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Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging Inc

EIN 54-1008875 · Front Royal, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SHENANDOAH AREA AGENCY ON AGING (SAAA) PROVIDES AND COORDINATESPROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH PROMOTE THE INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, HEALTHAND WELL BEING OF SENIOR AND DISABLED PERSONS. SAAA SERVES THE COUNTIES OF CLARKE, FREDERICK, PAGE, SHENANDOAH, WARREN AND THE CITY OF WINCHESTER. UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT, SAAA PROVIDES SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY FOR PERSONS AGE 60 AND OLDER WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LOW INCOME, FRAIL AND MINORITY OLDER PERSONS.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
53
Volunteers
58
Highest pay
$129,928, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 (1)
  1. $3.1 million spent. THE SHENANDOAH AREA AGENCY ON AGING SERVES RESIDENTS IN THE COUNTIES OF CLARKE, FREDERICK, PAGE, SHENANDOAH, AND WARREN, AS WELL AS THE CITY OF WINCHESTER, COVERING A SERVICE AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 1,652 SQUARE MILES. DURING FY2025, THE AGENCY'S MEALS ON WHEELS AND CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROGRAMS PROVIDED 96,253 MEALS TO OLDER ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. WELLTRAN DELIVERED 7,134 TRIPS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND 15,620 TRIPS TO SENIOR CENTERS, ENABLING OLDER ADULTS TO PARTICIPATE IN WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, RECEIVE A NUTRITIOUS MEAL MEETING AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF THE RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE FOR SENIORS, AND ATTEND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ADDRESSING LEGAL ISSUES, FRAUD AND SCAM PREVENTION, INSURANCE COUNSELING, AND OTHER TOPICS RELEVANT TO AGING ADULTS. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE AGENCY INCLUDE COMMUNITY-BASED CARE SUCH AS ADULT DAY CARE, PERSONAL CARE, TRANSPORTATION, HOMEMAKER SERVICES, OPTIONS COUNSELING, RESPITE CARE, HOME REPAIR AND RENOVATION, AND FRIENDLY CHECKING SERVICES.

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 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 September 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 1976.

    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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