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Agewell Services of W Michigan

EIN 38-2033822 · Muskegon, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AGEWELL SERVICES MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY AGING AND MAXIMIZE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH NUTRITION, WELLNESS, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
110
Volunteers
261
Highest pay
$145,753, 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $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.

  • 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. $2.1 million spent. HOME DELIVERED - SERVE MEALS IN HOMES OF PARTICIPANTS IN MUSKEGON, OCEANA AND OTTAWA COUNTIES. TOTAL MEALS SERVED ARE 158,008.
  2. $673,576 spent. CONGREGATE - SERVE AT CONGREGATE LUNCH AND ACTIVITY MEAL SITES TO PARTICIPANTS IN MUSKEGON, OCEANA AND OTTAWA COUNTIES. TOTAL MEALS SERVED WAS 55,761.
  3. $344,217 spent. LIFECIRCLES PROVIDE LIFECIRCLES CLIENTS WITH MEALS AND NUTRITION SERVICES EITHER AT HOME OR IN A CONGREGATE SETTING. TOTAL MEALS SERVED WAS 51,857.
  4. $1.2 million spent. MEDICAID WAIVER - PROVIDE HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND A DAILY VISIT TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY AND YOUNGER ADULTS WITH DIABILITIES AS PART OF THE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES WAIVER. SERVED 221 PARTICIPANTS AND 46,670 MEALS. OTHER SERVICES - TO PROMOTE WELLNESS AND ENRICHMENT TO SENIORS. THIS INCLUDES WELLNESS, FULL PAY, ELDER ABUSE, TRANSPORTATION, MATTER OF BALANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
  5. MEDICAID WAIVER - PROVIDE HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND A DAILY VISIT TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY AND YOUNGER ADULTS WITH DIABILITIES AS PART OF THE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES WAIVER. SERVED 221 PARTICIPANTS AND 46,670 MEALS. OTHER SERVICES - TO PROMOTE WELLNESS AND ENRICHMENT TO SENIORS. THIS INCLUDES WELLNESS, FULL PAY, ELDER ABUSE, TRANSPORTATION, MATTER OF BALANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

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 March 1955.

    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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