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Preble County Council on Aging Inc

EIN 31-0830453 · Eaton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE WILL PARTNER WITH OUR COMMUNITY IN ASSURING THE BEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR SENIORS NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE. OUR VISION IS TO ADVOCATE AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR SENIORS TO REMAIN HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 65%
Employees
83
Volunteers
68
Highest pay
$84,495, 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. TRANSPORTATION - TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FOR PREBLE COUNTY SENIOR ADULT AND HANDICAP RESIDENTS TO LOCATIONS WITHIN 50 MILES OF EATON, OHIO PRIMARILY FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, BUT ALSO INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION TO PHARMACIES, GROCERY SHOPPING, AND OTHER ERRANDS. TRANSPORTATION IS ALSO PROVIDED TO PREBLE COUNTY RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT DAILY ATTENDANCE AT A MEAL SITE LOCATED AT THE SENIOR CENTER. THE COUNCIL MAINTAINS VEHICLES TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE, SEVERAL OF WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 302,995 MILES OF TRANSPORTATION.
  2. $1.1 million spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES - INCLUDES HOMEMAKER SERVICES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE IN-HOME SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS DESIGNED TO KEEP PERSONS AGE 60 AND OLDER, LIVING IN PREBLE COUNTY, IN THEIR OWN HOME FOR AS LONG AS FEASIBLY POSSIBLE. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 9,243 CONGREGATE MEALS TO 560 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED 58,945 HOME DELIVERED MEALS TO 420 INDIVIDUALS.THE HOMEMAKER STAFF PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSE CLEANING, GROCERY SHOPPING, AND LAUNDRY TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO PERFORM THESE TASKS THEMSELVES. ASSISTANCE CAN BE PROVIDED FOR SHORT-TERM OR LONG-TERM NEEDS AND SUPPLEMENTS ANY HELP AVAILABLE FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL STAFF WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH INSURANCE BENEFIT QUESTIONS INCLUDING MEDICARE, PROBLEM RESOLUTION, TAX RETURN PREPARATION, AND A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMS, SUCH AS HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP). THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES STAFF CONNECTS SENIORS AND/OR THEIR CAREGIVERS TO RELEVANT GROUPS WHICH PROVIDE SUPPORT. THIS CAN INCLUDE DISEASE SPECIFIC GROUPS SUCH AS ALZHEIMER'S, DIABETES, OR PARKINSON'S AS WELL AS GRIEF SUPPORT OR CAREGIVER SUPPORT.
  3. $424,429 spent. SENIOR CENTER - ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT PROMOTE GOOD MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE ARE PROVIDED TO ALL PERSONS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN A MODERN, WELL-EQUIPPED, DISABILITY ACCESSIBLE FACILITY, AND ARE DESIGNED TO MINIMIZE LONELINESS, ISOLATION, DEPRESSION, AND PHYSICAL DISABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE SENIOR ADULT. THE COUNCIL ACTS AS A HOST AGENCY FOR THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, PROVIDING JOB TRAINING TO INCOME ELIGIBLE PERSONS. THE COUNCIL UTILIZES THESE TRAINEES IN VARIOUS ROLES SUCH AS DISHWASHING, ANSWERING PHONES, AND FILING.

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 October 1973.

    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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