Washington County Commission on Aging Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PLAN AND COORDINATE SYSTEMS OF SERVICES WHICH HELP OLDER AMERICANS, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES REGARDLESS OF AGE AND CAREGIVERS, MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ACCESS SERVICES, CAREGIVERS, IN-HOME SERVICES, HOUSING/LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES SERVICES, LEGAL SERVICES, GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM, FINANCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, RECREATION/EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND NUTRITION SERVICES INCLUDING PROVIDING CONGREGATE NUTRITION SITES.
- Income
- $4.1 million
- Spending
- $3.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 12.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
- Employees
- 54
- Volunteers
- 182
- Highest pay
- $186,071, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 14 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 June 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 (5)
- $1.1 million spent. HOME AND COMMUNITY BASE PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF SENIOR CARE, SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING SUBSIDY, MAP INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP), COMMUNITY HEALTH, MAP SITE, AGING IN PLACE, NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING CENTER FOR BENEFITS (NCOA), MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT(MIPPA), AND CDBG. SENIOR CARE - PROVIDES A NETWORK OF SERVICES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. OPERATES IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE ADULT EVALUATION AND REVIEW SERVICES OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. ASSESSMENTS, CASE MANAGEMENT AND IN- HOME SERVICE ARE PROVIDED FOR "AT RISK" INDIVIDUALS AGED 65 AND OLDER WHO MEET FINANCIAL AND FUNCTIONAL ELIGIBILITY. SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING SUBSIDY PROGRAM - PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUPERVISED CARE IN A FAMILY LIFE SETTING. PROVIDES MEALS, HOUSEKEEPING AND PERSONAL CARE TO QUALIFYING RESIDENTS WHO ARE 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES FOR ALL SENIORS, THEIR FAMILIES AND INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE INFORMATION. SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) - ASSISTS MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN UNDERSTANDING ALL PARTS OF MEDICARE AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE. THERE ARE OVER 31,000 RESIDENTS, 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER WITH APPROXIMATELY 19,000 RESIDENTS AGE 18+ WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND. MAP SITE - MARYLAND ACCESS POINT IS A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES AND TO STREAMLINE ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR LIFELONG INDEPENDENCE. THIS "NO WRONG DOOR" APPROACH WILL ASSIST SENIORS OVER AGE 50 OF ALL INCOME LEVELS AND YOUNGER DISABLED ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. AGING IN PLACE - THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS CLIENTS TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOME. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A BROAD VARIETY OF SUPPORTS PRIORITIZED USING MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS. MOST SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED AS A ONE TIME OFFERING. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING CENTER FOR BENEFITS ACCESS (NCOA)- GRANT FOR THE BENEFITS ENROLLMENT CENTER TO USE PERSON-CENTERED STRATEGIES IN A COORDINATED, COMMUNITY-WIDE APPROACH TO FIND AND ENROLL MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, BOTH SENIORS AGED 65+ YEARS AND ADULTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, WHO HAVE LIMITED INCOME AND RESOURCES INTO AVAILABLE BENEFITS. THIS GRANT IS INTENDED TO FOCUS ON SUSTAINING THE IMPACT OF THE BEC IN THE FUTURE, WHICH INCLUDES MAINTAINING BENEFITS OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT STRATEGIES. MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT (MIPPA) - DEMONSTRATES HOW STATE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING PROGRAMS, LOCAL AREA AGENCIES ON AGING AND MARYLAND ACCESS POINT SITES CAN WORK TOGETHER TO ENHANCE AND INTENSIFY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO HELP MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES UNDERSTAND AND APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME BENEFICIARIES SUCH AS THE LOW INCOME SUBSIDY PROGRAM, TO HELP WITH MEDICARE PART D PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM EXPENSES, MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS - Q-1 QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARY PROGRAM, AND SPECIFIED LOW INCOME MEDICARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM (LIS). THE AAA IS A SUB-RECIPIENT OF A CDBG GRANT IN COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF HAGERSTOWN. THE FUNDS ARE USED FOR NECESSARY HOME REPAIRS FOR QUALIFYING CLIENTS. HOME AND COMMUNITY BASE PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF SENIOR CARE, SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING SUBSIDY, MAP INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP), COMMUNITY HEALTH, MAP SITE, AGING IN PLACE, NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING CENTER FOR BENEFITS (NCOA), MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT(MIPPA), AND CDBG. SENIOR CARE - PROVIDES A NETWORK OF SERVICES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. OPERATES IN COOPERATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE ADULT EVALUATION AND REVIEW SERVICES OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. ASSESSMENTS, CASE MANAGEMENT AND IN- HOME SERVICE ARE PROVIDED FOR "AT RISK" INDIVIDUALS AGED 65 AND OLDER WHO MEET FINANCIAL AND FUNCTIONAL ELIGIBILITY. SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING SUBSIDY PROGRAM - PROVIDES TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUPERVISED CARE IN A FAMILY LIFE SETTING. PROVIDES MEALS, HOUSEKEEPING AND PERSONAL CARE TO QUALIFYING RESIDENTS WHO ARE 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. SENIOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES FOR ALL SENIORS, THEIR FAMILIES AND INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE INFORMATION. SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) - ASSISTS MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS IN UNDERSTANDING ALL PARTS OF MEDICARE AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE. THERE ARE OVER 31,000 RESIDENTS, 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER WITH APPROXIMATELY 19,000 RESIDENTS AGE 18+ WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND. MAP SITE - MARYLAND ACCESS POINT IS A SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES AND TO STREAMLINE ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR LIFELONG INDEPENDENCE. THIS "NO WRONG DOOR" APPROACH WILL ASSIST SENIORS OVER AGE 50 OF ALL INCOME LEVELS AND YOUNGER DISABLED ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. AGING IN PLACE - THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS CLIENTS TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR HOME. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A BROAD VARIETY OF SUPPORTS PRIORITIZED USING MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS. MOST SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED AS A ONE TIME OFFERING. NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING CENTER FOR BENEFITS ACCESS (NCOA)- GRANT FOR THE BENEFITS ENROLLMENT CENTER TO USE PERSON-CENTERED STRATEGIES IN A COORDINATED, COMMUNITY-WIDE APPROACH TO FIND AND ENROLL MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES, BOTH SENIORS AGED 65+ YEARS AND ADULTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, WHO HAVE LIMITED INCOME AND RESOURCES INTO AVAILABLE BENEFITS. THIS GRANT IS INTENDED TO FOCUS ON SUSTAINING THE IMPACT OF THE BEC IN THE FUTURE, WHICH INCLUDES MAINTAINING BENEFITS OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT STRATEGIES. MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT (MIPPA) - DEMONSTRATES HOW STATE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING PROGRAMS, LOCAL AREA AGENCIES ON AGING AND MARYLAND ACCESS POINT SITES CAN WORK TOGETHER TO ENHANCE AND INTENSIFY OUTREACH ACTIV
- $883,117 spent. NUTRITION PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF TITLE IIIC, SENIOR NUTRITION, COUNTY ADD'L, VOCA, AND NEED. TITLE IIIC - PROVIDES TO SENIOR CITIZENS WHO QUALIFY FOR CONGREGATE NUTRITION SERVICES AT VARIOUS SITES AND ALSO PROVIDES HOME DELIVERED NUTRITION SERVICES THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON COUNTY MARYLAND. SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM - PROVIDES CONGREGATE, HOME-DELIVERED, AND SHELF STABLE MEALS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY TO ELIGIBLE SENIORS WHO ARE AGE 60 OR OLDER AND LIVE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY.
- $284,311 spent. HEALTH PROMOTIONS, PREVENTIONS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF, MDOH- CHW, SENIOR CENTER, SENIOR FIT, AND GAMING COMMISSION. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER - THIS PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS CLIENTS TRANSITIONING FROM THE HOSPITAL TO A COMMUNITY SETTING. SENIOR CENTER - MULTI-SERVICE SENIOR CENTER THAT OFFERS A VARIETY OF CLASSES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A FOCAL POINT FOR ACTIVE, VIBRANT OLDER PERSONS.
- $686,252 spent. 4A FEDERAL OAA PROGRAMS (NON-NUTRITION) CONSISTS OF TITLE III B,D,E OMBUDSMAN AND TITLE III A. TITLE III - PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING; HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INFORMATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, HOMEMAKER, REFERRAL SERVICES, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. 4B OMBUDSMAN / ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OMBUDSMAN, AND SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (SMP). GUARDIANSHIP - THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A COURT APPOINTED GUARDIAN FOR QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS AGED 65 AND OVER WHO ARE INCAPABLE OF MAKING DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND WHO HAVE NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO ASSIST THEM. STATE OMBUDSMAN - THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS AN OVERSEER FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND KEEP CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES AND PERSONAL DIGNITY. SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (SMP) - GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MARYLAND WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS LOST DUE TO HEALTH INSURANCE FRAUD BY INCREASING THE PUBLIC'S ABILITY TO DETECT AND REPORT POSSIBLE FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE. 4C VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS 4D OTHER PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF INFO / TECHNOLOGY, RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, FUNDRAISING, AND GENERAL FUND. RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR INDIVIDUALS 55 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. PROGRAM TRANSITIONED IN FY25 FROM RSVP TO HELPING HANDS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. GENERAL FUND AND OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMS NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
- 4A FEDERAL OAA PROGRAMS (NON-NUTRITION) CONSISTS OF TITLE III B,D,E OMBUDSMAN AND TITLE III A. TITLE III - PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING; HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING, INFORMATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, HOMEMAKER, REFERRAL SERVICES, AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. 4B OMBUDSMAN / ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF GUARDIANSHIP, STATE OMBUDSMAN, AND SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (SMP). GUARDIANSHIP - THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A COURT APPOINTED GUARDIAN FOR QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS AGED 65 AND OVER WHO ARE INCAPABLE OF MAKING DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES AND WHO HAVE NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO ASSIST THEM. STATE OMBUDSMAN - THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS AN OVERSEER FOR RESIDENTS OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND KEEP CONTROL OVER THEIR LIVES AND PERSONAL DIGNITY. SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (SMP) - GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MARYLAND WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS LOST DUE TO HEALTH INSURANCE FRAUD BY INCREASING THE PUBLIC'S ABILITY TO DETECT AND REPORT POSSIBLE FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE. 4C VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS 4D OTHER PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF INFO / TECHNOLOGY, RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, FUNDRAISING, AND GENERAL FUND. RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR INDIVIDUALS 55 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. PROGRAM TRANSITIONED IN FY25 FROM RSVP TO HELPING HANDS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. GENERAL FUND AND OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMS NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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