Nonprofit · EIN 57-0703785
DORCHESTER SENIORS INC
Tax-exempt · SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,583,389 | $2,115,595 | $467,794 | $3,991,104 | $220,758 | $3,770,346 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,505,155 | $1,941,390 | $563,765 | $3,494,732 | $134,812 | $3,359,920 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,277,965 | $2,035,570 | $242,395 | $2,951,039 | $154,884 | $2,796,155 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,369,469
- of which government grants
- $1,604,902
- Program service revenue
- $65,310
- Investment income
- $136,507
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,218
- Other revenue
- $12,103
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $962,114
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,402,844
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $39,024
- Depreciation
- $78,919
- Program services (functional)
- $1,807,363
- Management and general (functional)
- $308,232
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,494,732
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,991,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $220,758
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,770,346
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $423,970
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,190,980
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,579,366
- Gross receipts
- $2,585,143
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 172
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- SC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAQUINTA WEST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $78,500 |
| TIM LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAMELA KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MALIKA WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATHENE WINSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAN PARSONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SINCLAIR BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RUSSELL CORNETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DON BAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DIANNE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAROL DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KARIE CALHOUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY CHAPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARGARET GOODWINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RUTH SOJOURNER TRIPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY WATTS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HAREN MAIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAQUINTA WEST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(BEGIN AUGUST 2023) Officer | 40 | $70,537 | $25,461 |
| LEIGH THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(THROUGH AUGUST 2023) Officer | 40 | $52,216 | $9,102 |
| TIM LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MALIKA WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHENE WINSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN PARSONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SINCLAIR BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL CORNETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DON BAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANNE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KARIE CALHOUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY CHAPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET GOODWINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH SOJOURNER TRIPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY WATTS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAREN MAIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEIGH THOMSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $83,827 |
| TIM LEWIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAMELA KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MALIKA WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATHENE WINSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAN PARSONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TIM HUDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RUSSELL CORNETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DON BAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DIANNE JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAROL DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR JAMES HODGES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| FRANK THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EMILY WATTS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES VILLPONTEAUX | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE THOMAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HAREN MAIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 312 N LAUREL ST, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483-6543
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAQUINTA WEST, 312 N LAUREL STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483
- Signed the 990
- LAQUINTA WEST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (843) 871-5053
- Website
- DORCHESTERSENIORS.COM
- Return prepared by
- ELLIOTT DAVIS ADVISORY LLC
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $724,370 · revenue $73,195
- 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.Expenses $517,840
- 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.Expenses $346,021
- CONGREGATE MEALSExpenses $219,132
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 57-0703785
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P810)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,991,104
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,585,143
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,583,389 | $2,115,595 | $3,991,104 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,505,155 | $1,941,390 | $3,494,732 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,277,965 | $2,035,570 | $2,951,039 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,669,476 | $2,237,503 | $2,679,456 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 57-0703785).
Questions about DORCHESTER SENIORS INC
- What is the EIN of DORCHESTER SENIORS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DORCHESTER SENIORS INC is 57-0703785.
- Is DORCHESTER SENIORS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to DORCHESTER SENIORS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DORCHESTER SENIORS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DORCHESTER SENIORS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DORCHESTER SENIORS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DORCHESTER SENIORS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAQUINTA WEST.
- Who are the officers and directors of DORCHESTER SENIORS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,500 (LAQUINTA WEST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DORCHESTER SENIORS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,583,389, expenses of $2,115,595 and total assets of $3,991,104 at year end.
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