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EIN 56-1035065 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AGENCY EXISTS TO PROVIDE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES SO THAT OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES CAN REMAIN INDEPENDENT FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE WHILE REMAINING IN THEIR HOMES.

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$9.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
129
Volunteers
104
Highest pay
$142,222, president

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

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $3.7 million spent. HOME CARE: A PROGRAM SERVING PRIMARILY AT-RISK OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHOSE DESIRE TO REMAIN AT HOME IS IMPEDED BY THEIR CHALLENGES TO OBTAIN CARE AND SUPPORT FOR THEMSELVES FROM THE HUMAN SERVICES DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE PROGRAMS IN THIS AREA TARGET THOSE WHO NEED CARE MANAGEMENT, SERVICE COORDINATION, IN-HOME AIDE AND/OR OTHER SERVICES TO REMAIN SAFE IN THE COMMUNITY. A TOTAL OF 3,271 CLIENTS WERE SERVED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. IN HOME AIDE: PERSONAL CARE, RESPITE, MEAL PREPARATION AND HOME MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR FRAIL OR AT-RISK OLDER ADULTS, ALLOWING THEM TO REMAIN IN THE HOME SETTING.
  2. $1.4 million spent. HOME MAINTENANCE: SKILLED STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND SUBCONTRACTORS PROVIDE MINOR HOME REPAIRS, ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS AND WEATHERIZE HOMES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY. EXAMPLES OF THIS WORK INCLUDE BUILDING RAMPS, INSTALLING GRAB BARS, WEATHERIZING HOMES, REPAIRING/REPLACING HVAC SYSTEMS, AND OTHER SERVICES AIMED AT SUPPORTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OLDER ADULTS. A TOTAL OF 387 CLIENTS WERE SERVED DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR.
  3. $1.7 million spent. ADULT DAY CARE: THE AGENCY HAS PROVIDED ADULT DAY CARE SINCE 1978 AND CURRENTLY OPERATES FOUR CERTIFIED CENTERS CALLED TOTAL LIFE CENTERS. THE CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN RALEIGH, CARY, GARNER AND WENDELL, AND ARE COMBINATION HEALTH/SOCIAL CENTERS (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GARNER WHICH IS A SOCIAL MODEL.) THE PROGRAMS ARE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY CARF AND OFFER SUPERVISED ACTIVITIES AND CARE FOR VULNERABLE OLDER ADULTS AND SOME YOUNGER ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS CAREGIVERS TO RECEIVE RESPITE AND TO CONTINUE PROVIDING CARE AT HOME, AND FOR THE CARE RECIPIENT TO DELAY OR PREVENT INSTITUTIONALIZATION. PROFESSIONAL STAFF OFFER AN ENRICHING ATMOSPHERE AND STIMULATING PROGRAMS FOR PARTICIPANTS. 117 PARTICIPANTS WERE SERVED.
  4. $1.0 million spent. ACCESS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION: SERVICES INCLUDE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, OPTIONS COUNSELING, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, TRANSPORTATION, MEDS COMMUNITY PHARMACY / HEALTH PROMOTION, FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM, CAREGIVER SUPPLIES PROGRAM AND HEALTH PROMOTION/DISEASE PREVENTION EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING. PROVIDING ACCESS TO ACCURATE, TIMELY INFORMATION ALONG WITH CONNECTING THE PUBLIC TO RESOURCES TO MEET ELDERCARE AND AGING IN PLACE CHALLENGES IS A PRIMARY EFFORT OF THIS WORK, INCLUDING PROVIDING AN ONLINE PUBLIC SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF RESOURCES AND MATERIALS IN PRINT AND ELECTRONIC FORMAT. STAFF PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SPEAKING EVENTS AND 1:1 CONSULTATIONS WITH MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. 8,604 CLIENTS WERE SERVED IN THIS AREA DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
  5. $384,406 spent. SENIOR CENTERS: THE NORTHERN WAKE SENIOR CENTER IS A FULL SERVICE FACILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS WHO ATTEND CLASSES IN THE AREAS OF FITNESS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ART, HEALTH PROMOTION AND MORE. MEMBERS AND VISITORS ARE ENGAGED IN SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNITY, SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERISM. 8,717 OLDER ADULTS WERE SERVED.

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 November 6, 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 December 1974.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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