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Aging Forward

EIN 43-1056482 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF AGING FORWARD IS FOCUSTED ON CREATING SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE, LIFELONG LEARNING, AND HEALTHY LIVING DESIGNED BY, WITH AND FOR OLDER ADULTS THROUGH AN INTERFAITH NETWORK OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$407,283
Spending
$434,214
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
4
Highest pay
$89,060, 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $93,336 spent. THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER CARE CONNECTIONS PROGRAM, SUPPORTED IN FY 2024 BY ADMINISTRATION ON COMMUNITY LIVING/COMMUNITY CARE CORP, VOLUNTEER CARE COMPANIONS SERVE AS TRUSTED ALLIES, HELPING OLDER ADULTS NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WITH GREATER EASE AND CONFIDENCE. IN FY 2024, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED 124 OLDER ADULTS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF 79 TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WHO TOGETHER PROVIDED 558 TRIPS AND CONTRIBUTED 1,059 HOURS OF SERVICE. VOLUNTEERS OFFERED DOOR-THROUGH-DOOR TRANSPORTATION, APPOINTMENT REMINDERS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND POST-VISIT FOLLOW-UP-ENSURING PARTICIPANTS WERE NOT ONLY ABLE TO ACCESS CARE BUT ALSO FELT SUPPORTED BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER MEDICAL VISITS.
  2. $88,856 spent. THE BREAKTIME CLUB, SUPPORTED IN FY 2024 THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE MID- AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING, PROVIDES A SAFE AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO CANNOT BE LEFT ALONE, WHILE OFFERING FAMILY CAREGIVERS MUCH-NEEDED RESPITE. DURING THE YEAR, THE PROGRAM SERVED 200+ OLDER ADULT CAREGIVERS AND CARE RECIPIENTS ACROSS FIVE LOCATIONS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY METRO AREA. THESE FIVE LOCATIONS PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 42 SESSIONS PER LOCATION, AND 4,348 HOURS OF RESPITE CARE IN TOTAL, WITH THE SUPPORT OF 51 VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTED 2,190 HOURS OF SERVICE. BY COMBINING PROFESSIONAL OVERSIGHT, TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, BREAKTIME CLUB REDUCES CAREGIVER STRESS, ENHANCES WELL-BEING, AND STRENGTHENS THE ABILITY OF FAMILIES TO SUSTAIN THEIR CAREGIVING ROLES.
  3. $120,615 spent. AGING FORWARD ALLOCATES A PORTION OF ITS PROGRAM EXPENSES TO EDUCATION AND THE SHARING OF BETTER PRACTICES ACROSS ITS NATIONAL NETWORK. THESE INVESTMENTS SUPPORT INITIATIVES SUCH AS THE SEPTEMBER 2024 CONFERENCE, WHICH BROUGHT TOGETHER LEADERS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION; A SERIES OF MONTHLY WEBINARS DESIGNED TO BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND FOSTER INNOVATION; AND THE MANAGEMENT OF AN ONLINE RESOURCE LIBRARY THAT PROVIDES ONGOING ACCESS TO TOOLS, TEMPLATES, AND BEST PRACTICES. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS ENSURE THAT AFFILIATE LEADERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTIONS NEEDED TO ENHANCE THEIR IMPACT IN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE.

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 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 1977.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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