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Williamson County Programs on Aging

EIN 37-1018674 · Herrin, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE DAILY ACTIVITIES AND INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. TO PROVIDE A TRAINING AND COUNSELING CENTER AND AS A CLEARING HOUSE FOR PROBLEMS OF OLDER PEOPLE. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. TO PROVIDE BROAD OVERALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT, EDIFICATION, OF SENIOR CITIZENS.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
19.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
125
Volunteers
9

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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

    8 of 8 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.

  • 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 September 30, 2025, 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. $1.3 million spent. WCPA'S COMMUNITY CARE HOMEMAKER SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSEHOLD AIDES WHO ARE EMPLOYED TO WORK IN THE HOMES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC HOUSEHOLD TASKS, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL SHOPPING, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, LAUNDRY, CLEANING, MEAL PREPARATION AND LIGHT WORK NEEDED TO MAINTAIN THE HOME. WCPA PROVIDES THESE SERVICES IN WILLIAMSON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.
  2. $388,743 spent. WCPA'S III-C-2 NUTRITION HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME DELIVERED MEALS TO ANY HOMEBOUND OR ISOLATED INDIVIDUAL AGE 60 OR OLDER AND HIS OR HER SPOUSE(REGARDLESS OF AGE). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH A HOT NUTRITIOUS NOON MEAL MONDAY THRU FRIDAY. HOME DELIVERED MEALS TO THE HOMEBOUND ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY INDIVIDUAL IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY THAT QUALIFIES UNDER CRITERIA TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A HOME DELIVERED MEAL. STAFF FROM WCPA AND VOLUNTEERS DELIVER MEALS THROUGHOUT WILLIAMSON COUNTY.
  3. $362,442 spent. WCPA'S III-C-1 NUTRITION CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM PROVIDES CONGREGATE MEALS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL AGE 60 OR OLDER AND HIS OR HER SPOUSE (REGARDLESS OF AGE). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH A HOT NUTRITIOUS MEAL IN A CONGREGATE SETTING. WCPA MAINTAINS CONGREGATE MEAL SITES AT FOUR LOCATIONS IN THE AREA.
  4. $170,854 spent. TITLE III-B OUTREACH, INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE, AND TRANSPORTATION ($75,208); TITLE III-D HEALTH SCREENINGS ($1,292); TITLE III-E FAMILY CAREGIVERS ($15,090); SENIOR HEALTH ASSISTANCE ($42,633); SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE ($10,927); TITLE XX DFI TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ($21,135); ADC COMMUNITY CARE ($15,213)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.

    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 1977.

    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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