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Age US

EIN 83-1758100 · Clackamas, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF AGE + US IS TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES OF ALL AGES TO VALUE AND CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE ISOLATED, POOR AND UNDERSERVED. TO ACHIEVE THIS PURPOSE THE ORGANIZATION WILL 1) PROVIDE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ADVICE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS ABOUT ISSUES RELATED TO AGING POPULATIONS; 2) ANALYZE GOVERNMENTAL POLICIES AND THE IMPACT OF LEGISLATION AND REGULATION THAT AFFECT INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO THE AGING POPULATION; 3) RESEARCH, PREPARE, REVIEW AND EDIT POSITION PAPERS AND ARTICLES TO EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO ISSUES OF AGING; AND 4) DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES BASED ON IDENTIFIED NEEDS FOR INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITITES RELATED TO AGING POPULATIONS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-78.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
9
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$120,752, president

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 86% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 169% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $210,265 spent. BUILD AND STRENGTHEN CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES TO BETTER SERVE LOW INCOME OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR SUPPORT NETWORKS IN OREGON UTILIZING ASSET BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES BY ACCOMPLISHING THE FOLLOWING:1. CONTINUED FEDERALLY FUNDED INITIATIVE THROUGH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING VIA ACL, INCREASED VACCINATION UPTAKE IN RURAL OREGON COUNTIES AMONG OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. WE CREATED LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH SENIOR CENTERS AND LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AUTHORITIES TO HOST VACCINATION CLINICS FOR BOTH FLU AND COVID. 2. CONTINUED WEBSITE AND ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE TIES THAT BIND PROGRAM FOR GRANDPARENTS AND KINSHIP CAREGIVERS RAISING CHILDREN THAT FILLS THE UNMET NEED FOR TRAINING, PEER SUPPORT AND RESOURCES.3. CONTINUED TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS ON AGE-FRIENDLY OUTREACH STRATEGIES AND AGE BIAS TO ACHIEVE EQUITABLE HEALTH OUTCOMES ACROSS THE LIFESPAN.
  2. $514,147 spent. PROVIDED LOW INCOME HOUSING AND SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS IN RURAL AREAS:1. COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION AND OPENED 2 NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS FOR LOW INCOME OLDER ADULTS IN RURAL AREAS USING A MODULAR APPROACH. BEGAN CONSTRUCTION ON A THIRD DEVELOPMENT.2. CONTINUED TO GROW CIRCLES OF CARE PROGRAM IN RURAL WASCO AND HOOD RIVER COUNTIES IN OREGON TO ADDRESS NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS WITH VARIOUS SERVICES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, YARD WORK, GROCERY SHOPPING, MINOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, ETC.
  3. $220,875 spent. INCREASED AWARENESS AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS CHANGE THAT RESPONDS TO OREGON'S CHANGING AGE STRUCTURE THAT IS STRENGTHS BASED AND EQUITABLE FOR OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR SUPPORT NETWORKS:1. PRODUCED ANNUAL AGELESS AWARDS EVENT TO HONOR THE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF OLDER ADULTS 75 AND OLDER.2. PROVIDE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE IN THE FIELD OF AGING, THE IMPLICATIONS OF OUR CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, AND CONVENE OTHER SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS THROUGH SPEAKING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMUNITY GROUPS, LOCAL LEADERS, AND PROVIDING TESTIMONY TO THE OREGON LEGISLATURE. 3. CONTINUE TO LEAD EFFORTS TO ADVANCE A MULTI-SECTOR PLANNING EFFORT FOR AGING IN OREGON.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 May 2019.

    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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