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Ogemaw Commission on Aging

EIN 38-3381063 · West Branch, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE OGEMAW COMMISSION ON AGING IS A NON-SECTARIAN, NON-POLITICAL ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE OLDER CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, WITHIN THE COUNTY OF OGEMAW BY: A. PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, CONSULTATION AND ASSISTANCE TO INTERESTED GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS, WHO FOSTER THE WELL BEING OF OUR AGING CITIZENRY. B. ACCUMULATING, TABULATING AND STUDYING THE FACTUAL DATA RELATING TO AGING CITIZENS AND THEIR RESOURCES. C. DISSEMINATING INFORMATION CONCERNING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS HAVING TO DO WITH SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, HEALTH, NUTRITION AND HOUSING NEEDS OF OLDER AMERICANS. D. COOPERATING AND PLANNING WITH EXISTING GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE AGENCIES IN ORDER TO DEVELOP AND MAKE AVAILABLE NEEDED RESOURCES FOR OLDER AMERICANS THROUGHOUT OGEMAW COUNTY. E. THE OGEMAW COMMISSION ON AGING IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR A CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR OLDER AMERICANS.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
38
Highest pay
$61,900, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 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. $379,408 spent. HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND MEAL WAIVER - 73,443 MEALS SERVED
  2. $243,586 spent. CONGREGATE DINING - 17,518 MEALS SERVED
  3. $77,829 spent. ADULT DAY CARE - (10 CLIENTS)
  4. $284,269 spent. STATE IN-HOME SERVICES-----------------------------(30 CLIENTS)- 77,044 HOMEMAKER AND IN-HOME WAIVER ----------------(41 CLIENT SERVED)- 76,239 III B PERSONAL CARE AND IN-HOME WAVER--------------(42 CLIENTS)- 51,265 STATE ALTERNATIVE CARE AND IN-HOME WAIVER----------(45 CLIENTS)- 20,402 ESCHEAT RESPITE CARE ------------------------------( 5 CLIENTS)- 17,743 III - NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER REPITE ------------( 5 CLIENTS)- 17,598 STATE IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE AND WAIVER ------------( 4 CLIENTS)- 10,440 III E - HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER -----------------(30-40 CLIENTS)- 9,917 DISEASE PREVENTION, HEALTH PROMOTION --------------(30 CLIENTS)- 3,041 ELDER ABUSE --------------------------------------(100 CLIENTS)- 580
  5. STATE IN-HOME SERVICES-----------------------------(30 CLIENTS)- 77,044 HOMEMAKER AND IN-HOME WAIVER ----------------(41 CLIENT SERVED)- 76,239 III B PERSONAL CARE AND IN-HOME WAVER--------------(42 CLIENTS)- 51,265 STATE ALTERNATIVE CARE AND IN-HOME WAIVER----------(45 CLIENTS)- 20,402 ESCHEAT RESPITE CARE ------------------------------( 5 CLIENTS)- 17,743 III - NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER REPITE ------------( 5 CLIENTS)- 17,598 STATE IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE AND WAIVER ------------( 4 CLIENTS)- 10,440 III E - HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER -----------------(30-40 CLIENTS)- 9,917 DISEASE PREVENTION, HEALTH PROMOTION --------------(30 CLIENTS)- 3,041 ELDER ABUSE --------------------------------------(100 CLIENTS)- 580

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 June 1998.

    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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