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Mountain Aging Partners Inc

EIN 56-0936674 · Hendersonvlle, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MOUNTAIN AGING PARTNERS, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE AND ENRICHING SERVICES ENABLING OLDER ADULTS TO AGE IN PLACE. WE ARE UNWAVERING PARTNERS FOR OLDER OLDERS AND THOSE THAT CARE FOR THEM.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
23.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
33
Volunteers
254
Highest pay
$41,250, 2024 / 2025 executive director

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 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 (4)
  1. $511,290 spent. THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOT OR FROZEN, NUTRITIOUS MEALS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY TO ELIGIBLE HOMEBOUND ADULTS WHO WISH TO REMAIN LIVING INDEPENDENTLY. ALL MEALS MEET THE ONE-THIRD RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. MEALS ARE DELIVERED BY CARING VOLUNTEERS WHO ENJOY A FRIENDLY VISIT WITH CLIENTS DURING MEAL DELIVERY OR BY DIRECT SHIPMENT TO THE CLIENT'S DOORSTEP. WHEN NECESSARY, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE MEALS TO ELIGIBLE, AT-RISK ADULTS WHO ARE DISABLED AND HOMEBOUND BUT MAY BE UNDER THE AGE OF 60. IN ADDITION, PET FOOD IS PROVIDED TO CLIENTS WITH ANIMALS. (Expenses $ 36,697 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 160)
  2. $274,046 spent. THE SUPPORT SERVICES FUNCTIONS INCLUDE PROGRAMS SUCH AS CAREGIVER CONSULTATION, CAREGIVER RESPITE GRANTS, COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATION, AND A HEAT RELIEF PROGRAM. STAFF ASSIST CAREGIVERS AND OLDER ADULTS IN MAKING INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WHERE NEEDED, COORDINATORS ASSIST CLIENTS IN APPLYING FOR SERVICES OR ADVOCATE ON THEIR BEHALF. IN ADDITION, RESPITE GRANTS PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CAREGIVERS WHO REQUIRE TIME AWAY FROM THEIR LOVED ONE. FANS ARE PROVIDED TO OLDER ADULTS WHO NEED RELIEF FROM THE SUMMERTIME HEAT.
  3. $102,529 spent. THE CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROGRAM IS LOCATED AT THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN HENDERSON COUNTY. FIVE DAYS A WEEK, A HOT NUTRITIOUS LUNCH IS PROVIDED TO CLIENTS. FOR THOSE CLIENTS WHO DO NOT DRIVE, TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH APPLE COUNTRY TRANSPORTATION (PART OF WNC SOURCE), WITHIN SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES. (Expenses $ 36,697 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 160)
  4. THE LIQUID NUTRITION PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS (ENSURE/GLUCERNA) TO ELIGIBLE OLDER ADULTS TO ASSIST IN MAINTAINING A PROPER DIET. MANY CLIENTS BENEFITING FROM THIS PROGRAM SUFFER FROM A CHRONIC ILLNESS, DIGESTIVE ISSUES, OR THE INABILITY TO CHEW SOLID FOODS. A PHYSICIAN'S RECOMMENDATION IS REQUIRED FOR ELIGIBILITY.

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

  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 June 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 May 1969.

    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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