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Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging

EIN 34-1620774 · North Olmsted, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE WRAA IS TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT AGING INDIVIDUALS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE WELLNESS, INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, ADVOCACY AND QUALITY SERVICES.

Income
$127.3 million
Spending
$123.6 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
343
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$538,642, 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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $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

    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 (4)
  1. $72.0 million spent. PASSPORT IS A MEDICAID WAIVER WHICH ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND DISABILITIES TO RECEIVE ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT AND IN-HOME CARE SERVICES IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES RATHER THAN INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES, OR HOSPITALS. THESE WAIVERS ALSO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO HAVE MORE CONTROL OVER THEIR CARE AND REMAIN ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
  2. $24.9 million spent. MYCARE OHIO PROGRAM PROVIDES INTEGRATED AND MANAGED CARE SERVICES FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED POPULATIONS DUALLY ELIGIBLE FOR BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID BENEFITS.
  3. $12.0 million spent. TITLE III C NUTRITION SERVICES IS A NUTRITION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MEALS AND SOCIALIZATION TO OLDER ADULTS IN CONGREGATE SETTINGS SUCH AS SENIOR CENTERS AND MEALS TO FRAIL OLDER ADULTS IN THEIR HOMES. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY, PROMOTE SOCIALIZATION AND PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO THE HOMEBOUND. DURING 2024, WRAAA PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 1,172,410 UNITS OF MEALS.
  4. $8.7 million spent. TITLE III B INCLUDES SUPPORT SERVICES AND THE ADULT AND DISABILITY RESOURCE NETWORK (ADRN). SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES A RANGE OF SOCIAL SERVICES AIMED AT HELPING OLDER ADULTS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. FUNDS MUST SUPPORT ACCESS TO SERVICES, IN-HOME SERVICES AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE. THE ADRN IS A TRUSTED INFORMATION NETWORK PROVIDING ASSISTANCE, ACCESS AND COST EFFECTIVE CHOICES TO ADULTS OF ALL INCOMES, AGES AND ABILITIES. EACH ADRN PARTNER DEVELOPS FORMAL PARTNERSHIPS THAT WILL ASSIST CONSUMERS AS THEY TRANSITION FROM ONE CARE SETTING OR PUBLIC PROGRAM PAYER TO ANOTHER. ADRN SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE COMMUNITY LIVING OPTIONS FOR CONSUMERS AND INCLUDE: SPECIALIZED INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND REFERRALS, BENEFIT ASSISTANCE, OPTIONS COUNSELING AND SPECIALIZED CARE COORDINATION. WRAAA PROVIDED MORE THAN 105,000 TRANSPORTATION UNITS FOR LOCAL AGING SERVICES, NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAM, AND THE TRADITIONAL OAA TRANSPORTATION 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 December 1989.

    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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