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Council on Aging of Volusia County Inc

EIN 59-1160221 · Daytona Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, CRITICAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION ON BEHALF OF OLDER PERSONS IN VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, WITH THE PURPOSE OF ASSURING TO THEM THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY AND PERSONAL WELFARE.

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
150
Volunteers
182
Highest pay
$136,848, co-executive director & cfo

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

Weak: 40 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 87% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $8.0 million spent. OLDER AMERICANS ACT - UNDER THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT LEGISLATION, U.S. RESIDENTS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO THE PEOPLE WITH THE MOST ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL NEED. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, HOMEMAKING, PERSONAL CARE, MATERIAL AID, TRANSPORTATION, IN-HOME AND IN-FACILITY RESPITE, CAREGIVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT, INFORMATION, REFERRAL, OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING.COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY - THE STATE OF FLORIDA GENERAL REVENUE PROGRAM PROVIDES IN-HOME SERVICES FOR CLIENTS OVER 60 YEARS OF AGE WHO HAVE BEEN ASSESSED FUNCTIONALLY IMPAIRED BY TRAINED CASE MANAGERS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES FOLLOW-UP VISITS AND PROVIDES LINKS TO OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, HOMEMAKING, PERSONAL CARE, RESPITE, ADULT DAY CARE, MEALS, EMERGENCY ALERT RESPONSE SYSTEMS, MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, MATERIAL AID AND PEST CONTROL.ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE - THE STATE FUNDED PROGRAM PROVIDES RESPITE CARE SERVICES, INCLUDING IN-HOME SERVICES AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS FOR THE VICTIMS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND PROVIDES TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS OF THESE VICTIMS.HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY - THE GOAL OF THE HCE PROGRAM IS TO ENCOURAGE THE PROVISION OF CARE FOR ELDERS IN FAMILY-TYPE LIVING ARRANGEMENTS IN PRIVATE HOMES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INSTITUTIONAL CARE. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES CAREGIVERS TO PROVIDE, ON A NOT-FOR-PROFIT BASIS, BASIC SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE, AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE IN ARRANGING SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR ELDERLY RELATIVES OR NON-RELATIVES. CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUBSIDY PAYMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED CAREGIVERS AND/OR VENDORS ON BEHALF OF ELIGIBLE CLIENTS.
  2. $683,212 spent. PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM - THE COUNCIL ON AGING IS THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CARING FOR THE MOST INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS AS DETERMINED BY THE COURT TO BE UNABLE TO MANAGE THEIR OWN AFFAIRS. GUARDIANSHIP MAY BE FOR THE PERSON, THEIR PROPERTY, OR BOTH. COA ALSO ACTS AS A PROFESSIONAL GUARDIAN EXPANDING THE PROGRAM TO THOSE THAT DO NOT QUALIFY UNDER THE PUBLIC PROGRAM.
  3. $289,310 spent. SENIOR CENTERS - THE COUNCIL ON AGING OPERATES AND MAINTAINS FOUR FULL-TIME SENIOR CENTERS THROUGHOUT VOLUSIA COUNTY. PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED ON THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION. ALLOTMENTS FROM VOLUSIA COUNTY CITIES, CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC AND PARTICIPANTS, MEMBERSHIP DUES, AND PROGRAM FEES OFFSET THE COSTS OF OPERATING THE CENTERS.

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 March 1968.

    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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