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Peninsula Shepherds Centers

EIN 95-3626528 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Services for Seniors-The Mission of the Peninsula Shepherd Center is to provide a support system which helps allow for older adults to live independently and self-sufficiently in their homes for as long as possible, while providing opportunities to learn, to grow and serve. Our Tag Line is "Empowering Senior Independence". Our Vision is a community that honors, respects and cares for older adults. We operate in a defined geographical area and do not duplicate existing local services.The Peninsula Shepherd Center is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves seniors, 60 and older, in the Point Loma (92106), Ocean Beach (92107) and Midway/Sports Arena (92110) areas of the City of San Diego.

Income
$260,786
Spending
$252,639
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
3
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$64,000, exec. director

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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 56 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $131,771 spent. Other Programs In 2023 our Summer Celebration fundraiser raised $39,456. Our Fall Campaign with approximately 100 donors raised $23,715. We hosted the following programs which do not generate revenue in excess of their expenses:1. Monthly Needler knitting group sessions with an average of 8 seniors in attendance at each session;2. Weekly Bingo sessions with an average of 15 seniors in attendance;3. Monthly Excursions and PSC Walks with an average of 10 seniors attending each event;4. Monthly Chat and Fold sessions with an average of 10 seniors attending each session;5. Monthly Birthday parties with an average of 15 seniors attending each party;6. Monthly Movie Days with an average of 7 seniors attending each event;7. Monthly Lunch Bunch with presentations with an average of 30 seniors attending each month;8. Conducted a Porch Visit program serving an average of 40 homebound seniors bi-monthly;9. Conducted a Computer Technology Tablet program (CTTP) delivering computer tablets to seniors and held bi-weekly computer classes with an average of 5 seniors in attendance each class.
  2. $63,221 spent. PSC's Out and About Senior Transportation program is the central part of PSC services. It allows seniors in the Peninsula communities to live independently even though they are not able or do not wish to drive themselves. Rides are often needed for seniors to attend the PSC life enrichment programs and technology training classes we provide. During 2024 PSC provided 4,500 shuttle van rides,wheelchair accessible shuttle rides and volunteer rides.
  3. Grants and Loans Received The Hervey Family Foundation awarded PSC $10,000 for Operating Income and $43,000 for the purchase of a van. PSC also received a grant for $7,750 from the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church, $77,000 from All Souls Episcopal Church and $20,000 in a grant from the Aging Forward Alliance.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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