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National Council on Aging

Improving the lives of older Americans

three stars

82.66

251 Eighteenth Street, S. Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22202
tel: (571) 527-3900   Web Site
EIN: 13-1932384

Board Leadership
Carol Zernial
Chair

CEO
James P. Firman
President, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 82.66 three stars
  Financial 75.49 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 10/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

two stars

75.49

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 10/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 93.9%
  Administrative Expenses 5.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 0.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.13
  Program Expenses Growth -2.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 56.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by National Council on Aging on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by National Council on Aging on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
National Council on Aging (VA) 82.66 three stars
Friends of Yad Sarah (NY) 97.14 four stars
Senior Services (NC) 94.74 four stars
Senior Neighbors (MI) 93.98 four stars
The Blue Card (NY) 98.23 four stars

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The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. That works to improve the lives of older Americans. NCOA is a national voice for older adults - especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged -- and the community organizations that serve them. NCOA brings together non-profit organizations, businesses and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults. NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors live independently, find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently and remain active in their communities.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $8,907,599
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $182,687
   Fundraising Events $13,000
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $33,420,229
Total Contributions $42,523,515
   Program Service Revenue $288,861
Total Primary Revenue $42,812,376
   Other Revenue $2,626,125
TOTAL REVENUE $45,438,501
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $41,511,629
   Administrative Expenses $2,120,713
   Fundraising Expenses $361,894
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $43,994,236
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,444,265
   
Net Assets $5,541,612

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Workforce Development $26,619,393 64.1%
Access to Benefits Services and Support $6,675,579 16.1%
Medicare Education Program $2,487,883 6.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-06 10/01/2016 82.66 three stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 82.32 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 12/01/2015 80.13 three stars
2014-06 11/01/2015 79.93 two stars
2013-06 12/22/2014 80.08 three stars
2012-06 11/01/2013 84.13 three stars
2011-06 11/06/2012 94.06 four stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 94.12 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 11/01/2010 88.09 three stars
2008-06 10/01/2009 86.37 three stars
2006-06 10/01/2007 84.63 three stars
2005-06 12/01/2006 72.13 two stars
2004-06 11/01/2005 72.16 two stars
2003-06 10/01/2004 77.30 two stars
2002-06 11/01/2003 75.04 two stars
2001-06 10/15/2002 74.34 two stars
2000-06 04/15/2002 72.44 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 13-1932384
Name in IRS Master File NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE AGING INC
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (59) Other school related activities
(61) Library
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date June, 1961
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
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  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012
  • June, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$288,424 0.65% James P. Firman President, CEO

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. That works to improve the lives of older Americans. NCOA is a national voice for older adults - especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged -- and the community organizations that serve them. NCOA brings together non-profit organizations, businesses and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults. NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors live independently, find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently and remain active in their communities.

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
National Council on Aging (VA) 82.66 three stars
The Blue Card (NY) 98.23 four stars
DOROT (NY) 92.07 four stars
Openhouse (CA) 85.97 three stars
Surrey Services for Seniors (PA) 94.23 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

National Council on Aging
251 Eighteenth Street, S.
Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22202
tel: (571) 527-3900
fax: (571) 527-3901
EIN: 13-1932384

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Board Leadership

Carol Zernial
Chair

CEO

James P. Firman
President, CEO

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