Eldercircle
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EMPOWER OLDER ADULTS TO MAINTAIN ACTIVE LIVING & HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING SERVICES, RESOURCES & REFERRALS SO THEY MAY REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES LONGER
- Income
- $813,806
- Spending
- $914,596
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 11.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 61%
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 225
- Highest pay
- $45,771, executive di
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
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 23% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 38% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $130,628 spent. VOLUNTEER SERVICES - RSVP CONNECTS ADULTS SEEKING MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH MORE THAN 40 NONPROFITS WHO ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO COMPLETE A PROJECT THAT FULFILLS THEIR MISSION. THE VOLUNTEER'S SKILLS, INTERESTS, EXPERIENCE AND AVAILABILITY AR MATCHED WITH THE POSITIONS THAT AREA NONPROFITS AND AGENCIES ARE SEEKING TO FILL. VOLUNTEERS AGE 55 AND OLDER ARE ENROLLED IN RETIRED & SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) WHICH IS A PART OF THE SENIOR CORPS WHICH IS AMERICA'S LARGEST VOLUNTEER NETWORK FOR PEOPLE 55 AND OVER WITH OVER 40,000 VOLUNTEERS TACKLING TOUGH ISSUES IN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE. ANNUALLY, APPROXIMATELY 800 VOLUNTEERS SERVE A COMBINED TOTAL OF OVER 90,000 HOURS IN MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN APPROXIMATELY 60 LOCATIONS.
- $95,329 spent. ADULT DAY STAY THROUGH A SUPPORTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS PEOPLE EXPERIENCING ISOLATION DUE TO PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL DEMANDS. ADULT DAY SERVICE PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH MEANINGFUL CONNECTION, A SENSE OF BELONGING AND AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE IN A COMMUNITY SETTING THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT, RECREATION AND ESSENTIAL HEALTH SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS HAVE A CHOICE OF ACTIVITIES, EXERCISE AND SOCIAL INTERACTION WHICH HELP MAINTAIN PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND ENABLE THEM TO REMAIN LIVING IN THEIR HOME AND THEIR COMMUNITY. ANNUALY, APPROXIMATELY 40 PARTICIPANTS AND CAREGIVERS ARE SERVED.
- $256,942 spent. IN-HOME CARE & RESPITE ELDERCIRCLE IS A LICENSED PROVIDER THAT PROVIDES A PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE TAHT HELPS MAINTAIN AND SUPPORT HEALTHY INDEPENDENT AGING IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY. OLDER ADULTS CAN ENJOY THEIR DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES SAFELY AND CONFIDENTLY WITH A LITTLE EXTRA HAND FROM A TRAINED IN-HOME CARE COMPANION. AS A LEADER OF IN-HOME SERVICES IN ITASCA COUNTY, ELDERCIRCLE'S IN-HOME SERVICES ALSO PROVIDE CAREGIVERS A RESPITE BREAK & CHANCE TO RECHARGE. ELDERCIRCLE'S LICENSED NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE ENSURES OLDER ADULTS MAINTAIN AS MUCH SELF-SUFFICIENCY AS POSSIBLE, WHILE FAMILY MEMBERS REMAIN AT EASE KNOWING THEIR LOVED ONE IS RECEIVING PERSONAL, TRUSTWORTHY CARE. ANNUALY, ELDERCIRCLE SERVES APPROXIMATELY 100 PARTICIPANTS AND CAREGIVERS.
- $268,584 spent. LAWN MOWING & SNOW REMOVAL PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR LAWN MOWING AND SNOW REMOVAL FOR PERSONS 60+ WHO QUALIFY WITHIN INCOME GUIDELINES. ELDERCIRCLE MAINTAINS A RELIABLE LIST OF PROVIDERS. EXPENSES 45,418. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 31,120. REVENUE 64,560. ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION VOLUNTEER DRIVERS PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS ANYWHERE IN MINNESOTA FOR INDIVIDUALS 60+. TRANSPORTATION IS CRUCIAL TO ENSURE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND THE AVAILABILITY OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS GREATLY AFFECTS QUALITY OF LIFE, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO REMAIN IN ONE'S HOME AND STAY CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY. EXPENSES 76,437. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 11,919. GUARDIANSHIP ELDERCIRCLE SERVES AS DEDICATED TRAINED COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIANS FOR INDIVIDUALS 50+ WHO NEED HELP MAKING DAILY LIFE DECISIONS. MOST WARDS HAVE NO FAMILY, OR FAMILY IS NOT THE BEST CHOICE, AND HAVE BEEN FOUND UNABLE TO MAKE DAILY DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES. ELDERCIRCLE DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY FINANCIAL CONSERVATORSHIPS. EXPENSES 22,191. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. HEALTH & WELLNESS PROVIDES EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH THROUGH A VARIETY OF CLASSES, SUCH AS MATTER OF BALANCE, CHRONIC DISEASE, SELF-MANAGEMENT, LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC PAIN, LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS, BONE BUILDERS AND DIABETES CLASS. EXPENSES 26,334. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. GROCERY SHOPPING & DELIVERY A WEEKLY SERVICE THAT OFFERS GROCERY SHOPPING AND DELIVERY FOR ANYONE (NO AGE OR INCOME GUIDELINES) LONG TERM OR FOR SHORT TERM RECOVERY SO ADULTS CAN REMAIN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES. OFFERED IN BIGFORK, GRAND RAPIDS, AND DEER RIVER AND NASHWAUK AREAS. EXPENSES 12,558. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. SUPPORT GROUPS ELDERCIRCLE OFFERS MULTIPLE SUPPORT GROUPS. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FOR CAREGIVERS OF AN AILING PARENT, CHILD, SPOUSE, OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS OF ANY AGE WHO ARE LIKELY FACING A VARIETY OF NEW RESPONSIBILITIES, MANY OF WHICH ARE UNFAMILIAR OR INTIMIDATING. AT TIMES, CAREGIVERS OFTEN FEEL OVERWHELMED AND ALONE, AND THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS A SAFE PLACE TO DISCUSS CONCERNS. THESE GROUPS MEET THROUGH OUT ITASCA AND NORTHERN ST LOUIS COUNTY. EXPENSES 19,380. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. COMMUNITY PLANNING & CARE INTEGRATION PROJECT THIS PROJECT DEVELOPED A WEB BASED PLATFORM CALL ALL ABOUT AGING. ALL ABOUT AGING IS A RESOURCE NETWORK THAT HELPS PEOPLE FIND AND CONNECT WITH PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS WEB BASED PROGRAM ALSO ALLOWS FOR SENDING SECURE, HIPPA COMPLIANT REFERRALS. EXPENSES 66,265. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACTIVE LIVING SPACE IS A SPACE FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING AND PROMOTING A WIDE VARIETY OF OLDER ADULT PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING MULTIGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IT IS A COLLABORATIVE SPACE WITH THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, ITASCA COUNTY YMCA AND ELDERCIRCLE. COMMITTEE ON AGING IS A COORDINATED MONTHLY MEETING COMPRISED OF MEMBERS FROM SENIOR CENTERS THROUGHOUT ITASCA COUNTY. THESE MEETINGS ROTATE AT DIFFERENT SENIOR CENTERS AND SPEAKERS FOCUS ON AGING ISSUES AND CONCERNS. THE MEMBERS THAT ATTEND BRING THE INFORMATION BACK TO EACH CENTER TO SHARE. AGING NETWORK IS A BI-MONTHLY MEETING THAT BRING PROFESSIONAL TOGETHER WHO SERVE PEOPLE 55+. AARP TAX AID IS A FREE TAX ASSISTANCE AND PREPARATION FOR LOW-TO- MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. ALTHOUGH SPECIAL ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO THOSE AGES 60 AND OLDER, THE SERVICE IS OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY OF ANY AGE, AND AARP MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.
- LAWN MOWING & SNOW REMOVAL PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR LAWN MOWING AND SNOW REMOVAL FOR PERSONS 60+ WHO QUALIFY WITHIN INCOME GUIDELINES. ELDERCIRCLE MAINTAINS A RELIABLE LIST OF PROVIDERS. EXPENSES 45,418. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 31,120. REVENUE 64,560. ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION VOLUNTEER DRIVERS PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS ANYWHERE IN MINNESOTA FOR INDIVIDUALS 60+. TRANSPORTATION IS CRUCIAL TO ENSURE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND THE AVAILABILITY OF TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS GREATLY AFFECTS QUALITY OF LIFE, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO REMAIN IN ONE'S HOME AND STAY CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY. EXPENSES 76,437. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 11,919. GUARDIANSHIP ELDERCIRCLE SERVES AS DEDICATED TRAINED COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIANS FOR INDIVIDUALS 50+ WHO NEED HELP MAKING DAILY LIFE DECISIONS. MOST WARDS HAVE NO FAMILY, OR FAMILY IS NOT THE BEST CHOICE, AND HAVE BEEN FOUND UNABLE TO MAKE DAILY DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES. ELDERCIRCLE DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY FINANCIAL CONSERVATORSHIPS. EXPENSES 22,191. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. HEALTH & WELLNESS PROVIDES EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH THROUGH A VARIETY OF CLASSES, SUCH AS MATTER OF BALANCE, CHRONIC DISEASE, SELF-MANAGEMENT, LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC PAIN, LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS, BONE BUILDERS AND DIABETES CLASS. EXPENSES 26,334. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. GROCERY SHOPPING & DELIVERY A WEEKLY SERVICE THAT OFFERS GROCERY SHOPPING AND DELIVERY FOR ANYONE (NO AGE OR INCOME GUIDELINES) LONG TERM OR FOR SHORT TERM RECOVERY SO ADULTS CAN REMAIN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES. OFFERED IN BIGFORK, GRAND RAPIDS, AND DEER RIVER AND NASHWAUK AREAS. EXPENSES 12,558. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. SUPPORT GROUPS ELDERCIRCLE OFFERS MULTIPLE SUPPORT GROUPS. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FOR CAREGIVERS OF AN AILING PARENT, CHILD, SPOUSE, OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS OF ANY AGE WHO ARE LIKELY FACING A VARIETY OF NEW RESPONSIBILITIES, MANY OF WHICH ARE UNFAMILIAR OR INTIMIDATING. AT TIMES, CAREGIVERS OFTEN FEEL OVERWHELMED AND ALONE, AND THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS A SAFE PLACE TO DISCUSS CONCERNS. THESE GROUPS MEET THROUGH OUT ITASCA AND NORTHERN ST LOUIS COUNTY. EXPENSES 19,380. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. COMMUNITY PLANNING & CARE INTEGRATION PROJECT THIS PROJECT DEVELOPED A WEB BASED PLATFORM CALL ALL ABOUT AGING. ALL ABOUT AGING IS A RESOURCE NETWORK THAT HELPS PEOPLE FIND AND CONNECT WITH PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS WEB BASED PROGRAM ALSO ALLOWS FOR SENDING SECURE, HIPPA COMPLIANT REFERRALS. EXPENSES 66,265. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACTIVE LIVING SPACE IS A SPACE FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING AND PROMOTING A WIDE VARIETY OF OLDER ADULT PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING MULTIGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IT IS A COLLABORATIVE SPACE WITH THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, ITASCA COUNTY YMCA AND ELDERCIRCLE. COMMITTEE ON AGING IS A COORDINATED MONTHLY MEETING COMPRISED OF MEMBERS FROM SENIOR CENTERS THROUGHOUT ITASCA COUNTY. THESE MEETINGS ROTATE AT DIFFERENT SENIOR CENTERS AND SPEAKERS FOCUS ON AGING ISSUES AND CONCERNS. THE MEMBERS THAT ATTEND BRING THE INFORMATION BACK TO EACH CENTER TO SHARE. AGING NETWORK IS A BI-MONTHLY MEETING THAT BRING PROFESSIONAL TOGETHER WHO SERVE PEOPLE 55+. AARP TAX AID IS A FREE TAX ASSISTANCE AND PREPARATION FOR LOW-TO- MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. ALTHOUGH SPECIAL ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO THOSE AGES 60 AND OLDER, THE SERVICE IS OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY OF ANY AGE, AND AARP MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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