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Capital Area Agency on Aging District II

EIN 72-0738045 · Baton Rouge, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS.

Income
$6.7 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
128
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$70,644, cfo

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: 46 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (3)
  1. $5.5 million spent. THE AGENCY IS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, GOVERNORS OFFICE OF ELDERLY AFFAIRS (GOEA) AS AN AREA AGENCY ON AGING (AAA). AN AREA AGENCY ON AGING AS DEFINED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS), OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING, ADMINISTRATION ON AGING (AOA), DEVELOPS AND ADMINISTERS AN AREA PLAN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED SYSTEM OF SERVICES TO PERSONS AGED 60 AND OLDER. FUNDING FOR THESE PROGRAMS IS PROVIDED BY DHHS THROUGH GOEA TO IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ALL NECESSARY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING NUTRITION SERVICES IN A MANNER DESIGNED TO FACILITATE ACCESSIBILITY TO AND UTILIZATION OF ALL SUPPORTIVE AND NUTRITION SERVICES. THE PROFILE OF SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDES HOMEMAKER, PERSONAL CARE, TRANSPORTATION, INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, ETC. THE AGENCY IS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, GOVERNORS OFFICE OF ELDERLY AFFAIRS (GOEA) AS AN AREA AGENCY ON AGING (AAA). AN AREA AGENCY ON AGING AS DEFINED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS), OFFICE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING, ADMINISTRATION ON AGING (AOA), DEVELOPS AND ADMINISTERS AN AREA PLAN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED SYSTEM OF SERVICES TO PERSONS AGED 60 AND OLDER. FUNDING FOR THESE PROGRAMS IS PROVIDED BY DHHS THROUGH GOEA TO IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ALL NECESSARY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING NUTRITION SERVICES IN A MANNER DESIGNED TO FACILITATE ACCESSIBILITY TO AND UTILIZATION OF ALL SUPPORTIVE AND NUTRITION SERVICES. THE PROFILE OF SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDES HOMEMAKER, PERSONAL CARE, TRANSPORTATION, INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, ETC.
  2. $241,210 spent. THE AGENCY IS DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNORS OFFICE OF ELDERLY AFFAIRS AS THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) FOR A 13-PARISH (COUNTY) AREA. THE ADRC OFFERS A "ONE-STOP-SHOP" FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROGRAMS AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL THAT WILL HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE 60 YEARS AND OLDER AND INDIVIDUALS WITH ADULT ONSET DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM HELPS CONSUMERS FIND THE ANSWERS AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. PROGRAMS OPERATED THROUGH THE ADRC INCLUDE SENIOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM (SENIORX) THAT LINKS QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME AND DISABLED ADULTS TO FREE OR DISCOUNTED DRUGS DIRECT FROM THE PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURER; STANDFORD UNIVERSITYS CHRONIC DISEASE AND DIABETICS SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE WORKSHOPS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS GET THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO EDUCATE THEM WITH HANDLING CHRONIC DISEASES LIKE DIABETES. ALL OF US PROGRAM HELPS COLLECT INFORMATION TO HELP WITH THE STUDY OF DISEASES AND TREATMENT FOR OLDER AMERICANS. THE AGENCY IS DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNORS OFFICE OF ELDERLY AFFAIRS AS THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC) FOR A 13-PARISH (COUNTY) AREA. THE ADRC OFFERS A "ONE-STOP-SHOP" FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROGRAMS AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL THAT WILL HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE 60 YEARS AND OLDER AND INDIVIDUALS WITH ADULT ONSET DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM HELPS CONSUMERS FIND THE ANSWERS AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. PROGRAMS OPERATED THROUGH THE ADRC INCLUDE SENIOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM (SENIORX) THAT LINKS QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME AND DISABLED ADULTS TO FREE OR DISCOUNTED DRUGS DIRECT FROM THE PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURER; STANDFORD UNIVERSITYS CHRONIC DISEASE AND DIABETICS SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE WORKSHOPS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS GET THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO EDUCATE THEM WITH HANDLING CHRONIC DISEASES LIKE DIABETES. ALL OF US PROGRAM HELPS COLLECT INFORMATION TO HELP WITH THE STUDY OF DISEASES AND TREATMENT FOR OLDER AMERICANS.
  3. $659,765 spent. SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) IS A COMMUNITY SERVICE AND WORK-BASED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OLDER AMERICANS. AUTHORIZED BY THE OLDER AMERICAN ACT, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING FOR LOW-INCOME, UNEMPLOYED SENIORS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE THROUGH AMERICAN JOB CENTERS. SCSEP PARTICIPANTS GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES AT NON-PROFIT AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, DAY-CARE CENTERS AND SENIOR CENTERS. PARTICIPANTS WORK AN AVERAGE OF 20 HOURS A WEEK AND ARE PAID THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE. THIS TRAINING SERVES AS A BRIDGE TO UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 55, UNEMPLOYED AND HAVE A FAMILY INCOME OF NO MORE THAN 125% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. ENROLLMENT PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO VETERANS AND QUALIFIED SPOUSES, THEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OVER 65, HAVE A DISABILITY, HAVE LOW LITERACY SKILLS OR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, RESIDE IN A RURAL AREA, ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, HAVE LOW EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS OR HAVE FAILED TO FIND EMPLOYMENT AFTER USING SERVICES THROUGH THE AMERICAN JOB CENTER SYSTEM. SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) IS A COMMUNITY SERVICE AND WORK-BASED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OLDER AMERICANS. AUTHORIZED BY THE OLDER AMERICAN ACT, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING FOR LOW-INCOME, UNEMPLOYED SENIORS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE THROUGH AMERICAN JOB CENTERS. SCSEP PARTICIPANTS GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES AT NON-PROFIT AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, DAY-CARE CENTERS AND SENIOR CENTERS. PARTICIPANTS WORK AN AVERAGE OF 20 HOURS A WEEK AND ARE PAID THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE. THIS TRAINING SERVES AS A BRIDGE TO UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 55, UNEMPLOYED AND HAVE A FAMILY INCOME OF NO MORE THAN 125% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. ENROLLMENT PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO VETERANS AND QUALIFIED SPOUSES, THEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OVER 65, HAVE A DISABILITY, HAVE LOW LITERACY SKILLS OR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, RESIDE IN A RURAL AREA, ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, HAVE LOW EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS OR HAVE FAILED TO FIND EMPLOYMENT AFTER USING SERVICES THROUGH THE AMERICAN JOB CENTER SYSTEM.

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 November 1976.

    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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