Philadelphia Corporation For Aging is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1973, with $97,587,198 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$97.6M
▲ 5.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$89.1M
Net assets
$34.1M
Employees
478
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 Philadelphia Corporation For Aging: 88% 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 Philadelphia Corporation For Aging: 5 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A 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 Philadelphia Corporation For Aging: 6 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 Philadelphia Corporation For Aging: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To improve the quality of life for older philadelphians and people with disabilities and assist them in achieving their maximum level of health, independence, & productivity.
Access services-pca answered nearly 79,000 calls through its helpline in fy24, supporting older adults with referrals, transportation access (more then 100,000 trips), assessments, and more. pca also supported thousands of rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, and senior centers.
Community services-our network of 28 senior centers supported more than half a million consumer visits for health and wellness programs, employment assistance, meals and outreach and other event. programs also included legal and volunteer services, nutrition assistance, and access to farmers market vouchers.
Revenue grew from $94.4M (FY2013) to $97.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
8.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$57.3M
Total liabilities
$23.2M
Net assets
$34.1M
Salaries & benefits
$39.3M
44% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,587,198▲5.4% | $89,083,487▲10.2% | $34,060,151▲17.4% | $57,256,766▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $92,578,570▼13.9% | $80,853,223▲1.5% | $29,013,887▲22.4% | $54,079,800▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $107,503,812▲21.6% | $79,681,576▼4.3% | $23,701,867▲661% | $49,296,964▲43.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,420,112▲5.0% | $83,300,149▼0.9% | -$4,227,789▲89.5% | $34,478,381▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $84,188,463▼16.2% | $84,035,737▼15.2% | -$40,451,362▼55.0% | $32,268,411▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $100,493,305▼1.2% | $99,063,736▼4.2% | -$26,092,579▼117% | $34,572,780▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $101,699,528▼2.1% | $103,437,041▼0.6% | -$12,016,233▲34.4% | $37,589,200▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $103,884,674▲2.8% | $104,053,574▲1.7% | -$18,309,128▲18.4% | $37,156,381▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $101,034,203▲3.6% | $102,343,577▲6.0% | -$22,428,446▼208% | $36,231,614▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $97,534,845▲3.3% | $96,551,308▲4.8% | -$7,289,496▼882% | $39,303,390▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $94,395,465 | $92,137,414▲0.7% | $932,649▼77.3% | $39,492,589▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $91,459,793▼5.7% | $4,103,438▲342% | $38,288,839▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $97,007,976▼0.7% | -$1,695,438▼118% | $42,156,185▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $97,719,140▼0.2% | $9,394,451▲1121% | $45,283,084▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $97,950,167 | $769,298 | $43,289,781 | 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: Najja Orr — $322,138 (0.36% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Najja Orr | President and Ceo | 40 | $322,138 |
| Lisa Alexander | Associate General Counsel | 37.5 | $273,532 |
| George Derosa | Director of Information Techno | 37.5 | $237,611 |
| Joel Tebeest | Cfo (through 6/28/24) | 40 | $193,692 |
| Peter Gust | It Project Manager | 37.5 | $193,396 |
| Yvonne Haddad | Associate General Counsel | 37.5 | $186,121 |
| Laura Weinbaum | Coo | 40 | $176,773 |
| Denise Adamucci | Director | 3 | — |
| Eloise Young | Treasurer (through 6/30/24) | 5 | — |
| Glenn Bryan | Chair | 5 | — |
| Jacqueline Zinn | Director | 3 | — |
| John Whitman | Director | 3 | — |
| Louis A Bove | Director (through 6/30/24) | 3 | — |
| Louis Colbert | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Lynn Fields Harris | Secretary (through 6/30/24) | 5 | — |
| Nora Dowd Eisenhower | Director (through 2/21/24) | 3 | — |
| Norma Thomas | Director | 3 | — |
| Paul Nathanson | Director | 3 | — |
| Sandra Mcnally | Director | 3 | — |
| Satya Verma | Director | 3 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Service Access Management Inc | Protective Services | $1,816,400 |
| A-team Home Care Inc | Home Care | $1,466,181 |
| Total Health Home Care Corporation | Home Care | $1,431,193 |
| Ameribest Home Care Inc | Home Care | $1,077,864 |
| Hybrid It Group LLC | Information Technolo | $1,069,749 |
30 grants to Philadelphia Corporation For Aging totaling $697K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $10,398 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Support the weinberg fellowship project | 2023 | $43,547 |
| Philabundance | Feed food | 2023 | $17,238 |
| Philabundance | Feed food | 2023 | $15,425 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $70,000 |
| Philabundance | Feed food | 2022 | $18,632 |
| Philabundance | Feed food | 2022 | $17,418 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $11,833 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Philabundance | Food insecurity | 2021 | $12,332 |
| Philabundance | Food insecurity | 2021 | $10,306 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Covid-19 relief effort, operating support | 2020 | $53,291 |
| Philabundance | Food insecurity | 2020 | $21,696 |
| Philabundance | Food insecurity | 2020 | $14,382 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 1 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2020 | $10,000 |
11 grants totaling $114K in FY2018. All grants made by Philadelphia Corporation For Aging →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aid For Friends | Home delivered meals | $30,000 |
| Caring For Friends | Meal subsidies | $21,600 |
| Kleinlife | Meal subsidies | $16,400 |
| Presby's Inspired Life | Community base service grant | $11,000 |
| United Polish American Social Services | Community base service grant | $7,000 |
| Lgbt Elder Initiative | Community base service grant | $5,350 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc Delaware Valley Chapt | Community base service grant | $5,250 |
| Carie - Elder Initiative | Community base service grant | $5,000 |
| Ralston Center | Community base service grant | $5,000 |
| Senior Law Center | Community base service grant | $5,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Meals On Wheels | Meal subsidies | $2,000 |
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Data for Philadelphia Corporation For Aging (EIN 23-1905649) 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.