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Barrington Area Council on Aging Inc

EIN 36-3337705 · Barrington, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BARRINGTON AREA COUNCIL ON AGING, INC.'S ("BACOA OR ORGANIZATION")PURPOSE TO AUGMENT, ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET INDIVIDUAL'S FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN NEEDS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF VIBRANT, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 34%
Employees
9
Volunteers
240
Highest pay
$93,708, executive administrative director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 25

    14 of 14 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 March 31, 2026, 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 (6)
  1. $435,538 spent. STUDIES HAVE DEMONSTRATED THAT ISOLATION AND LONELINESS ARE SERIOUS HEALTH RISKS AND LEAD TO ILLNESS AND PREMATURE DEATH - ESPECIALLY FOR OLDER ADULTS. A "DAY OUT" RESPITE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WITH MILD COGNITIVE-RELATED ISSUES TO CONNECT AND ENGAGE WITH OTHERS WHILE ALSO PROVIDING CARE PARTNERS A NEEDED BREAK FROM CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES.
  2. $250,297 spent. BACOA SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING SUPPORT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF DAILY LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS.
  3. $53,152 spent. BACOA'S ACTIVITY AND LUNCH PROGRAM PROVIDES OLDER ADULTS WITH A HOT, NUTRITIOUS LUNCH AND A CHANCE TO PLAY BINGO. TAKES PLACE WEEKLY AT THE BARRINGTON PARK DISTRICT.
  4. $52,691 spent. BACOA'S AGING BETTER PROGRAM INCLUDES ACTIVE AGING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS THAT OFFER ACTIVITIES TO HELP OLDER ADULTS CREATE A LIFESTYLE THAT FITS THEIR NEEDS, WANTS, AND ABILITIES. WE ORGANIZE EDUCATIONAL, FUN, AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES TO COMBAT ISOLATION, LONELINESS, AND FOOD INSECURITY AND TO BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
  5. $47,287 spent. BACOA'S MEALS WITH WHEELS PROGRAM ENSURES NUTRITIONAL MEALS ARE ANNUALLY SERVED TO BARRINGTON AREA RESIDENTS UNABLE TO PREPARE MEALS FOR THEMSELVES EITHER BECAUSE OF POOR HEALTH OR LOW INCOME.
  6. $4,302 spent. BACOA'S AGENCY: PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE IDEAL HIGH SCHOOL RECIPIENT THAT DEMONSTRATES SUSTAINED SERVICE, PREFERABLY WITH OLDER ADULTS, STRONG LEADERSHIP, SOLID ACADEMIC COMMITMENT, AND THOUGHTFUL REFLECTION ON THEIR COMMUNITY ROLE. THIS STUDENT LEADS THROUGH ACTION AND CONNECTION AND PLANS TO CONTINUE CONTRIBUTING POSITIVELY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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