Aiken Area Council On Aging, Inc.
Aiken Area Council On Aging, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
It is the mission of this agency to provide health, wellness, nutrition, transportation, social and other services that enhance the quality of life, independence, dignity, and aid in the prevention of acute care needs of our community.
About
Transportation - this program provides the elderly and disabled of Aiken County with access to group dining to one of our six meal sites, shopping, errands, medical appointments, etc. This service enables them to remain independent and provides for transit opportunities when their health or financial restraints prevent them from being able to travel to desired destinations to maintain their independence and quality of life.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “To provide health, wellness, nutrition, transportation, social and other services that enhance the quality of life, independence, dignity and aid in the prevention of critical acute care needs of our community.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The agency was organized in 1971 by a dedicated group of local volunteers who thought that aiken county needed a "focal point" for information, referral and counseling for older adults and their familiies. aacoa received its charter as a non-profit corporation from the south carolina secretary of state in 1971. the organization has grown and developed over the years, with guidance from a dedicated board of directors, support from an incredible group of hundreds of volunterrs from all parts of aiken county, funding from many individuals, local, federal and state sources and the efforts of a loyal and enthusiastic staff to be a comprehensive multi- purpose agency in 1995, the board amended the agency's charter to add the provisions of transportation services of the general public to our purpose.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is SC.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 59 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $574,783.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1971.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization pays $611,877 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.