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Active Aging Inc

EIN 25-1500945 · Meadville, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE AS THE DESIGNATED AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR CRAWFORD COUNTY, PA. TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM FOR PERSONS AGED 60 AND OLDER IN CRAWFORD COUNTY, PA.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
45
Volunteers
213
Highest pay
$157,263, executive di

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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (5)
  1. $516,582 spent. HOME DELIVERED MEALS - NUTRITIOUS MEALS ARE DELIVERED TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS ON A WEEKLY BASIS IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO PREPARE THEIR DAILY MEAL. SERVED 88,660 MEALS TO 558 CLIENTS.
  2. $423,981 spent. CARE MANAGEMENT - ASSISTING OLDER ADULTS IN ACCESSING, COORDINATING, AND MONITORING AGIN AND LONG-TERM SERVICES. 2,825 HOURS FOR 965 CLIENTS
  3. $432,625 spent. SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTERS - REPRESENTS THE COST OF OPERATING CENTERS FOR THE ELDERLY FOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THERE ARE FOUR CENTERS AND ONE ADDITIONAL SATELLITE CENTER. SERVED 57,311 UNITS OF SERVICE TO 839 UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS.
  4. $3.0 million spent. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE CONGREGATE MEALS, VOLUNTEER SERVICES, PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION,OUTREACH, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, OMBUDSMAN, REGIONAL OMBUDSMAN COORDINATION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, PROTECTIVE SERVICE INTAKE, DOMICILLIARY CARE, GUARDIANSHIP, CONSUMER REIMBURSEMENT, EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AND PERSONAL CARE.
  5. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE CONGREGATE MEALS, VOLUNTEER SERVICES, PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION,OUTREACH, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, OMBUDSMAN, REGIONAL OMBUDSMAN COORDINATION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, PROTECTIVE SERVICE INTAKE, DOMICILLIARY CARE, GUARDIANSHIP, CONSUMER REIMBURSEMENT, EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AND PERSONAL CARE.

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 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 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 February 1988.

    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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