Gifts for Seniors
Gifts for Seniors provides inclusive programs to alleviate the devastating health impacts of social isolation for over 7,000 older adults annually. Recipients represent 16 cultural and ethnic communities. …
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The holidays can be lonely for seniors. Your gift can help a senior know they’re loved, they’re valued, and they’re not forgotten. Gifts for Seniors serves more than 6,500 isolated seniors annually by providing much needed resources. Please join us in bringing joy and human connection to those feeli
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Mission
Gifts for Seniors provides inclusive programs to alleviate the devastating health impacts of social isolation for over 7,000 older adults annually. Recipients represent 16 cultural and ethnic communities. 100% are low-income or on a fixed budget due to age or disability and 96% identify as having limited social opportunities. Our programs include basic needs (clothing, linens, appliances, medical/household/personal hygiene supplies, mind-sharpening activities, winter gear, etc.), food stability, cards & art, tech devices, social visits, referrals for community supports, and digital literacy education.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Gifts for Seniors has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGifts for Seniors is a registered education nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 262890591. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $524K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Gifts for Seniors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262890591. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Gifts for Seniors has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Gifts for Seniors is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. Its registered address is 2300 Kennedy Street NE, Suite 40, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Gifts for Seniors has $524K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Gifts for Seniors is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $524K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Gifts for Seniors. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gifts for Seniors holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The holidays can be lonely for seniors. Your gift can help a senior know they’re loved, they’re valued, and they’re not forgotten. Gifts for Seniors serves more than 6,500 isolated seniors annually by providing much needed resources. Please join us in bringing joy and human connection to those feeli Gifts for Seniors is classified as an education organization registered in United States.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $524K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Gifts for Seniors are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gifts for Seniors is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262890591, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GIFTS FOR SENIORS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
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9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 21 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Gifts for Seniors
- What is Gifts for Seniors?
- Gifts for Seniors is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. The holidays can be lonely for seniors. Your gift can help a senior know they’re loved, they’re valued, and they’re not forgotten. Gifts for Seniors serves more than 6,500 isolated seniors annually by providing much needed resources. Please join us in bringing joy and human connection to those feeli
- Who leads Gifts for Seniors?
- Carolyn Deters serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Gifts for Seniors located?
- Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
- What is Gifts for Seniors's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gifts for Seniors trustworthy?
- Gifts for Seniors has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Gifts for Seniors's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262890591.
- What is Gifts for Seniors's website?
- https://www.giftsforseniors.org