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Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services Inc

EIN 39-1132382 · Kenosha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY FAMILIES AND PREVENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY BY PROVIDING SERVICES SUCH AS HOME DELIVERED MEALS, CONGREGATE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION AND MANY OTHER PROGRAMS.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
66
Volunteers
472
Highest pay
$161,951, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 80% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (9)
  1. $1.0 million spent. INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE AND ACCESS - INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO OLDER PERSONS IS PROVIDED BY PHONE, ON-LINE OR THROUGH OFFICE VISITS. ASSISTANCE IN ACCESSING SERVICES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FAMILY CARE PROGRAM AND OTHER LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS ARE ALSO PROVIDED.
  2. $555,259 spent. MEALS ON WHEELS-VOLUNTEERS DELIVER MEALS TO ELDERLY OR DISABLED PERSONS IN THEIR HOMES. LUNCH AND EVENING MEALS ARE AVAILABLE WEEKDAYS AND ON WEEKENDS. THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM ENABLES THE ELDERLY, THE SICK AND THE DISABLED TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES WITH HELP FROM PEOPLE WHO CARE. THROUGH MEALS ON WHEELS, HOME-DELIVERED MEALS ARE PROVIDED TO PERSONS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS AND ARE AT RISK OF GOING TO A NURSING HOME.
  3. $449,330 spent. FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDES HOME VISITING SERVICES TO PARENTS WITH INFANTS, TODDLERS AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN THAT STRENGTHEN PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS AND NUTURING. THE MAIN PROGRAMS UNDER FAMILY SERVICES ARE FAMILY PRESERVATION, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND TEEN PARENT. THERE ARE ALSO OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE. THE GOALS OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, HELP PARENTS PROVIDE A CARING, NURTURING, AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, TO PROMOTE THE BUILDING OF DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS FOR YOUTH, AND TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY FAMILIES.
  4. $245,254 spent. FOSTER GRANDPARENT - CONNECTS SENIOR ROLE MODELS WITH YOUTH WHO HAVE EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS. SENIORS RECEIVE ENRICHMENT WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORT AND COMFORT TO CHILDREN HELPING TO PROMOTE A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE.
  5. $127,468 spent. VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION - VOLUNTEER DRIVERS PROVIDE RIDES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SHOPPING, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL TRIPS.
  6. $74,877 spent. FRIENDLY VISITOR - VOLUNTEERS MAKE WEEKLY VISITS TO FRAIL ELDERLY PERSONS IN THEIR HOMES TO PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP AND TO REDUCE ISOLATION.
  7. $194,804 spent. ADULT NUTRITION - LUNCH-TIME MEALS ARE SERVED WEEKDAYS AT SIX LOCATIONS FOR PERSONS AGED 60 AND OVER. ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED.
  8. $112,143 spent. R.S.V.P. (RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) - RETIREES AGE 55 AND OVER ARE RECRUITED AS VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE THEIR VALUABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS WITH NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE TRAINING, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES MATCHING THEIR SKILLS AND INTERESTS, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, RECOGNITION AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.
  9. $120,336 spent. COMMUNITY CARE CORP - PROVIDE MINOR HOME REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE TO SENIORS OR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO PROMOTE AGING IN PLACE AND TO PREVENT COMMUNITY BLIGHT. CLIENTS ENJOY IMPROVED LIVING CONDITIONS AND A REDUCTION IN SAFETY CONCERNS DUE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS MADE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 October 1969.

    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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