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Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas Inc

EIN 71-0521880 · Pine Bluff, AR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AAASEA'S VISION IS TO BE THE #1 PROVIDER OF SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY, EMBRACING TODAY AND TOMORROW'S NEEDS. WE PLEDGE TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY THROUGH LIFE IMPROVEMENTS. WE ARE THE AGENCY OF INCLUSION, REACHING OUT TO ALL INDIVIDUALS, CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$26.8 million
Spending
$23.9 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
422
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$155,646, president & 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 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 (6)
  1. $8.3 million spent. NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (Expenses $ 1,235,559 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 484,523) ELDER CHOICE (Expenses $ 793,651 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) TITLE III - TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED LONG-TERM SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS PROVIDED IN 10 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS (Expenses $ 699,885 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 822,552) TITLE XIX
  2. $5.8 million spent. VARIOUS PROGRAM SERVICES - NSIP, SKILLED NURSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL SERVICE
  3. $4.9 million spent. OLDER WORKER JOB TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED, NURSING CARE, HOUSING AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY - SERVICE PROVIDED IN 10 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS. (Expenses $ 1,235,559 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 484,523) ELDER CHOICE (Expenses $ 793,651 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) TITLE III - TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED LONG-TERM SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS PROVIDED IN 10 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS (Expenses $ 699,885 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 822,552) TITLE XIX
  4. $1.2 million spent. ELDER CHOICE
  5. $793,651 spent. TITLE III - TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED LONG-TERM SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS PROVIDED IN 10 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS
  6. $699,885 spent. TITLE XIX

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 1980.

    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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