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Central Maine Area Agency on Aging

EIN 01-0318051 · Augusta, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING AND INDEPENDENCE OF OLDER AND DISABLED ADULTS, WITH THE SUPPORT OF THEIR CARE PARTNERS, TO LIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY OF CHOICE.

Income
$12.7 million
Spending
$13.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 48%
Employees
374
Volunteers
242
Highest pay
$167,973, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $3.5 million spent. NUTRITION SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MEALS TO THOSE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES AS WELL AS THOSE ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS ABLE TO ATTEND THE CONGREGATE SITES. TITLE III NUTRITION (NUT) SERVICES SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE AT NUTRITIONAL RISK BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND NUTRITIONFOCUSED SUPPORTS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND THE ABILITY TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED THROUGH HOMEDELIVERED MEALS AND RELATED NUTRITION EDUCATION AND SCREENING ACTIVITIES, WITH MENUS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A REGISTERED DIETITIAN TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS. SERVICES ARE ALSO DELIVERED THROUGH CONGREGATE DINING WHERE ELIGIBLE CONSUMERS GATHER AT ONE OF THE AGENCY'S CENTERS AND PARTAKE IN A NUTRITIONAL MEAL WHILE SOCIALIZING WITH PEERS. THIS ADDRESSES THE SOCIAL ISOLATION THAT MANY OF THE AGED POPULATION FACE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. SOCIAL SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OUTREACH, LEGAL SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, ADULT DAY CARE, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO THE ELDERLY IN SIX COUNTIES. THE OBJECTIVE OF TITLE III-B OUTREACH SERVICES IS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY FOR OLDER ADULTS (AGE 60+) PREVENT OR DELAY INSTITUTIONALIZATION, SUPPORT DAILY LIVING NEEDS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, COMBAT SOCIAL ISOLATION, AND IMPROVE OR MAINTAIN OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE AND WELL-BEING. THIS IS DONE THROUGH PROVIDING INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES TO COMBAT ISOLATION, PROVIDING HOMEMAKER SERVICES, SHORT TERM CASE MANAGEMENT, AND COVERING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, PERSONAL CARE, ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES, CHORES, AND HOME MODIFICATION.IN FY25, SPECTRUM GENERATIONS SUPPORTED 6,686 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED 19,504 UNITS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $1.0 million spent. CAREGIVER & RESPITE/HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM-TITLE IIIE FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES ASSIST UNPAID FAMILY CAREGIVERS WHO SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, EDUCATION, CAREGIVER ASSESSMENTS, AND ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO REDUCE CAREGIVER STRESS AND SUSTAIN CAREGIVING CAPACITY. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE MEASURED THROUGH THE NUMBER OF CAREGIVERS SERVED, CAREGIVER ASSESSMENTS AND FOLLOWUP CONTACTS COMPLETED, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES DELIVERED TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES. THESE SERVICES IMPROVE CAREGIVER WELLBEING, STRENGTHEN THE ABILITY OF CAREGIVERS TO CONTINUE PROVIDING CARE, AND SUPPORT OLDER ADULTS IN REMAINING SAFELY IN THE COMMUNITY IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT AND THE STATE AND AREA PLANS ON AGING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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