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Cove Communities Senior Association

EIN 95-3622332 · Palm Desert, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JOSLYN CENTER PROVIDES HEALTH,RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS ALONG WITH INFORMATION, REFERRAL, VOLUNTEER, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS AGE 50+ IN THE COMMUNITIES OF INDIAN WELLS, PALM DESERT, RANCHO MIRAGE, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
29
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$71,926, executive dir.

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

    13 of 13 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 (2)
  1. $932,463 spent. SENIOR ACTIVITIES - PROVIDES RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, EXERCISE CLASSES, HEALTH SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.WELLNESS CENTER - THE WELLNESS CENTER PROVIDES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SENIOR WELLNESS INCLUDING EVIDENCE-BASED CLASSES INCLUDING AGING MASTERY, BRAIN BOOT CAMP, PROBLEM SOLVING THERAPY, AND GO4LIFE EXCERCISE PROGRAMS. THE WELLNESS CENTER ALSO HAS A FITNESS CENTER WITH PROFESSIONAL STYLE EXCERCISE MACHINES.
  2. $267,647 spent. NUTRITIONAL SERVICES - PROVIDES UP TO TWO MEALS PER DAY TO FRAIL, HOMEBOUND SENIORS. AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. APPROXIMATELY 1,200 MEALS ARE SERVED PER MONTH.

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 August 1981.

    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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