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Area Agency on Aging Planning and Service Area 2

EIN 31-1361630 · Dayton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING, PLANNING AND SERVICE AREA 2 IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE OLDER ADULTS IN ITS NINE-COUNTY COMMUNITY BY ADVOCATING FOR INDIVIDUALS, DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING A STRONG NETWORK OF SERVICES, AND PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS.

Income
$74.9 million
Spending
$74.4 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
178
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$330,478, exec. director/secretary

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 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. $44.8 million spent. OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGING ADMINISTERED WAIVER PROGRAMS FOR PASSPORT AND ASSISTED LIVING: PASSPORT IS FOR SENIORS AGE 60 AND OLDER WHO NEED THE LEVEL OF CARE PROVIDED IN A NURSING HOME, BUT WANT TO STAY IN THEIR HOME. IT IS A STATEWIDE PROGRAM FUNDED BY MEDICAID.THOSE WHO QUALIFY FOR PASSPORT WORK WITH A NURSE OR SOCIAL WORKER TO DEVELOP A PLAN OF CARE THAT CUSTOMIZES SERVICES TO HELP THEM REMAIN AT HOME. ONCE ENROLLED, A CASE MANAGER WORKS WITH THEM TO BE SURE NEEDS ARE MET WITH QUALITY SERVICES, AND THAT THE PLAN OF CARE IS ADJUSTED AS NEEDS CHANGE. THE ASSISTED LIVING WAIVER PROVIDES AND ALTERNATIVE TO NURSING FACILITY PLACEMENT. AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY PROVIDES A HOME-LIKE SETTING THAT IS LESS RESTRICTIVE AND LESS EXPENSIVE THAN A NURSING FACILITY. THE ASSISTED LIVING WAIVER IS AVAILABLE TO MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE ADULTS AND COVERS THE COST OF CARE IN CERTIFIED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES WHILE CONSUMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ROOM AND BOARD AT THE STATE-SET RATE
  2. $11.3 million spent. COMCARE IS FOR SENIORS WHO NEED SUPERVISION OR LIMITED ASSISTANCE TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT AT HOME. IT CAN ALSO OFFER SERVICES TO SUPPORT THOSE CARING FOR A FRAIL OLDER PERSON AT HOME.THOSE WHO QUALIFY FOR COMCARE MEET WITH A NURSE OR SOCIAL WORKER TO DEVELOP A PLAN OF CARE THAT CUSTOMIZES SERVICES TO ASSIST THEM AT HOME. ONCE ENROLLED, A CASE MANAGER WORKS WITH THEM TO BE SURE NEEDS ARE MET WITH QUALITY SERVICES, AND THAT THE PLAN OF CARE IS ADJUSTED AS NEEDS CHANGE.PARTICIPANT-DIRECTED CARE RECOGNIZES AND SUPPORTS EXISTING HOME CARE FROM SPOUSES, FAMILY, AND OTHERS, THUS PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE OPTION TO RECEIVE IN-HOME SERVICES. THE PARTICIPANT, "EMPLOYER" IS ABLE TO HIRE THEIR OWN "EMPLOYEE" TO PROVIDE CARE AND SERVICES IN THEIR HOME. EMPLOYEES CAN ASSIST WITH PERSONAL CARE, HOMEMAKING, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER SERVICES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE PARTICIPANT AND AREA AGENCY ON AGING PSA2. FORMAL TRAINING FOR THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT REQUIRED, HOWEVER AREA AGENCY ON AGING PSA 2 AND THE PARTICIPANT CAN SUPPLY TRAINING RESOURCES AS NEEDED.
  3. $8.3 million spent. MYCARE OHIO WAIVER IS A MANAGED CARE PLAN DESIGNED TO COORDINATE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE AGE 60 AND OVER WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID, WITH THE GOAL TO DELIVER BETTER COORDINATED CARE.
  4. $7.1 million spent. ADULT DAY SERVICE ALZHEIMER RESPITE SERVICES AGING MASTERY PROGRAM CAREGIVER EDUCATION AND RESPITE CASE MANAGEMENT/CARE COORDINATION CHORE SERVICES CONGREGATE MEALS ELDER ABUSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM HEALTHY LIVING HEAP OUTREACH HOME REPAIR HOME-DELIVERED MEALS HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION HOMEMAKER SERVICES LEGAL SERVICES LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN MATTER OF BALANCE NUTRITION SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM PERSONAL CARE SERVICE PROTECTIVE SERVICE RESPITE VISITING SENIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

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 April 1993.

    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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