Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE OHIO DISTRICT 5 AREA AGENCY ON AGING, INC. PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION, COORDINATION AND SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR CAREGIVERS AND RESOURCE NETWORKS THAT SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL CHOICE, INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY.THE ORGANIZATION'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED SERVICE SYSTEM FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN ASHLAND, CRAWFORD, HURON, KNOX, MARION, MORROW, RICHLAND, SENECA AND WYANDOT COUNTIES; TO DETERMINE THE NEED FOR SERVICE, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE NEEDS OF THE LOW INCOME AND ISOLATED ELDERLY; TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY OF A VARIETY OF SERVICES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF SERVICES PROVIDED; TO ASSIST IN SECURING AND MAINTAINING MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY IN A HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR THE OLDER INDIVIDUAL; TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE OLDER INDIVIDUAL.
- Income
- $56.6 million
- Spending
- $56.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 88%
- Employees
- 178
- Volunteers
- 65
- Highest pay
- $294,894, chief executive officer
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: 56 out of 100.
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 42% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 40% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% 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 2516 of 16 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 (4)
- $38.5 million spent. PASSPORT SERVICES:PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE, HOMEMAKER, RESPITE CARE, HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, CHORE SERVICE, TRANSPORTATION, ADULT DAY CARE, MINOR HOME MODIFICATION, HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES, NUTRITION CONSULTATION, SOCIAL WORK COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT BY A REGISTERED NURSE OR LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER.THE PROGRAM SERVED 2,036 CONSUMERS IN 2024. (PASSPORT & ASSISTED LIVING TOTAL) (PASSPORT ONLY - 1,567)
- $10.0 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CAREGIVER SERVICES:HOME DELIVERED/CONGREGATE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, HOMEMAKER, PERSONAL CARE, ADULT DAY CARE, LEGAL, AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT & MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.CAREGIVER SERVICES SERVED 32,995 CLIENTS IN 2024.
- $3.0 million spent. SENIOR NUTRITION:HEALTH ASSESSMENT/MONITORING, MEDICATION OVERSIGHT, INTERMITTENT SKILLED NURSING SERVICES NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH A THIRD-PARTY PAYOR; ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL CARE; ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSEKEEPING; LAUNDRY AND MAINTENANCE; 3 NUTRITIOUS MEALS PER DAY; DAILY SUPERVISION/CUING/PROMPTS; SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING; 24-HOUR, ON-SITE RESPONSE CAPABILITY.SERVED 5,601 CONSUMERS IN 2024.
- $3.9 million spent. CORPORATE ACTIVITIES
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 November 6, 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 March 1990.
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 November 4, 2026.
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