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Alcona County Commission on Aging

EIN 38-2028913 · Lincoln, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALCONA COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING PROMOTES DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND WELL-BEING TO THE SENIOR CITIZEN POPULATION OF ALCONA COUNTY. WE WILL ACHIEVE THIS BY INITIATING AND COORDINATING PROGRAMS THAT ANTICIPATE AND MEET THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OF OUR SENIOR CITIZEN COMMUNITY WHILE KEEPING THEM CONNECTED AND ACTIVE WITH THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
38
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$58,908, executive di

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 74% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% 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

    9 of 9 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 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 (5)
  1. $335,953 spent. HOME DELIVERED MEAL WAIVER (26,344 MEALS SERVED)
  2. $98,408 spent. STATE IN-HOME SERVICES (1,950 UNITS)
  3. $68,107 spent. CONGREGATE DINING (4,619 MEALS)
  4. $171,843 spent. HOMEMAKER AND IN-HOME WAIVER -------------(1,987.75 UNITS)- 51,435 GRAND PARENT ----------------------------------(5 CLIENTS)- 26,226 ESCHEAT RESPITE CARE ------------------------(1,020 UNITS)- 24,308 STATE ALTERNATIVE CARE AND IN-HOME WAVER ------(587 UNITS)- 18,154 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ----(553.50 UNITS)- 13,080 PERSONAL CARE AND IN HOME WAVER ---------------(216 UNITS)- 10,546 STATE AGING NETWORK SERVICES ---------------(122.25 UNITS)- 8,606 STATE IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE AND WAVER ------(196.25 UNITS)- 8,600 SENIOR HOUSING --------------------------------- (8 UNITS)- 6,415 SUNRISE COMMUNITY CENTER ----------------------- (VARIOUS)- 3,524 GRANTS AND SPECIAL PROJECT --------------------- (VARIOUS)- 488 HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER ------------------------- (VARIOUS)- 461
  5. HOMEMAKER AND IN-HOME WAIVER -------------(1,987.75 UNITS)- 51,435 GRAND PARENT ----------------------------------(5 CLIENTS)- 26,226 ESCHEAT RESPITE CARE ------------------------(1,020 UNITS)- 24,308 STATE ALTERNATIVE CARE AND IN-HOME WAVER ------(587 UNITS)- 18,154 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ----(553.50 UNITS)- 13,080 PERSONAL CARE AND IN HOME WAVER ---------------(216 UNITS)- 10,546 STATE AGING NETWORK SERVICES ---------------(122.25 UNITS)- 8,606 STATE IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE AND WAVER ------(196.25 UNITS)- 8,600 SENIOR HOUSING --------------------------------- (8 UNITS)- 6,415 SUNRISE COMMUNITY CENTER ----------------------- (VARIOUS)- 3,524 GRANTS AND SPECIAL PROJECT --------------------- (VARIOUS)- 488 HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER ------------------------- (VARIOUS)- 461

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 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 September 2025.

    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 May 1974.

    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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