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Area Agency on Aging for North Florida Inc

EIN 59-1844633 · Tallahassee, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT. WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES ARE VALUED AND HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO LIVE LIFE WITH DIGNITY. WE COORDINATE A VARIETY OF HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL PROVIDERS IN FOURTEEN FLORIDA COUNTIES TO ASSIST SENIORS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE OUR CLIENTS' INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY WHILE THEY AGE IN PLACE.

Income
$11.6 million
Spending
$11.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
28
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$131,903, executvie director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $3.2 million spent. SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING - PROVIDE ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES,HOME DELIVERED MEALS, CONGREGATE DINING SITES, ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION.
  2. $2.5 million spent. COMMUNITY CARE FOR THE ELDERLY - PROVIDES IN-HOME SERVICES SUCH AS RESPITE, SHOPPING ASSISTANCE, BATHING, HOUSEKEEPING, ETC.
  3. $1.3 million spent. ALZHEIMER'S RESPITE SERVICES - PROVIDES IN HOME SERVICES, CAREGIVER TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION, ETC. TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER'S
  4. $3.6 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED: HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY, AGINGRESOURCE CENTER, VHA HOME CARE, LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE,MEDICAID WAIVER, SERVING HEALTH INSURANCE NEEDS OF ELDERS, AND LOCALSERVICE PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 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 1981.

    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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