Dorchester Seniors Inc

Organization Overview

Dorchester Seniors Inc is located in Summerville, SC. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (P81) the organization is classified as: Senior Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Dorchester Seniors Inc employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dorchester Seniors Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Dorchester Seniors Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ELDERLY CITIZENS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SENIOR CENTERS -- DORCHESTER SENIORS, INC. OPERATES TWO SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY. THE FAITH SELLERS SENIOR CENTER IS LOCATED IN SUMMERVILLE AND THE DAVID SOJOURNER SENIOR CENTER IS LOCATED IN ST. GEORGE. MEMBERS MUST BE 50 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. THE CENTER MEMBERSHIPS ARE FREE TO ANY DORCHESTER COUNTY RESIDENTS, OUT OF COUNTY RESIDENTS PAY A SMALL YEARLY FEE. ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS AT THE SENIOR CENTERS INCLUDE PHYSICAL FITNESS, EDUCATION, ARTS/CRAFTS, TRIPS AND TOURS AND NUMEROUS SOCIAL EVENTS.


HOME DELIVERED MEALS -- HOME DELIVERED MEALS ARE OFFERED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS. DORCHESTER SENIORS, INC. DOES RECEIVE FUNDING TO OFFER HOME DELIVERED MEALS AT NO COST TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF FRAIL, HOMEBOUND CLIENTS WHO ARE 60 YEARS OR OLDER. CLIENTS MAY ALSO RECEIVE HOME DELIVERED MEALS ON A PRIVATE PAY BASIS.


TRANSPORTATION -- DORCHESTER SENIORS, INC. ALSO OPERATES SEVERAL 15 PASSENGER VANS/BUSES WHICH PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO THE SENIOR CENTERS FOR THE CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAMS AND FOR CENTER ACTIVITIES.


CONGREGATE MEALS -- NOON MEALS ARE AVAILABLE AT BOTH CENTERS IN A CONGREGATE OR GROUP SETTING. THE MEAL SETTING PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THE SENIOR CENTERS HAVE TO OFFER. DORCHESTER SENIORS, INC. DOES RECEIVE FUNDING TO OFFER CONGREGATE MEALS TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF CLIENTS 60 YEARS AND OLDER WHO ARE IN NEED. PERSONS MAY PAY PRIVATELY FOR A MEAL TO EAT IN THE CONGREGATE SETTING.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jean Ott
Executive Director (thru 1.19.22)
$99,172
Louise Carroll
Vice Chair
$0
Diane Thomas
Secretary
$0
Haren Main
Treasurer
$0
Emily Watts
Chair
$0
Leigh Thomson
Executive Director (beg. 1.13.22)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,437,480
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,139,735
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,577,215
Total Program Service Revenue$45,582
Investment income $2,334
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,669,476

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Dorchester Seniors Inc has recieved totaling $56,643.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lowcountry Food Bank Inc

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD AND GROCERY PRODUCTS

$56,601
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$42
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