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Licking County Aging Program Inc

EIN 31-0787851 · Newark, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LICKING COUNTY SENIORS BY CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
132
Volunteers
151
Highest pay
$153,848, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $3.3 million spent. THE NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDES MEALS IN BOTH A CONGREGATE SETTING AND IN INDIVIDUAL HOMES. LICKING COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SERVICE MUST BE AGE 60 AND OLDER AND UNABLE TO PREPARE A MEAL FOR THEMSELVES OR HAVE NO ONE ELSE TO ASSIST THEM ON A REGULAR BASIS. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ARE TO: 1) RELIEVE ISOLATION; 2) PROVIDE A NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEAL; 3) PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIALIZATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION; 4) HELP SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES AND 5) ASSURE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT RISK DUE TO PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL HANDICAP. WE CURRENTLY HAVE SEVEN CONGREGATE MEAL SITES - THREE IN NEWARK, AND ONE EACH IN JOHNSTOWN, BUCKEYE LAKE, PATASKALA AND UTICA.
  2. $1.3 million spent. HOMEMAKING, PERSONAL CARE, CAREGIVER AND CHORE SERVICES PROVIDE A MEANS OF HELPING OLDER ADULTS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES; THUS, REDUCING THE NEED FOR NURSING HOME PLACEMENT FOR MANY SENIORS. THE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH PERSONAL CARE (BATHING, DRESSING, ETC.), HOMEMAKER SERVICES (DUST, VACUUM, LAUNDRY, GROCERY SHOPPING, PRESCRIPTION PICK-UP, ETC.), RESPITE RELIEF FOR CAREGIVERS, AND CHORE SERVICES (HEAVY HOUSEHOLD CLEANING, YARD WORK, CARPET CLEANING, ETC.). THESE SERVICES PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ASSISTANCE IN ALLOWING SENIORS TO LIVE IN A SAFE AND CLEAN ENVIRONMENT.
  3. $443,028 spent. THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A MEANS OF ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND OTHER NECESSARY APPOINTMENTS FOR AMBULATORY AND WHEELCHAIR BOUND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF TRANSPORTATION. THE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ARE TO HELP PROVIDE LICKING COUNTY OLDER ADULTS WITH TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER NECESSARY PLACES, IF THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THEMSELVES OR DO NOT HAVE HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION. IN ADDITION, OUR TRANSPORTATION CAN HELP RELIEVE ISOLATION BY ALLOWING SENIORS TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES AT LCAP THAT CAN BE OF MENTAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL BENEFIT.
  4. $1.0 million spent. THERE ARE MANY OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED BY LCAP, INCLUDING ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL SERVICES, OUTREACH, ADULT DAY SERVICES, AND VISION IMPROVEMENT SERVICES. THESE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS OFFER SO MANY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SENIORS OF LICKING COUNTY, INCLUDING EXERCISE CLASSES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT, ART AND CRAFT CLASSES, ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH INSURANCE AND HOUSING NEEDS, LOW VISION AIDS AND BASIC EYE CARE, DAILY CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN OUR ADULT DAY CENTER, AND MUCH MORE. EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS IS AIMED AT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LICKING COUNTY SENIORS, BY CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1967.

    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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