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Usaging

EIN 52-1052345 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

USAGING REPRESENTS & SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL NETWORK OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING & ADVOCATES FOR THE TITLE VI NATIVE AMERICAN AGING PROGRAMS THAT HELP OLDER ADULTS & PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES LIVE WITH OPTIMAL HEALTH, WELL-BEING, INDEPENDENCE & DIGNITY IN THEIR HOMES & COMMUNITIES.

Income
$33.7 million
Spending
$33.8 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
77
Volunteers
83
Highest pay
$467,982, chief executive officer

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

Weak: 29 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    42 of 42 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 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 (6)
  1. $28.9 million spent. SERVICES FOR THE AGING INCLUDE THE ELDERCARE LOCATOR, A NATIONAL CALL CENTER DESIGNED TO HELP OLDER ADULTS, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS LOCATE LOCAL AGING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE AGING NETWORK, INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH PLANNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING TO PROVIDE AGING SERVICES; ALIGNING HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE; PROMOTING SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT; SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS THROUGH INNOVATION, VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT AND RESPITE PROGRAMMING; SEEDING INNOVATION IN TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING FOR OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; AND SUPPORTING PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA TO THRIVE IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED $49,391,320 IN DONATED SERVICES FOR SERVICES FOR THE AGING.
  2. $1.3 million spent. ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS THE ASSOCIATION'S LARGEST TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PLATFORM OFFERING MEMBERS AND OTHER ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST POLICY AND PROGRAMMATIC DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD OF AGING, CAREGIVING, AND HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOCUS ON BEST PRACTICES IN AGING SERVICE DELIVERY, INFORMATION ON NEW TRENDS AND DIRECTIONS IN THE FIELD FROM EXPERTS AND LEARNING, NETWORKING AND ENGAGEMENT AS WELL WITH PEERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND BUSINESSES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS CAPACITY BUILDING AND TOPICAL POLLS AND SURVEYS OF MEMBERS TO GAUGE CHANGES IN OPERATIONS AND CRITICAL AND EMERGING ISSUES AS WELL AS CONDUCTING POLICY, LEADERSHIP AND TOPICAL MEETINGS TO EDUCATE AND EXCHANGE INFORMATION WITH MEMBERS.
  3. $649,173 spent. PUBLIC POLICY - USAGING ADVOCATES FOR IMPROVED LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY FEDERAL POLICY TO SUPPORT AGING WELL AT HOME THAT IS INFORMED BY OUR MEMBERS' EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE. WE EDUCATE CONGRESS, THE ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER POLICYMAKERS AND STAKEHOLDERS ON THE VALUE OF OUR MEMBERS' WORK AND ITS IMPACT ON OLDER ADULTS', PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS. USAGING DOES THIS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL POLICYMAKER VISITS, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ANALYSIS AND COMMENTS, SUPPORT FROM GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY, AN ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF OUR POLICY PRIORITIES AND MORE.
  4. $450,787 spent. EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND CONSULTING
  5. $113,766 spent. TRAINING
  6. $91,689 spent. COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH

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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 December 1982.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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