Hardin County Council on Aging Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To improve the quality of life for those 60 and over in Hardin County.
- Income
- $1.6 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 7.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 85%
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 2
- Highest pay
- $56,105, prior 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
Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (7)
- $831,171 spent. Transportation services are a county-wide service available for doctor appointments, dentist appointments, rehabilitation visits, pharmacy trips, grocery shopping, banking, adult day care, senior meal site visits, socialization trips, and other needs as vehicles and drivers are available. Transportation services are also available for medical appointments outside of Hardin County. These services are the only local transportation option available in Hardin County other than taxi services, and have multiple vehicles, most of which are handicap accessible, multiple drivers, a mobility manager, dispatcher, data entry clerk, and scheduler. The services operate five days a week with varying hours. These services allow seniors the ability to remain independent, living in their own homes while remaining active members of the community.
- $271,714 spent. Adult day care services are available to help families keep an individual at home while remaining active in the community. Adult day care staff are well-trained and qualified, and include an RN, LPN, and CNAs to assist with care. Eligible individuals can come to the Center for the day and return to their home for evenings, which allows these individuals to maintain their roles within the family unit and the caregivers the ability to remain in the workforce. Health monitoring is provided by the licensed nurse, and individual care plans are coordinated by staff with family. Meaningful and purposeful activities are provided by a Certified Program Planner, and snacks and lunches are served. The Center is open five days a week with transportation provided as needed.
- $220,446 spent. Socialization services provide daily activities such as puzzles, bingo, card games, healthy eating classes, yoga, arthritis classes, coloring club, Bible study, monthly birthday parties, and other physical activities. Weekly and monthly programs include special speakers, music programs, aesthetic services, video games, health fairs, breakfast events, and baking days. Special events are also provided such as trip preview parties, holiday events and celebrations, and an Angel Tree. A nutritious lunch is provided daily to over 40 clients after morning activities, all for a voluntary donation only.
- $126,832 spent. Homemaker services enable elderly individuals to remain in their homes longer by providing the assistance of qualified and well-trained homemakers who provide light housekeeping duties on a regular schedule in the clients home. Available duties consist of laundry, dusting, sweeping, mopping, dishes, bathroom cleaning, and the elimination of clutter and safety hazards, along with any other chores that may arise. Services are provided for a voluntary donation.
- $124,541 spent. Chore services are provided for voluntary donations to individuals aged 60 and over in Hardin County. These services include mowing, trimming, leaf clean-up, minor home repairs, and snow and ice removal. Assistance is also available for the transition from nursing home or other assisted living arrangements to independent living arrangements.
- $74,727 spent. Outreach services provide information to seniors about the Centers services through a licensed social worker for voluntary donations. Assessments of the needs of clients are performed in their homes or by telephone in an effort to provide them with information and available community services, and assist them with making use of those services. Follow-up visits or phone calls take place to ensure linkage. Any concerns of elder abuse or other client concerns are handled by the social worker as needed, as well as letter writing, bill paying, mailings, and other needs.
- $69,393 spent. Information and referral services provide supportive and community services to those individuals 60 years of age or older with their needs at no cost. Services available include assistance with Medicaid and Medicare, income tax referrals, and referrals to community services and resources for clothing, food, community events, and other needs. Services are available for enrollment in Golden Buckeye and other programs available to these individuals. Quarterly newsletters are mailed to eligible individuals, and all incoming calls to the Center are handled by this service. Volunteer and community service workers are scheduled and donation drives are coordinated as needed.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1979.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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