EIN 31-0807186

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
442
State
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers.
Total revenues
$115,466,364
2023
Total expenses
$110,269,259
2023
Total assets
$28,713,912
2023
Num. employees
442
2023

Program areas at COA

Community-based In-home Services:Council on Aging's (COA) home and community-based services make it possible for frail older adults and individuals with disabilities to remain independent in their homes and avoid unnecessary hospitalization and nursing home placement. Services also support family caregivers who are struggling to balance competing responsibilities including childrearing and careers. Council on Aging's core service area includes Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties.In-home care is preferred by more than 90 percent of older adults, according to surveys by AARP and other organizations. In addition, the cost for in-home care is a fraction of the cost of care in a nursing home. Because taxpayers fund most nursing home care (via Medicaid), in-home care alternatives are a valuable and compassionate way to save public funds.In-home care services include home-delivered meals; transportation to medical and other appointments; assistance with housekeeping and personal care (bathing and grooming); medical equipment and assistive devices; home modification; and more. Additionally, each enrolled individual has a care manager professional who assesses, develops care plans, implements, monitors and coordinates a range of services and supports to help individuals remain safe, healthy and independent. The care manager's role is to ensure individuals receive the right services, in the rights amounts, at the right times. In FFY 2023, Council on Aging served 26,691 individuals in our multi-county region with home and community-based services. Individuals were served through more than a dozen programs, including Ohio Medicaid waiver programs and county tax levy programs, as well as programs designed to help individuals safely transition from hospitals and institutions, back to independent living environments. Collectively, these individuals received more than 1.4 million hours of in-home, supportive services.
Each enrolled individual has a care manager professional who assesses, develops care plans, implements, monitors and coordinates a range of services and supports to help individuals remain safe, healthy and independent. The care manager's role is to ensure individuals receive the right services, in the rights amounts, at the right times. In FFY 2023, Council on Aging served more than 26,691 individuals in our multi-county region with home and community-based services. Individuals were served through more than a dozen programs, including Ohio Medicaid waiver programs and county tax levy programs, as well as programs designed to help individuals safely transition from hospitals and institutions, back to independent living environments. Collectively, these individuals received more than 1.4 million hours of in-home, supportive services.
Community-based and Senior Center Services:These include a range of services designed to help older adults remain healthy, active and connected to their communities. Additional services provide legal assistance to low-income older adults and protect the rights of those receiving long-term care services in nursing homes and other settings. Services are provided by senior centers and other community organizations that have contracts with Council on Aging. One of the most important services in this category is transportation. In FFY 2023, COA provided 174,811 trips for more than 4,600 individuals within our five-county region. Most trips are for medical appointments, but transportation for shopping, other errands and recreation is also provided. Funding for transportation falls far short of community need. Meals are another important service in this category. More than 13,000 individuals received approximately 1.8 million meals in congregate settings or delivered to their homes. An additional 2,427 low-income older adults were served through the USDA Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, receiving $50 in coupons to redeem for fresh fruits and vegetables at area participating farmers' markets. Additional community-based services in FFY 2023 included caregiver support and wellness programs for 4,258 individuals (including people caring for individuals with Alzheimer's); legal assistance for 2,025 older adults; ombudsman representation for 11,629 individuals in nursing homes and receiving in-home care; and supportive services for 507 individuals.
Information, Referral and Assessment:As the Area Agency on Aging for five counties in southwestern Ohio, we are a central source of information and the place where many people make their first call when seeking help or resources. Our Aging and Disability Resource Center, or our call center, serves as a "front door" to services and unbiased information for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, professionals, civic and community leaders. We responded to more than 72,000 requests for information and referral in FFY 2023.Our call center is staffed with information and referral specialists and can be reached Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 800-252-0155 or online any time at www.help4seniors.org. The website features live chat functionality, comprehensive searchable housing and resource databases, and referral forms.

Who funds Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$99,672
Consumer Technology Association FoundationGrant$20,000
Duke Energy FoundationVibrant Economies$17,500
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at COA

NameTitleCompensation
Suzanne BurkeChief Executive Officer$363,698
Judith EschmannVice President Community and Business$147,004
Jacqueline HutsellVice President of People Services$162,404
Terri BuntingVice President of Managed Care$192,544
Ken WilsonVice President Program Operations$197,554
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for COA

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$98,473,877
Program services$16,517,526
Investment income and dividends$471,825
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$446
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,690
Total revenues$115,466,364

Form 990s for COA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-07-10990View PDF
2022-092023-07-10990View PDF
2021-092022-08-12990View PDF
2020-092021-06-25990View PDF
2019-092020-10-08990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $99,672 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsSenior centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4601 Malsbary Rd
Blue Ash, OH 45242
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
County
Hamilton County, OH
Website URL
help4seniors.org/ 
Phone
(513) 721-1025
Twitter profile
@help_4_seniors 
IRS details
EIN
31-0807186
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P81: Senior Centers and Services
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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