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Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging Inc

EIN 48-0874448 · Hays, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NORTHWEST KANSAS AREA AGENCY ON AGING (NWKAAA) PROVIDES SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS; DEVELOPS AND COORDINATES PROGRAMS WHICH HELP THEM REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES.NWKAAA STRIVES TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THOSE OVER 60; TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE PROGRAMS THAT HELP SENIORS REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES; TO COORDINATE AND EVALUATE EXISTING PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR SENIORS; AND TO PROVIDE NEEDED SERVICES WHICH HELP ELDERLY STAY INDEPENDENT WITH COMFORT AND DIGNITY. NWKAAA IS PART OF A NATIONAL NETWORK OF AGENCIES CREATED IN 1973 BY THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT. IT IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ADMINISTERING OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROGRAMS IN THE 18 COUNTIES OF NORTHWEST KANSAS.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
78
Volunteers
78
Highest pay
$114,200, executive director

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.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (2)
  1. $1.2 million spent. HOMESTEAD NUTRITION PROJECTFEDERAL TITLE III-C (1) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESTHE OBJECTIVES OF THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III-C, PART (1) NUTRITION SERVICES ARE TO PROVIDE OLDER PERSONS WITH LOW COST NUTRITIOUS MEALS, APPROPRIATE NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE NUTRITION SERVICES IN A CONGREGATE SETTING.FEDERAL TITLE III-C (2) - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESTHE OBJECTIVES OF THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III-C, PART (2) NUTRITION SERVICES ARE TO PROVIDE OLDER PERSONS WITH LOW COST NUTRITIOUS MEALS, APPROPRIATE NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE NUTRITION SERVICES DELIVERED TO THE HOME.U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURETHE OBJECTIVES OF THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ARE TO IMPROVE THE DIETS OF SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, NEEDY PERSONS IN CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE, AND TO INCREASE THE MARKET FOR DOMESTICALLY PRODUCED FOODS ACQUIRED UNDER SURPLUS REMOVAL OR PRICE SUPPORT OPERATIONS.
  2. $2.4 million spent. SERVICES FOR THE AGINGFEDERAL TITLE III-B U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESTHE OBJECTIVES OF THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III-B ARE TO (1) HELP OLDER PERSONS SECURE AND MAINTAIN MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY IN A HOME ENVIRONMENT; (2) REMOVE BARRIERS TO INDEPENDENCE FOR OLDER PERSONS; AND (3) PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR THE VULNERABLE ELDERLY. THE FUNDS PROVIDED ARE TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND SENIOR CENTERS.FEDERAL TITLE III-D U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESTHE OBJECTIVE OF THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III-D IS TO PROVIDE SOCIAL INTERACTION AND SOME SOCIAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO ELDERLY PEOPLE IN A FIXED LOCATION FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF HOURS.FEDERAL TITLE III-E - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESTHE OBJECTIVE OF THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III-E IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION.

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 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 September 2025.

    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 February 1979.

    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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