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Athens Community Council on Aging Inc

EIN 58-0977680 · Athens, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ATHENS COMMUNITY COUNCIL ON AGING IS TO PROMOTE A LIFETIME OF WELLNESS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
335
Volunteers
640
Highest pay
$131,270, 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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. $796,346 spent. CENTER FOR ACTIVE LIVING IS TO PROVIDE ADULTS OF 50 PLUS YEARS OF AGE WAYS TO STAY ACTIVE, INDEPENDENT, AND THRIVING. CENTER FOR ACTIVE LIVING OFFERS DIVERSE PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING FITNESS CLASSES (YOGA, TAI CHI, LINE DANCING), EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS ON HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY, ARTS AND CRAFTS, TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, ALONG WITH AN ON-SITE CAF.
  2. $566,036 spent. THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM FOSTERS INDEPENDENT LIVING AND PREVENTS PREMATURE OR UNNECESSARY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF OLDER ADULTS AND THOSE WITH DISABILITIES.
  3. $1.9 million spent. THE SENIOR COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PROGRAM PROVIDES OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE LOW-INCOME, AGED 55 AND OLDER, AND UNABLE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT WITH PART-TIME WORK TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. ON-THE JOB AND BI-MONTHLY TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED.
  4. $3.2 million spent. THE CENTER FOR ACTIVE LIVING PROVIDES NOONDAY MEALS, WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, EDUCATION AND RECREATION. THE CENTER FOR ACTIVE LIVING IS A MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER DEDICATED TO OFFERING A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO OLDER ADULTS IN THE ATHENS AREA TO PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY IN UNIQUE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH RELATED SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES DOOR TO DOOR ESCORT TO ACCA PROGRAMS AND OTHER MEDICAL, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND SHOPPING TRIPS IN CLARKE COUNTY. THE GEORGIA STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERS FREE, UNBIASED COUNSELING ON HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND ISSUES INCLUDING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME AND PERSONAL CARE HOME RESIDENTS, PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND INVESTIGATES AND RESOLVES COMPLAINTS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. THE DEMENTIA RESOURCE PROGAM PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.
  5. THE CENTER FOR ACTIVE LIVING PROVIDES NOONDAY MEALS, WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, EDUCATION AND RECREATION. THE CENTER FOR ACTIVE LIVING IS A MULTI-PURPOSE CENTER DEDICATED TO OFFERING A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO OLDER ADULTS IN THE ATHENS AREA TO PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY IN UNIQUE SOCIAL, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH RELATED SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES DOOR TO DOOR ESCORT TO ACCA PROGRAMS AND OTHER MEDICAL, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND SHOPPING TRIPS IN CLARKE COUNTY. THE GEORGIA STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OFFERS FREE, UNBIASED COUNSELING ON HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND ISSUES INCLUDING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME AND PERSONAL CARE HOME RESIDENTS, PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND INVESTIGATES AND RESOLVES COMPLAINTS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. THE DEMENTIA RESOURCE PROGAM PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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