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Council on Aging of Greater Nashville

EIN 62-1867122 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Council on Aging of Greater Nashville d/b/a AgeWell Middle Tennessee(the Organization) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve asa trusted resource and to advance solutions for the critical needs of olderadults and caregivers. AgeWell supports older adults and caregivers across13 counties in Middle Tennessee through programs, advocacy, communityeducation and print and online resources. The Organization identifiesissues and challenges related to aging and develops and facilitatescollaborative solutions to address those needs. The Organization alsoprovides information, resources, and support to older adults, caregivers,and the community at large.

Income
$938,888
Spending
$848,538
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
10
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$113,476, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (4)
  1. $207,444 spent. RESET: Financial Empowerment Collaborative - RESET, which stands forRaising Economic Security to Enjoy Thriving, is a collaborative, financialempowerment network that AgeWell created with United Way and severaltrusted community partners (NeedLink Nashville, FiftyForward, TN JusticeCenter, Metro Action Commission) to help older adults in Davidson Countyimprove their financial stability and security. Services include benefiteligibility screening and application assistance, one-on-one financialcounseling, emergency rent and utility assistance and referral tosupplemental income opportunities. In 2025, RESET partners assisted 4,153Nashvillians aged 50 and older with 4,445 benefit applications valued at$2,800,190. In addition, 238 RESET clients received financial counseling atthe Financial Empowerment Center resulting in $114,641 in total cumulativeincreased savings and $1,208,103 in reduced debt.
  2. $134,607 spent. Advocacy - AgeWell leads advocacy for older adults and caregivers through the TN Coalition for Better Aging, coordinating collective advocacy with organizational and individual members. We also serve on state and local advisory committees ensuring that the needs of older adults and caregives are prioritized, and the strategic plans address critical needs like attainable, accessible housing, transportation and long-term services and supports.Helpline - AgeWell's Helpline provides information and referral assistance to older adults, caregivers and professional, connecting them with needed resources in Middle Tennessee and beyond. Our Helpline Coordinator triages callers and conducts intake screenings and enrollment for both the Eldercare Coach and RESET programs. In 2025, 1,057 older adults and caregivers received information and referral assistance through AgeWell's Helpline.
  3. $124,299 spent. Eldercare Coach - AgeWell's Eldercare Coach program provides personalized guidance and decision support tools for anyone caring for an aging loved one. Caregivers utilizing the program can access trusted information, support and expert guidance through caregiver phone consultations, educational prograns and print and online resources. AgeWell also partners with employers and congregations who want offer Eldercare Coach to their employees and members. In 2025, 187 caregivers received phone consultations with 100% reporting that their concerns were addressed, and 1063 caregivers particaipated in 15 eldercare educational presentations.
  4. $60,526 spent. Director of Services - AgeWell's Directory of Services is the onlt comprehensive and impartial resource guide for older adults, caregivers, and professionals in Middle Tennessee - available in print and online. Print copies are available for free for older adults and family caregivers at all public libraries in our 13-county service area in Middle Tennessee, thanks to directory sponsors. In 2025, we we distributed more than 20,000 copies of the print directory, and had 15,000 online directory users with 8,800 page views each month.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 February 2002.

    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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