Area Agency On Aging of Western Michigan Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered in 1976, with $67,267,561 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$67.3M
▲ 10.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$69.7M
Net assets
$10.0M
Employees
133
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 of Western Michigan Inc: 96% 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 of Western Michigan Inc: 2 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B 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 of Western Michigan Inc: 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 of Western Michigan Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Through internal expertise, external partnerships, and advocacy, the area agency on aging of western michigan provides older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers equitable access to services that promote independence and dignity in their communities.
Revenue grew from $33.8M (FY2013) to $67.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17.5M
Total liabilities
$7.6M
Net assets
$10.0M
Salaries & benefits
$10.1M
14% of expenses
Board members
20
20 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,267,561▲10.2% | $69,748,691▲9.0% | $9,959,794▼19.5% | $17,530,845▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $61,020,846▲6.9% | $64,016,483▲11.7% | $12,367,830▼19.0% | $19,037,669▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $57,077,059▲2.5% | $57,302,896▲7.0% | $15,262,320▼1.5% | $21,031,241▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $55,691,217▲11.4% | $53,572,346▲5.0% | $15,488,157▲15.8% | $20,743,900▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $49,974,694▲8.6% | $51,026,863▲10.0% | $13,369,286▼7.3% | $20,780,138▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $46,031,204▲3.0% | $46,391,761▲7.5% | $14,421,455▼2.4% | $18,698,820▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $44,692,198▲5.6% | $43,143,605▲3.0% | $14,782,012▲11.7% | $18,879,199▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $42,337,684▲1.9% | $41,888,515▲3.2% | $13,233,419▲3.5% | $16,607,589▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $41,529,995▲3.6% | $40,580,781▲9.7% | $12,784,250▲8.0% | $16,908,386▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $40,100,488▲18.7% | $37,000,980▲17.9% | $11,835,036▲35.5% | $16,340,498▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $33,788,547 | $31,382,102▲9.7% | $8,735,528▲38.0% | $15,682,398▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $28,613,747▲6.4% | $6,329,083▼0.8% | $13,464,416▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $26,888,521▲5.1% | $6,380,030▲6.0% | $11,266,244▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $25,589,285▲5.6% | $6,020,080▲16.2% | $10,048,746▲25.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $24,230,016 | $5,178,910 | $7,993,337 | 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: Kendrick Heinlein — $115,644 (0.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Heinlein | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $115,644 |
| Suzanne Filby-clark | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $111,590 |
| Laura Dobrzelewski | Vp of Care Management | 40 | $104,623 |
| Scott Russett | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $87,909 |
| Bill Routley | Chairperson | 4 | — |
| Carol Hennessy | Co-chairperson | 2 | — |
| Chuck Hazekamp | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Dawn Montegue | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Edna Albert | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jane Devries | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ken Delaat | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kim Halladay | Former Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kristine Raymond | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Larry Tiejema | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lisa Knight | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Marilyn Burns | Board Member-at-large | 2 | — |
| Mark Deyoung | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nancy Nielsen | Board Member-at-large | 2 | — |
| Richard Fitzpatrick | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ron Bacon | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Elders Helpers LLC | Homemaker, Personal Care, In-home Respit | $6,155,754 |
| Meals On Wheels Western Michigan | Home Delivered and Congregate Meals | $5,580,092 |
| Comforcare Senior Services Mid-mi DBA S | Homemaker, Personal Care, In-home Respit | $4,009,427 |
| Senior Neighbors Inc | Home Chore, Transportation, Senior Cente | $2,771,235 |
| Reliance Community Care Partners | Homemaker, Personal Care, In-home Respit | $2,655,607 |
2 grants to Area Agency On Aging of Western Michigan Inc totaling $509K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Essential care at home | 2023 | $500,000 |
| Corewell Health | Virtual support group for family caregivers | 2020 | $8,520 |
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Data for Area Agency On Aging of Western Michigan Inc (EIN 38-2058542) 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.