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Ravalli County Council on Aging

EIN 81-0398791 · Hamilton, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RAVALLI COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING ASSISTS OLDER RESIDENTS, ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS BY PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, EDUCATING CONSUMERS, INFORMING THOSE IN NEED ABOUT AVAILABLE SERVICES AND REMOVING BARRIERS TO ACCESSING THOSE SERVICES, AND ADVOCATING FOR QUALITY SERVICES.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
42
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$70,327, 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

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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. $340,415 spent. TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM: THE COUNCIL ON AGING PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGH ITS BITTERROOT BUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. BITTERROOT BUS SYSTEM PROVIDES ON-DEMAND, CURB TO CURB SERVICE WHICH REQUIRES 24 HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE FOR SCHEDULING PURPOSES. BITTERROOT BUS PROVIDES SERVICES TO SENIORS, THE DISABLED, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGHOUT RAVALLI COUNTY. BITTERROOT BUS ALSO PROVIDES THREE WEEKLY TRIPS FROM RAVALLI COUNTY TO THE MISSOULA METRO AREA. THERE WERE 11,740 RIDES PROVIDED TO CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $631,318 spent. MEAL DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS: THE COUNCIL OFFERS MEALS ON WHEELS, CONGREGATE MEALS (PROVIDES MEALS TO CLIENTS THROUGH KITCHENS, DISCOUNT TICKETS AT RESTAURANTS, ETC.), COMMODITIES (PROVIDES FOOD THROUGH DELIVERIES), AND FARMERS MARKET (PROVIDE VOUCHERS TO PURCHASE LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE). DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 31,770 MEALS ON WHEELS WERE SERVED TO 223 CLIENTS IN NEED. IN ADDITION, 1,080 FOOD CRATES WERE DELIVERED TO 305 CLIENTS IN NEED, 12,770 CONGREGATE MEALS SERVED AT LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS TO 480 CLIENTS, AND 1,997 VOUCHERS WERE PROVIDED TO 225 CLIENTS TO PURCHASE LOCAL PRODUCE THROUGH THE FARMERS MARKET PROGRAM.
  3. $518,501 spent. HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS: THE COUNCIL PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SENIORS, THEIR FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, AND FRIENDS WITH INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD RESOURCES, LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING, RETIREMENT ISSUES, IN-HOME SERVICES, ETC. IN ADDITION, THE COUNCIL EMPLOYS A CERTIFIED LOCAL OMBUDSMAN WHO PROTECTS RESIDENT RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THERE WERE 4,273 CONTACTS FOR CLIENTS MADE FOR INFORMATION, ASSISTANCE, AND OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMS COMBINED. A TOTAL OF 1,456 LOANS OF DURABLE MEDIAL EQUIPMENT WERE MADE, LIFELINE MEDICAL ALERT UNITS WERE PROVIDED TO 288 CLIENTS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO 80 CLIENTS.

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 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 June 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 1984.

    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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