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Vantage Aging

EIN 51-0148544 · Akron, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE PERSPECTIVE ON AGING. OUR VISION IS THAT EVERY OLDER ADULT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE AND AGE WITH INDEPENDENCE, PURPOSE AND DIGNITY. WE PROVIDE CAREER PATHWAY WORKFORCE TRAINING THROUGH OUR SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, NUTRITIOUS MEAL DELIVERY THROUGH OUR MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHEAST OHIO PROGRAM, TARGETED VOLUNTEERISM THROUGH OUR AMERICORPS SENIORS RSVP PROGRAM, AND IN-HOME SUPPORTS THROUGH OUR HOME WELLNESS PROGRAM.

Income
$13.4 million
Spending
$13.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
944
Volunteers
238
Highest pay
$111,819, cfo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 September 30, 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 (4)
  1. $9.0 million spent. WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS: THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) IS A JOB-TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS LOCATED IN 38 OHIO COUNTIES AND 37 INDIANA COUNTIES. FUNDED UNDER GRANTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL), OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGING (ODA), AND INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PAID, PART-TIME JOB TRAINING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE LOW-INCOME ADULTS AGE 55 AND OLDER PLACED WITH NONPROFIT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (TRAINING SITES) FOR TRAINING. SCSEP PROVIDES A DUAL BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES, IMPROVING JOB READINESS OF OLDER WORKERS WHILE EXPANDING THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY LOCAL TRAINING SITES.
  2. $2.8 million spent. MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHEAST OHIO: MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHEAST OHIO: SUPPORTING THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS IN PORTAGE, SUMMIT, STARK AND WAYNE COUNTIES, THE MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHEAST OHIO PROVIDES HOMEBOUND AND DISABLED CLIENTS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR DELICIOUS AND NUTRICIOUS MEALS TO BE DELIVERD TO THEIR HOME TO SUPPORT THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTINUUM OF CARE, EACH VISIT INCLUDES A WELLNESS CHECK, WHERE TRAINED DRIVERS CAN ASSESS POTENTIAL HEALTH ISSUES, SUCH AS FALL-RISK ASSESSMENTS. CONGREGATE DINING OPTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS TO PROVIDE HEALTHY MEAL ALTERNATIVES AND SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVENT SOCIAL ISOLATION.
  3. $337,717 spent. AMERICORPS SENIORS RETIRED AND SERNIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP): AMERICORPS SENIORS RSVP: AS ONE OF THE LARGEST VOLUNTEER NETWORKS IN THE NATION, RSVP IS A PROGRAM OF THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PROVIDES VOLUNTEERS AGE 55 AND OLDER WITH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES. RSVP VOLUNTEERS ADDRESS CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS AND TAKE ON NEW NATIONAL INITIATIVES TO MEET THOSE NEEDS.WITH A STRONG CORP OF EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS, RSVP HELPS TO BUILD CAPACITY AND OUTREACH EFFORTS FOROVER 70 ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING FOOD PANTRIES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. VANTAGE AGING PROVIDES RSVP PROGRAMMING IN SUMMIT, MEDINA, GEAUGA, WAYNE, DELAWARE, FRANKLIN AND HAMILTON COUNTIES.
  4. $434,413 spent. HOME WELLNESS SOLUTIONS: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE AND WELLNESS SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE HOMES OF OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUAL PLANS ARE CUSTOMIZED ACCORDING TO AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CLIENT'S NEEDS AND CARE COORDINATIONS WITH THE ORGANIZATION IDENTIFIES ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS THAT MAY BENEFIT THE CLIENT. HOME HEALTH AIDES PROVIDE HANDS-ON CARE FOR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLS) WITHIN THE CLIENT'S HOME, INCLUDING BATHING, DRESSING, FEEDING, TOILETING, GROOMING, ORAL CARE, WALKING OR USE OF A WHEELCHAIR. HOMEMAKER SERVICES PROVIDE HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, SHOPPING, AND MEAL PREPARATION TO SUPPORT CLIENT INDEPENDENCE. CHORE SERVICES HELP WITH HEAVY HOUSEHOLD CLEANING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 May 1978.

    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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