AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR NORTH FLORIDA Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR NORTH FLORIDA

EIN 59-1844633 · Senior Centers (P81)

What they do

OUR MISSION is to ENHANCE THE QUALITY of LIFE for OLDER ADULTS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, and CAREGIVERS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, and SUPPORT. WE WANT to ENSURE THAT OLDER ADULTS and ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES ARE VALUED and HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED to LIVE LIFE WITH DIGNITY. WE COORDINATE A VARIETY of HOME and COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL PROVIDERS IN FOURTEEN FLORIDA COUNTIES to ASSIST SENIORS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, and THEIR CAREGIVERS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED to MAXIMIZE OUR CLIENTS INDEPENDENCE and SECURITY WHILE THEY AGE IN PLACE.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $90.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

91.38%of revenue went to mission work90.3% of expenses · Program services

$101.15spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

9.77%of revenue went to management and office costs9.7% of expenses

$0.21in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $132,750 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $131,903 for LISA BRETZ (EXECUTVIE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$11,570,180

Mission workProgram services$10,572,35991.38% of revenue90.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$1,130,5719.77% of revenue9.7% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$11,702,930101.15% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 90.3% mission · 9.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.15% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 87.8% mission · 12.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.50% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 88.8% mission · 11.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 94.91% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 90.0% mission · 10.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.43% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 91.2% mission · 8.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.94% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 87.8% mission · 12.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.53% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 88.7% mission · 11.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.35% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 88.4% mission · 11.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.92% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$11,570,180

Expenses$11,702,930

Annual shortfall $132,750 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$10,572,359 · 90.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$1,130,571 · 9.7% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$11,570,180

Expenses$11,702,930

Assets$2,408,541

Income$11,570,180

Contributions$11,566,798

Mission work (program services)$10,572,359

Grants given$54,264,331

Average grant$452,203

Management and general$1,130,571

Executive compensation (total)$176,036

Accounting fees$24,079

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

LISA BRETZEXECUTVIE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $131,903Base $121,619 · Other $10,284

DAVID GAUSSDIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION · 40 hrs/week $106,208Base $90,404 · Other $15,804

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (16)

LISA BRETZEXECUTVIE DIRECTOR

DAVID GAUSSDIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

ANITA CLARKEPRESIDENT

ANN WEAVER JOHNSTONBOARD MEMBER

ARZELLA SMITHBOARD MEMBER

BRENDA CARLTONBOARD MEMBER

CHERRY SMITHIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

DOROTHY ALEXANDER1ST VICE PRESIDENT

HARRIET RICHTREASURER

JANICE WISEBOARD MEMBER

KIMBLIN NESMITHBOARD MEMBER

MARK BALDINOBOARD MEMBER

MONICA WELLESBOARD MEMBER

NELSON WILSONBOARD MEMBER

SHIRLEY OWENS2ND VICE PRESIDENT

WILLIE ANN DICKEYSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1981
Location: 2414 MAHAN DR, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308-5302
County: Leon
In care of: LISA BRETZ
Primary officer: LISA BRETZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@advantageaging.org Phone(850) 488-0055

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: PURVIS GRAY & COMPANY LLP
NTEE classification: Senior Centers (P81)
IRS tax category: Senior Centers
Grant-giving organization: Yes