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Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs Inc

EIN 35-1329223 · Lafayette, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENABLING LOW-INCOME & DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO ATTAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, MOTIVATION & TO SECURE THE OPPORTUNITY NEEDED FOR THEM TO BECOME FULLY SELF-SUFFICIENT, OR IN THE CASE OF DISABILITY, INDEPENDENT & SELF-SUFFICIENT TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE; TO INTERVENE AT CRITICAL POINTS IN THE CAUSES OF POVERTY; ENABLE LOW-INCOME & DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS TO WORK TO IMPROVE THEIR SELF- SUFFICIENCY; ASSIST OLDER & DISABLED PERSONS TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE & DIGNITY & TO PROVIDE CONTINUING RESEARCH RELATED TO THE PROBLEMS OF AGING AND POVERTY.

Income
$14.4 million
Spending
$13.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
93
Volunteers
227
Highest pay
$160,058, executive di

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

    17 of 17 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 (5)
  1. $6.1 million spent. ENERGY ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY AND LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO MEET ENERGY BILLS TO ASSURE THAT THEY HAVE HEAT THROUGH THE WINTER.
  2. $2.4 million spent. AREA AGENCY ON AGING - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES TO OLDER INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING PREPARATION AND SERVING OF MEALS, PROVISION OF IN-HOME HEALTH AND HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES, ACCESS TO SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER, AND INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE.
  3. $1.5 million spent. CARE MANAGEMENT - PROVIDES A SYSTEM THAT ENSURES DELIVERY OF APPROPRIATE SERVICES TO SENIOR AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $2.6 million spent. HOUSING - PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT BENEFITS TO LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME PERSONS, OLDER ADULTS, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS, HOMELESS PERSONS, AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS. IN 2024, 848 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED. WEATHERIZATION - PROVIDES ENERGY AUDITS OF HOMES IN ORDER TO HELP THE OCCUPANT CONSERVE ENERGY AND SAVE MONEY. IN 2024, 89 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED. COMMUNITY SERVICES - PROVIDES VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED PERSONS WITHIN AREA IV AGENCY'S EIGHT-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. IN 2024, 227 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM PROVIDING 814 HOURS OF SERVICES. TRANSPORTATION - TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS AND TRIPS FOR 2024 WERE 3,187 AND 4,258. AREA IV TRANSIT PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION FOR OLDER OR MOBILITY-IMPAIRED PERSONS IN BENTON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE. AREA IV PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL PERSONS RESIDING IN RURAL TIPPECANOE COUNTY.
  5. HOUSING - PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT BENEFITS TO LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME PERSONS, OLDER ADULTS, PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS, HOMELESS PERSONS, AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS. IN 2024, 848 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED. WEATHERIZATION - PROVIDES ENERGY AUDITS OF HOMES IN ORDER TO HELP THE OCCUPANT CONSERVE ENERGY AND SAVE MONEY. IN 2024, 89 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED. COMMUNITY SERVICES - PROVIDES VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED PERSONS WITHIN AREA IV AGENCY'S EIGHT-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. IN 2024, 227 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM PROVIDING 814 HOURS OF SERVICES. TRANSPORTATION - TOTAL NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS AND TRIPS FOR 2024 WERE 3,187 AND 4,258. AREA IV TRANSIT PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION FOR OLDER OR MOBILITY-IMPAIRED PERSONS IN BENTON COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE. AREA IV PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL PERSONS RESIDING IN RURAL TIPPECANOE COUNTY.

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 October 13, 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 July 1984.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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