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Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio Inc

EIN 34-1310295 · Toledo, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AREA OFFICE ON AGING OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO, INC. PROMOTES THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF OLDER ADULTS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$49.0 million
Spending
$49.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
228
Volunteers
338
Highest pay
$193,489, ceo/president

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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (56)
  1. $23.6 million spent. PASSPORT
  2. $3.4 million spent. LUCAS COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES LEVY
  3. $6.6 million spent. CONTRACT PROGRAMS
  4. $618,919 spent. TITLE III-E - CAREGIVER SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATION
  5. $6,224 spent. NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE CORPS
  6. $16,335 spent. TITLE VII - ELDER ABUSE
  7. $401,591 spent. ALZHEIMER'S RESPITE CARE
  8. $389,119 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
  9. $485,708 spent. NUTRITION CONGREGATE TITLE III C-1
  10. $18,218 spent. TITLE VII - OMBUDSMAN
  11. $506,136 spent. NSIP
  12. $1.4 million spent. TITLE III-C-2
  13. $254,906 spent. KINSHIP NAVIGATOR
  14. $189,868 spent. RSVP
  15. $131,418 spent. THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE
  16. $221,395 spent. SENIOR NUTRITION FARMERS MARKET
  17. $640,595 spent. VDHCBS
  18. $74,484 spent. LWL
  19. $79,786 spent. ADRN
  20. $30,395 spent. HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  21. $19,236 spent. CLS
  22. $29,086 spent. RESIDENT SVC COORDINATOR PROGRAM
  23. $262,648 spent. OHIO HOUSING TRUST FUND
  24. $210,235 spent. HOUSING DEPARTMENT
  25. $877,006 spent. PLAN 4 HOME
  26. $23 spent. 50+ SPORTS CLASSIC
  27. $81,565 spent. MINORITY OUTREACH & EQUITY
  28. $92,342 spent. WELLNESS WORKS
  29. $113,921 spent. CDBG
  30. $52,084 spent. MIPPA
  31. $28,949 spent. DART
  32. $1,173 spent. INDIRECT CLINICAL
  33. $1,145 spent. RD CONTRACTS
  34. $84,602 spent. DH/MEDICAL MUTUAL
  35. $131,240 spent. HDM ASSESSOR
  36. $17,566 spent. STATE OPIOID STIMULANT RESP
  37. $10,529 spent. SNAP
  38. $944,651 spent. HEALTHY AGING GRANT
  39. $2,971 spent. TRANSPORTATION NAVIGATION
  40. $19,874 spent. AGE FRIENDLY
  41. $48,811 spent. WESTHAVEN HOUSING COORDINATION
  42. $4,724 spent. HOME MEDS
  43. $434,816 spent. ARPA III B
  44. $264,419 spent. ARPA III C1
  45. $788,681 spent. ARPA III C2
  46. $13,591 spent. ARPA III D
  47. $3,742 spent. ARPA III E ADM
  48. $30,000 spent. ARPA III E SVC
  49. $772,376 spent. GUIDING PATHS FOR SENIORS
  50. $145,196 spent. US AGING
  51. $7,665 spent. REFINANCING PROJECT
  52. $2,000 spent. LOCAL RESERVE FUND
  53. $50,164 spent. HOME CHOICE
  54. $9,155 spent. OBLTSS
  55. $40,246 spent. TITLE III-D
  56. $1.0 million spent. III-B

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 September 1980.

    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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