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Mercer County Area Agency on Aging Inc

EIN 25-1296209 · Mercer, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OLDER ADULTS IN MERCER COUNTY AND ENABLE THEM TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.

Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
45
Volunteers
242
Highest pay
$119,916, ceo

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 June 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 (2)
  1. $3.4 million spent. AGING SERVICES: IN-HOME SERVICES- COORDINATED STAFF ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED BY TRAINED CARE MANAGERS TO DETERMINE WITH THE CLIENT WHAT SERVICES ARE NEEDED AND TO COORDINATE THEIR PROVISION. CLIENTS ARE CAREFULLY EVALUATED TO DETERMINE TYPES AND LEVELS OF SERVICES NEEDED. CLIENTS AND SERVICES ARE MONITORED REGULARLY AND ADJUSTMENTS IN SERVICES ARE MADE WHEN APPROPRIATE. SERVICES PROVIDED FOLLOWING ASSESSMENT BY A CARE MANAGER:ADULT DAY CARECAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAMHOME DELIVERED MEALSHOME SUPPORT SERVICESPERSONAL CARE SERVICESPROTECTIVE SERVICESASSESSMENTPERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMSPERSONAL CAREGUARDIANSHIP SERVICESHOME SUPPORTENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONSADULT DAY CARECARE MANAGEMENTHOME DELIVERED MEALSCONSUMER REIMBURSEMENTMEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND ASSISTIVE DEVICES# OF CONSUMERS SERVED 2024-2025 - 872# OF UNITS PROVIDED 2024-2025 - 120,260THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO PEOPLE 60 YEARS AND OLDER AT FOUR SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT MERCER COUNTY-GREENVILLE, GROVE CITY, SANDY LAKE, AND HERMITAGE. THESE SENIOR CENTERS PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO THE SENIOR POPULATION WHICH INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:CONGREGATE MEALSSOCIALIZATION/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES/OPPORTUNITIESLIFE SKILLS EDUCATION-HEALTH & SAFETY, CONSUMER EDUCATION/PROTECTION, NUTRITION EDUCATION, SELF-ENRICHMENT EDUCATIONCRIME PREVENTIONARTS & CRAFTSCOMPUTER CLASSESEXERCISE PROGRAMSVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESHEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES# OF PEOPLE SERVED IN 2024-2025 - 3569UNITS OF SERVICE PROVIDED 2024-2025 - 99,650
  2. $797,322 spent. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM--THE AGENCY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE MERCER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS THE MANAGING UNIT FOR THE MERCER COUNTY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (MATP). FUNDS FOR THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE PA DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUPPORT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS WHO NEED MEDICAL CARE. THE AGENCY ARRANGES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE PERSONS TO RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE, AND PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR THOSE WHO PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION. NUMBER OF PEOPLE SERVED: - 722 UNITS OF SERVICE PROVIDED: - 34,666 ONE WAY TRIPS: - 34,666

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 November 6, 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 June 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 March 1995.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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