National Council On Aging Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
93% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Growing revenue
National Council On Aging Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, registered in 1961, with $97,548,522 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
251 18th St S Ste 500, Arlington, VA, 22202 EIN 13-1932384 Since 1961
Revenue (FY2023)
$97.5M
▲ 40.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$98.2M
Net assets
$9.9M
Employees
738
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
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 →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $2 to raise $100
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 National Council On Aging Inc: 93% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -1% margin
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 National Council On Aging Inc: 1 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 National Council On Aging Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 National Council On Aging Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Improving the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling.
What they do
Workforce development: provide training, support, and job placement to enable older adults to reenter the workforce.
Economic well being: provide services and supports to increase older adults' access to benefits programs that increase their financial security.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $39.0M (FY2013) to $97.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $13.3MNet assets $9.9M
Operating margin
-0.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$23.2M
Total liabilities
$13.3M
Net assets
$9.9M
Salaries & benefits
$14.1M
14% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,548,522▲40.6% | $98,158,194▲34.9% | $9,939,431▲2.8% | $23,241,798▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $69,395,608▼1.9% | $72,751,659▲18.2% | $9,669,625▼20.4% | $23,823,784▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $70,712,462▲30.2% | $61,566,543▲4.1% | $12,142,575▲361% | $27,465,628▲153% | 990 |
| 2020 | $54,308,003▼9.2% | $59,167,410▼0.1% | $2,633,327▼61.3% | $10,857,005▼34.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $59,804,505▲6.5% | $59,214,039▲0.8% | $6,810,444▼3.1% | $16,660,392▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $56,167,356▼13.4% | $58,732,547▼0.5% | $7,026,018▼29.4% | $15,874,869▼16.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $64,883,173▲31.4% | $59,025,056▲13.4% | $9,953,273▲147% | $19,045,170▲56.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $49,363,196▲1.4% | $52,053,736▲13.9% | $4,027,257▼41.5% | $12,169,087▼20.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $48,696,197▲7.2% | $45,689,325▲3.9% | $6,888,827▲24.3% | $15,266,265▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $45,438,501▲16.4% | $43,994,236▲8.0% | $5,541,612▲25.4% | $12,759,825▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $39,039,139 | $40,751,466▼2.0% | $4,419,296▼24.2% | $9,795,061▼22.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $41,568,450▼13.2% | $5,830,446▲2.8% | $12,614,798▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $47,908,247▼28.1% | $5,670,916▲36.7% | $12,793,299▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $66,602,375▲13.6% | $4,148,061▼49.5% | $11,076,242▼31.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $58,633,905 | $8,211,499 | $16,185,493 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Ramsey Alwin — $465,962 (0.47% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Alwin | President & Ceo | 40 | $465,962 |
| Joshua Hodges | Vp and Cco | 40 | $277,487 |
| Kevin Madden | Cfo | 40 | $268,437 |
| Karen Davis | Vp and Cmo | 40 | $250,765 |
| Howard Bedlin | Senior Director | 40 | $247,422 |
| Nicole Knowles | Senior Director | 40 | $220,022 |
| Alfreda Davis | Vp and Chief of Staff | 40 | $208,839 |
| Stephen Smith | Senior Director | 40 | $196,431 |
| Kathleen Cameron | Senior Director | 40 | $186,591 |
| Susan Stiles | Senior Director (thru 11/31/23) | 40 | $185,868 |
| Brenda Sulick | Vp and Cao (thru 9/14/23) | 40 | $143,427 |
| Cheryl E Woodson Md | Director | 1 | — |
| Constance Weaver | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| David Markiewicz | Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Cole | Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth S Palmer | Director | 1 | — |
| June Simmons | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathy J Greenlee | Chair | 1 | — |
| Martha Pelaez | Director | 1 | — |
| Peter Ziebelman | Secretary | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Wyman LLC | Consulting | $1,498,452 |
| Palladian Partners Inc | Consulting | $642,928 |
| Vizuri | Consulting | $573,818 |
| Greenpath Financial Wellness | Consulting | $357,500 |
| University of Massachusetts | Consulting | $225,000 |
Grants received · $18.7M total
31 grants to National Council On Aging Inc totaling $18.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $64.7M in FY2023
326 grants totaling $64.7M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by National Council On Aging Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pathstone Corporation | Support | $12,019,761 |
| Legacy Link Inc | Support | $4,279,131 |
| Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce | Support | $2,275,000 |
| The National Alliance For Hispanic Health | Support | $2,193,873 |
| Southwestern Community Action Council Inc | Support | $1,883,613 |
| Skillsource Group Inc | Support | $1,428,629 |
| South Carolina Association of Community Action Partnerships | Support | $1,417,656 |
| Ser-jobs For Progress Inc - San Joaquin Valley | Support | $1,368,695 |
| Northern Kentucky Community Action Commisson Inc | Support | $1,336,102 |
| New York City Department For the Aging | Support | $1,259,543 |
| Peninsula Family Service | Support | $1,172,834 |
| Workforce Essentials Inc | Support | $1,168,966 |
| Center For Popular Democracy | Support | $999,000 |
| Crispus Attucks Association of York Pennsylvania | Support | $907,560 |
| Felton Institute | Support | $898,876 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is National Council On Aging Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Council On Aging Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1932384, based in Arlington, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is National Council On Aging Inc's EIN?
- National Council On Aging Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1932384.
- How much revenue does National Council On Aging Inc report?
- National Council On Aging Inc reported $97,548,522 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of National Council On Aging Inc's spending goes to programs?
- National Council On Aging Inc spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does National Council On Aging Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades National Council On Aging Inc B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does National Council On Aging Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on National Council On Aging Inc's latest Form 990 is $465,962, paid to Ramsey Alwin (President & Ceo).
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Data for National Council On Aging Inc (EIN 13-1932384) 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.