL ADVOCACY IN A VARIETY OF AREAS OF HEALTHCARE, ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND MEDICARE/MEDICAL/SOCIAL SECURITY.
  5. $114,197 spent. CAREGIVER SUPPORT CENTER: AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ASSUME THE ROLE OF FAMILY (UNPAID) CAREGIVER, THERE IS AN INCREASED NEED FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR THE FAMILY CAREGIVER. SENIOR CONCERNS' CAREGIVER SUPPORT CENTER PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE FAMILY CONSULTATIONS, INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, SUPPORT, RESPITE AND EDUCATION AT NO COST TO THE FAMILY CAREGIVER.
  6. PLACEMENT REFERRAL PROGRAM

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 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 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 November 1978.

    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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