DORCHESTER SENIORS INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1980

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LAQUINTA WEST

Phone

8438715053

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

DORCHESTER SENIORS INC, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $564K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

DORCHESTER SENIORS OPERATES TWO CENTERS IN THE COMMUNITY PROVIDING PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS GROUP DINING, HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE ELDERLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $388,278 Revenue: $189,490

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.

Program 2

Expenses: $601,831

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.

Program 3

Expenses: $310,622

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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,163,307

Program Service Revenue $55,299

Investment Income $155,437

Other Revenue $131,112

TOTAL REVENUE $2,505,155

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,341,568

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,572,526

Other Expenses $599,822

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,941,390

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,505,155	$2,277,965	+0.1%
Expenses	$1,941,390	$2,035,570	0.0%
Net Income	$563,765	$242,395	+1.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

172

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$157,316

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
TIM LEWIS	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAMELA KELLY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MALIKA WATSON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHENE WINSTON	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAN PARSONS	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SINCLAIR BROWN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSSELL CORNETTE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON BAUS	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANNE THOMAS	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL DAVIS	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARIE CALHOUN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHIRLEY CHAPMAN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARGARET GOODWINE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUTH SOJOURNER TRIPP	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILY WATTS	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE JONES	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HAREN MAIN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAQUINTA WEST	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(BEGIN AUGUST 2023)	40.00	Officer	$70,537	$25,461	$95,998
LEIGH THOMPSON	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(THROUGH AUGUST 2023)	40.00	Officer	$52,216	$9,102	$61,318

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$2,505,155	$1,941,390	$3,494,732	$563,765
2023	$2,277,965	$2,035,570	$2,951,039	$242,395
2022	$2,669,476	$2,237,503	$2,679,456	$431,973
2021	$2,139,419	$2,053,043	$2,231,329	$86,376
2020	$2,108,958	$2,018,097	$2,139,162	$90,861
2019	$2,103,760	$2,073,109	$2,048,736	$30,651