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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7444508

AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Tax-exempt · LOGANSPORT, IN 46947

Financials

$9.3M$9M2023$12.1M$11.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$12,140,098$11,253,617$886,481$6,164,276$2,361,970$3,802,306
December 31, 2023990$9,285,456$9,041,991$243,465$5,878,556$2,962,725$2,915,831
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,364,531
of which government grants
$10,881,094
Program service revenue
$635,299
Investment income
$105,668
Net income from fundraising events
$23,543
Other revenue
$34,600

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,362,446
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$278,662
Other salaries and wages
$3,615,810
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,137,237
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,377
Accounting fees
$61,263
Occupancy
$448,607
Travel
$107,029
Depreciation
$243,947
Program services (functional)
$10,787,669
Management and general (functional)
$465,948

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,878,556
Total assets, end of year
$6,164,276
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,361,970
Net assets, end of year
$3,802,306
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,101,446
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,802,306
Gross receipts
$12,148,149
Employees
193
Volunteers
862
Year formed
1974
State of legal domicile
IN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CHARLES R LADOWEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$151,385$16,549
MELISSA HARDYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$97,356$13,372
CHAD HIGGINSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TERRI SMITHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANTHONY CAMPBELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KAREN MCLEANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHELE STARKEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DIANA SKILLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VAN TAYLORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOANN BURKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LINDA HOFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JIM TROYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATHY MUGHMAWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARTA MENDEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARLA WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ABBY WARD MCDONALDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREA ALANISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Charles R LaDowExecutive Director
Officer
40$141,990$19,554
Melissa HardyChief Financial Officer
Officer
40$88,041$14,898
Anthony (Tony) CampbellPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHAD HIGGINSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Karen McLeanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Terri SmithVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Berta BlackBOARD MEMBER (Through 4/23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Diana SkillenBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jim TroyerBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JoAnn M BurkeBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kathy MughmawBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Linda HoffBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Marla WhiteBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Marta MendezBoard Director (Beginning 5/26/23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michele StarkeyBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Rose WoodwardBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sherry VanMeterBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Van TaylorBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Virginia BakerBOARD MEMBER (Through 5/24/23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1801 SMITH ST, LOGANSPORT, IN 46947-1576
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHARLES R LADOW, 1801 SMITH STREET, LOGANSPORT, IN 46947
Signed the 990
MELISSA HARDY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Phone
(574) 722-4451
Return prepared by
CNA TAX PROFESSIONALS INC

Mission

AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS & SERVICES THAT WILL BENEFIT LOW INCOME, DISADVANTAGED & OLDER PERSONS. WE SERVE OUR MISSION IN CASS, FULTON, HOWARD, MIAMI, TIPTON, AND WABASH COUNTIES IN INDIANA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY ASSISTED OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MAKING INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT AVAILABLE CARE OPTIONS, THEREBY PREVENTING INAPPROPRIATE OR PREMATURE INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENTS.THE SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM CONTINUED TO PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING BOTH THE PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY. CONGREGATE MEAL SITES PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT, AND PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AT SEVEN LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE SIX-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. FOR THOSE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES, NUTRITIOUS HOME-DELIVERED MEALS WERE PROVIDED TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO ADEQUATE NUTRITION AND REGULAR WELL-BEING CHECKS.IN ADDITION TO NUTRITION SERVICES, AREA FIVE CONTINUED TO OFFER OR COORDINATE A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL AND PERSONAL NEEDS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL ASSISTANCE TO CONNECT CLIENTS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND RESPITE SERVICES TO ALLEVIATE CAREGIVER BURDEN, AND GUIDANCE FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN THROUGH TARGETED EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.COLLECTIVELY, THESE EFFORTS ENABLED AREA FIVE TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY, STABILITY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS ACROSS ITS SERVICE AREA, FULFILLING ITS MISSION TO PROMOTE AGING WITH DIGNITY AND CHOICE.
    Expenses $3,654,563 · revenue $591,581
  • AREA FIVE'S HEAD START PROGRAM SERVES 160 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS CASS, FULTON, AND WABASH COUNTIES. CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES (130% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL OR BELOW) RECEIVE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND SNACKS EACH DAY, ALONG WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES LITERACY, NUMERACY, MATH, AND SCIENCE, HELPING CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH CONTEXT-RICH, ENGAGING EXPERIENCES IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF ACCEPTANCE, LOVE, UNDERSTANDING, AND STRUCTURE.THE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH TEACHERS AND ASSISTANT TEACHERS, SUPPORTS FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY HELPING PARENTS SET AND ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND FAMILY GOALS. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR CHILD'S LEARNING, VOLUNTEERING IN CLASSROOMS, SERVING ON THE PARENT COMMITTEE, OR CONTRIBUTING TO THE POLICY COUNCIL. EACH DAY, THE PROGRAM SEES PARENTS AND CHILDREN GROWING TOGETHER THROUGH ENGAGEMENT, EMPOWERMENT, AND SHARED LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
    Expenses $2,313,912
  • AS A DUAL AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, AREA FIVE HAS THE UNIQUE CAPACITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM BIRTH THROUGH THE AGING YEARS. OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING FAMILIES MOVE TOWARD GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, TECHNIQUES, AND ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WE GUIDE FAMILIES IN ACCESSING APPROPRIATE SERVICES WHILE HELPING THEM MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR AVAILABLE RESOURCES. THROUGH INITIATIVES LIKE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS (IDAS), WE ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO INVEST IN THEIR FUTURE BY SAVING FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP, EDUCATION, OR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THESE OPPORTUNITIES HELP BUILD LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. AREA FIVE'S PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION GROUPS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, HOUSING SUPPORTS, ALONG WITH MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN AND COMPLEMENT THESE EFFORTS. OUR SUCCESS IS DRIVEN BY THE DEDICATION OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTE THOUSANDS OF HOURS EACH YEAR TO HELP FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. AREA FIVE'S MULTIFACETED MISSION MOTIVATES OUR STAFF TO EITHER PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE OR CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH THE MOST APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES. WE LEVERAGE A DIVERSE ARRAY OF TOOLS AND PARTNERSHIPS BOTH WITHIN OUR AGENCY AND THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA TO CREATE LINKAGES THAT SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS. WE CHALLENGE OUR STAFF, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND MEMBERS TO JOIN US IN BUILDING UPON THIS STRONG FOUNDATION OF SERVICE, COMPASSION, AND COLLABORATION.
    Expenses $1,679,877
  • HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMAREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES HAS LED ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE REGION BY CREATING HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROJECTS TAILORED TO LOCAL NEEDS. OUR PROJECTS ARE BUILT ON INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND COMPASSION, ENSURING THAT EVERY INITIATIVE STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.AREA FIVE HAS DEVELOPED MORE THAN 300 UNITS OF RENTAL HOUSING AND MORE THAN 30 HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THESE PROJECTS RANGE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES TO LARGE APARTMENT COMPLEXES AND ARE DESIGNED TO SERVE SPECIAL POPULATIONS, INCLUDING SENIOR CITIZENS, INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.WE ALSO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (HCV) FOR CASS, HOWARD, GRANT, MIAMI, AND WABASH COUNTIES ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH LOCATING HOUSING THAT PARTICIPATES IN THE HCV PROGRAM AND PROVIDING THE BENEFIT TO THE LANDLORDS. BEYOND HOUSING, THE AGENCY HAS INVESTED IN COMMUNITY SPACES THAT ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE, INCLUDING SENIOR CENTERS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS SUCH AS LIBRARIES, AND DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS. EACH PROJECT IS A PARTNERSHIP THAT BRINGS TOGETHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, FUNDING AGENCIES, AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. MANY OF THESE INITIATIVES HAVE SERVED AS STATEWIDE AND REGIONAL MODELS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.REVENUES GENERATED FROM THESE PROJECTS ARE REINVESTED INTO AREA FIVE'S PROGRAMS, ALLOWING THE AGENCY TO EXPAND ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND REACH MORE RESIDENTS ACROSS ALL AREAS OF ITS MISSION.ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPORTS INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS, PARTICULARLY SENIORS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THOSE FACING UTILITY DISCONNECTION DURING THE COLD WINTER MONTHS. SERVING CASS, HOWARD, MIAMI, TIPTON, AND WABASH COUNTIES, THE PROGRAM ENSURES FAMILIES STAY SAFE AND WARM BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH ENERGY COSTS. THE EAP PROGRAM INCLUDES AN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT THAT HELPS CLIENTS REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION THROUGH SIMPLE, LOW-COST, OR NO-COST METHODS.
    Expenses $3,139,317 · grants $2,362,446 · revenue $43,718

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7444508
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1975
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P81Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,164,276
Income (IRS master file)
$12,148,149

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$12,140,098$11,253,617$6,164,276IRS
990December 2023$9,285,456$9,041,991$5,878,556XML
990December 2022$8,866,491$8,735,315$5,754,236IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7444508).

Questions about AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES

What is the EIN of AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES is 23-7444508.
Is AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHARLES R LADOW.
Who are the officers and directors of AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,385 (CHARLES R LADOW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does AREA FIVE AGENCY ON AGING & COMMUNITY SERVICES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $12,140,098, expenses of $11,253,617 and total assets of $6,164,276 at year end.

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