Area Agency On Aging is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cambridge, Ohio, registered in 1979, with $80,456,768 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$80.5M
▲ 44.6% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$79.8M
Net assets
$5.8M
Employees
192
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Area Agency On Aging: 95% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Area Agency On Aging: 1 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Area Agency On Aging: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Area Agency On Aging: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The agency provides assistance to meet the needs of the aging and those concerned about them.
Assisted living bridges the gap between independent living and nursing home care by providing services in certified residential care facilities to delay or prevent nursing facility placement. the program promotes aging in place by supporting consumer desire for independence, choice and privacy. assisted living combines a home-like setting with personal support services to provide more intensive care than is available through home care services. assisted living facilities vary considerably, but most provide personal care, meals, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and social activities.
The other program services that are provided include: daily meal programs adult day care, homemaker, personal care, health screening, transportation, chore, home repair, and case management.
Revenue grew from $34.4M (FY2013) to $80.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$22.7M
Total liabilities
$16.9M
Net assets
$5.8M
Salaries & benefits
$14.4M
18% of expenses
Board members
14
13 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,456,768▲44.6% | $79,756,992▲44.5% | $5,826,825▲16.7% | $22,691,368▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $55,650,334▲4.7% | $55,185,686▲5.6% | $4,991,498▲15.6% | $19,574,053▲25.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $53,136,022▲4.1% | $52,243,335▲3.4% | $4,317,218▲19.1% | $15,568,580▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $51,033,578▼1.5% | $50,535,324▲0.6% | $3,625,532▲15.9% | $11,899,039▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $51,819,045▲5.6% | $50,224,239▲4.1% | $3,129,008▲104% | $9,881,284▲36.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $49,063,939▲4.2% | $48,254,335▲2.7% | $1,534,202▲112% | $7,253,199▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $47,086,295▲1.0% | $46,974,666▲0.6% | $724,598▲18.2% | $6,758,449▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,621,938▲9.8% | $46,688,349▲9.9% | $612,969▼9.8% | $6,678,898▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $42,453,578▲7.5% | $42,477,121▲7.6% | $679,380▼3.3% | $6,399,776▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $39,480,255▲7.4% | $39,478,592▲7.9% | $702,923▲0.2% | $6,300,997▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,752,265▲6.9% | $36,571,614▲6.2% | $701,260▲34.7% | $5,101,565▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,373,059 | $34,425,299▲1.1% | $520,609▼9.1% | $5,547,871▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,049,969▼2.2% | $572,849▲29.3% | $4,824,652▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $34,806,773▲5.6% | $443,204▼17.6% | $4,889,831▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $32,970,265 | $537,588 | $4,508,920 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: James A Endly — $185,142 (0.23% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James A Endly | President-ceo, Retired | 45 | $185,142 |
| Randy Nelson | Cfo-vp of Business Operati | 45 | $168,328 |
| Val Sampson | Vp of Dev. & Comm. Options | 45 | $165,897 |
| Michele Bates | Vp of Consumer & Employee | 45 | $144,895 |
| Jediah Love | President- Ceo | 45 | $118,842 |
| Justin Graves | Director of It | 45 | $116,485 |
| Amber Clauss | Director of Assessment & M | 45 | $116,066 |
| Brooke Campbell | Director of Dev. & Comm. O | 45 | $113,579 |
| Donna Eschbaugh | Director of Consumer Servi | 45 | $107,447 |
| Connie Hawthorne | Member | 1 | — |
| Daniel Atkinson | Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Michael Dundr | Member | 1 | — |
| Glenn Enslen | Member | 1 | — |
| Gwen Morgenstern | President | 1 | — |
| Jason Jackson | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Jeanie Blake | Member | 1 | — |
| Joyce Klingler | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Karen Shilling | Member | 1 | — |
| Leisha Trigg | Member | 1 | — |
| Nan Mattern | Member | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Fosterbridge Inc | Home Health Care | $11,389,152 |
| Addus Health Care Inc DBA Addus Home Car | Home Health Care | $3,688,149 |
| Granwhit DBA Ember Home | Home Health Care | $3,664,302 |
| Country Club Center Homes Inc | Home Health Care | $2,944,541 |
| Caselo Corporation | Home Health Care | $2,163,979 |
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Data for Area Agency On Aging (EIN 31-0887396) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.