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Ashe Services for Aging Inc

EIN 59-1762020 · W Jefferson, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF GENERATIONS ASHE IS CONNECTING PEOPLE, EMBRACING CHALLENGES, AND ENRICHING LIVES...FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
174
Volunteers
170
Highest pay
$76,678, 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

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 141% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 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 (1)
  1. $5.4 million spent. GENERATIONS ASHE PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES FOR OLDER AND DISABLED ADULTS IN ASHE COUNTY INCLUDING A VIBRANT SENIOR CENTER, THE COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (CAP),AN INTERGENERATIONAL DAY PROGRAM, IN-HOME AIDES SERVICES, NUTRITION SERVICES, AND AN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY. THE SENIOR CENTER IS A HUB OF VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND IS WELL-UTILIZED IN THE COMMUNITY WITH NEARLY 2000 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS AND OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EACH DAY. THE COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM MAINTAINS A STEADY CENSUS OF PARTICIPANTS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, A CHANGE IN THE STRUCTURE OF CASE MANAGEMENT PAYMENTS FROM MEDICAID SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED THE REVENUE IN THAT DEPARTMENT. THE OVERALL CASELOAD IN THIS DEPARTMENT HAS DECREASED AND CORRESPONDING CASE MANAGEMENT STAFFING HAS BEEN REDUCED. THE NUTRITION DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN ATTRACTING PARTICIPANTS BOTH FOR HOME-DELIVERED MEALS AND CONGREGATE NUTRITION. IN ADDITION, MORE INDIVIDUALS FROM THE COMMUNITY ARE BEING REACHED FOR SERVICES. THE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ASHE COUNTY SHARING CENTER TO PROVIDE WEEKEND BACKPACKS AND FRESH PRODUCE TO OUR CLIENTS MOST IN NEED. WE CONTINUE TO NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS TO REACH THOSE IN NEED OF MEALS AND CONTINUE TO NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF GETTING MEALS TO OUTLYING PARTS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE LEADERSHIP IN THIS DEPARTMENT HAS STABILIZED WITH GLENDA LUTHER, SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR, SUPERVISING AND ELEVATING SEVERAL LONG-TERM EMPLOYEES TO MORE ADVANCED LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. THIS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BE IDENTIFIED BY DONORS AND GRANTORS AS WORTHY OF INVESTMENT. IN-HOME AIDE SERVICES CONTINUE TO SUFFER FROM A SHORT-SUPPLY OF AVAILABLE WORKFORCE PARTICIPANTS. NONETHELESS, THE EXISTING EMPLOYEES IN THAT DEPARTMENT ARE RELIABLE IN REPORTING TO WORK AND SERVING THEIR CLIENTS. MANAGEMENT HAS BEEN CONSOLIDATED TO SUPERVISION BY ONE RN WITH CLERICAL SUPPORT. ADDITIONAL CHANGES MAY BE NECESSARY AS RECRUITMENT CONTINUES TO BE CHALLENGED AND LONG-TERM EMPLOYEES BEGIN TO RETIRE. THE INTERGENERATIONAL DAY PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BE A POPULAR CHOICE FOR THE COMMUNITY. THERE IS A WAITING LIST FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND THE ADULT DAY CARE POPULATION REMAINS STEADY WITH MANY PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE CONSISTENTLY PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM FOR YEARS. RECRUITMENT EFFORTS FOR PARTICIPANTS ARE CHALLENGING. BARRIERS FOR OLDER ADULTS INCLUDES THE STRAIN ON CAREGIVERS TO GET PARTICIPANTS TO THE PROGRAM. FUNDING SOURCES LIMIT PARTICIPATION FOR EAGER YOUNGER ADULTS. FINALLY, THE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE CONTINUES TO BE CHALLENGED WITH STAFFING. THE PROGRAM STILL DEPENDS HEAVILY ON VERY EXPENSIVE CONTRACT STAFFING TO MEET RATIOS FOR CARE. TURNOVER IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN THAT DEPARTMENT HAVE MADE RESIDENT RECRUITMENT CHALLENGING. RATES HAVE CHANGED AND NEW POLICIES FOR ADMISSIONS AND DISCHARGES HAVE HAD A POSITIVE FINANCIAL IMPACT.

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 April 1979.

    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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