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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: May 2025 Expires: May 2027

Self Help For The Elderly

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(415) 931-6000
731 Sansome Street, Suite 100
San Francisco, CA, 94111
https://www.selfhelpelderly.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Self Help For The Elderly meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Self-Help for the Elderly promotes independence, well-being, and dignity for older adults through culturally aligned services and programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. We envision a world where all elders have the respect, care and support to lead dignified and vibrant lives. Every effort has been made to provide inclusive services along a continuum of care for seniors.

Year, State Incorporated:
1966, CA

Self-Help for the Elderly has ten service departments specializing in Adult Day Services, Digital and Technology Learning Program, Employment & Training, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, Home Health Care Program and Hospice Care Program, Nutrition & Senior Centers, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, Senior Housing, and Social Services. Over 40,000 seniors a year in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties are served by Self-Help for the Elderly. 

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Self Help For The Elderly's program expenses were:

Programs $32,284,974
Total Program Expenses $32,284,974

Chief Executive
Anni Chung, President/CEO

Compensation*
$273,088

Chair of the Board
Ms. Anne Hinton, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
17

Paid Staff Size
330

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.16%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Self Help For The Elderly's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Government Grants and Awards $30,390,507
Program Income $3,362,612
Net Rental Income $2,557,031
Medi Cal and Medicare $1,825,210
Contributions $1,663,854
Special Events $1,440,253
Foundation Grants $941,793
Investment Income $850,462
Miscellaneous Income $73,793
In Kind Contributions $26,176
Total Income $43,131,691

Programs: 90% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 8%

Total Income $43,131,691
Total expenses: $35,855,635
  Program expenses $32,284,974
  Fundraising expenses $400,424
  Administrative expenses $2,911,391
  Other expenses $258,846
Income in Excess of Expenses $7,276,056
Beginning Net Assets $12,924,649
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $20,200,705
Total Liabilities $30,984,620
Total Assets $51,185,325

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