MAIN LINE SENIOR SERVICES INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

MAIN LINE SENIOR SERVICES INC

EIN 23-2146857 · Senior Centers (P81)

What they do

MAIN LINE SENIOR SERVICES ENCOURAGES OLDER ADULTS to ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH ACTIVITY and KNOWLEDGE. THE CENTER WELCOMES PEOPLE FIFTY YEARS of AGE or OLDER to RECEIVE SERVICES or TAKE PART IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ENHANCE THEIR DIGNITY, MAINTAIN THEIR WELL-BEING, SUPPORT THEIR INDEPENDENCE and ENCOURAGE THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THEY PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL and RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH ENSURE MEANINGFUL LEISURE TIME, PROMOTE HEALTH and WELLNESS, ENCOURAGE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, PROVIDE A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT for SOCIALIZATION; and PROVIDE INFORMATION, REFERRAL and SUPPORT to FACILITATE EFFORTS of OTHER SENIOR SERVICE PROVIDERS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $84.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

87.27%of revenue went to mission work84.3% of expenses · Program services

1.92%of revenue went to fundraising1.9% of expenses

$103.54spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

14.34%of revenue went to management and office costs13.9% of expenses

$3.12in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

87.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $20,641 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $73,061 for KATHLEEN MAHON (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$583,170

Mission workProgram services$508,95087.27% of revenue84.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$83,65314.34% of revenue13.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$11,2081.92% of revenue1.9% of expenses

Total expenses$603,811103.54% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 84.3% mission · 13.9% management · 1.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 103.54% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 85.3% mission · 11.0% management · 3.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 106.01% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 80.9% mission · 14.6% management · 4.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.32% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 83.7% mission · 10.5% management · 5.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.95% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 83.0% mission · 11.1% management · 5.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 84.32% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 74.9% mission · 16.3% management · 8.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.89% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 82.7% mission · 15.2% management · 2.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.97% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 74.2% mission · 21.9% management · 3.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.18% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$583,170

Expenses$603,811

Annual shortfall $20,641 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$508,950 · 84.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$83,653 · 13.9% of expenses

Fundraising$11,208 · 1.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$583,170

Expenses$603,811

Assets$1,882,294

Income$583,170

Contributions$509,948

Mission work (program services)$508,950

Fundraising$11,208

Management and general$83,653

Executive compensation (total)$116,816

Accounting fees$6,600

Investing fees$10,602

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KATHLEEN MAHONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $73,061Base $68,981 · Other $4,080

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)

KATHLEEN MAHONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ANN OKEEFEPRESIDENT

BETH TERRONIBOARD MEMBER

ELIZABETH KEECHBOARD MEMBER

JIM MCLOUGHLINTREASURER

JOANNE MIZII WISELYBOARD MEMBER

LISA DELANEYBOARD MEMBER

MARY BETH HOBANBOARD MEMBER

PAMELA JENSENVICE PRESIDENT

SALLIE STADLENBOARD MEMBER

SUE CHAIN PARKERSECRETARY

WENDY WACHTER-SCHUTZBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1981
Location: 108 STATION RD, WAYNE, PA 190873546
County: Delaware
In care of: KATHLEEN MAHON
Primary officer: KATHLEEN MAHON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(610) 688-6246

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: LEITZELL & ECONOMIDIS PC
NTEE classification: Senior Centers (P81)
IRS tax category: Senior Centers