Nonprofit · EIN 41-1774247
METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $20,631,064 | $21,038,227 | -$407,163 | $6,615,158 | $3,727,870 | $2,887,288 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $24,583,001 | $23,747,084 | $835,917 | $7,340,538 | $4,046,087 | $3,294,451 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $23,701,692 | $24,024,671 | -$322,979 | $7,745,784 | $5,287,250 | $2,458,534 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,498,097
- of which government grants
- $20,022,874
- Program service revenue
- $59,957
- Investment income
- $73,010
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,260,067
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $191,753
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,951,030
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,484,153
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $40,496
- Accounting fees
- $102,878
- Occupancy
- $240,545
- Travel
- $58,705
- Depreciation
- $53,383
- Program services (functional)
- $19,127,004
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,911,223
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,340,538
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,615,158
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,727,870
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,887,288
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,650,669
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $236,619
- Gross receipts
- $20,631,064
- Employees
- 99
- Volunteers
- 47
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Simonson | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $171,300 | $20,453 |
| Andrew Brown | VP of Communications and Engagement Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,103 | $28,280 |
| Michael Frazho | VP of Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,000 | $18,926 |
| Mark Cullen | VP of Strategy and Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,108 | $11,911 |
| Vanne Owens Hayes | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Rothman | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Adeel Lari | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Colton | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Bangsberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ram Rajagopalan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Berg | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Stibbe | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Urtel | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Champlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Dempsey | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Van Sant | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carla Zbacnik | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Matthew Koncar | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lisbeth Cachima | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ellie Zuehlke | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Simonson | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $161,300 | $24,628 |
| Andrew Brown | VP of Communications and Engagement Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,233 | $26,907 |
| Mark Cullen | VP of Strategy and Develop Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,502 | $12,297 |
| Vanne Owens Hayes | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Rothman | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| David Van Sant | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Barb Blumer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kris Orluck | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Stibbe | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Bangsberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Berg | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisbeth Cachima | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Champlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Colton | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathleen Dempsey | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Koncar | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Adeel Lari | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ram Rajagopalan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Urtel | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Zbacnik | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Zuehlke | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Simonson | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $160,387 | $24,677 |
| John Doan | VP of Operations and Equity Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,075 | $25,536 |
| Amanda Wall Dotray | Vice President of Finance Officer | 40 | $109,018 | $18,671 |
| Mark Cullen | VP of Strategy and Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,397 | $12,153 |
| Barbara Champlin | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Stibbe | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Urtel | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Colton | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Adeel Lari | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisbeth Lopez | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Zeuhlke | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Zbacnik | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ram Rajagopalan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sumee Lee | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Berg | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Bangsberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kris Orluck | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Barb Blumer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| David Van Sant | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Rothman | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Vanne Owens Hayes | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| John Selstad | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3001 BROADWAY ST NE STE 601, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413-2659
- In care of
- % BETH WRIGHT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dawn Simonson, 3001 Broadway Street NE Suite 601, Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Signed the 990
- Dawn Simonson, President and CEO
- Phone
- (651) 641-8612
- Website
- https://metroaging.org/
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
To assist individuals to age well and develop the capacity of communities to care for an aging population.
Program accomplishments
- Funding to Community PartnersMAAA manages Older Americans Act funding and other federal and state funding that is awarded to community-based organizations that support older adults to live healthy and connected lives in their communities. The funding provides services such as home-delivered meals and group dining, caregiver support and respite care services, assisted transportation, health promotion, and chore and homemaker services. In 2025, 967,235 meals were provided in group settings and delivered to individuals in their homes; 17,337 units of counseling, support group, and respite services were provided to caregivers of older adults and grandparents raising grandchildren; 16,384 hours of chores and homemaker services, including 16 home modification projects were completed; 29,630 rides were given to older adults who need assistance getting around in the community. Awarded community-based organizations also provided opportunities for older adults and caregivers to engage in their community by attending plays, learning about legal services, gardening and other events. 1,048 older adults took steps to stay healthy, manage chronic conditions and prevent falls by taking an evidence-based health promotion class.Expenses $12,211,732 · grants $12,211,732
- Information and AssistanceIn partnership with the Minnesota Board on Aging, MAAA provides Minnesota Aging Pathways services in the Twin Cities metro area. During 2025, we had 34,864 points of contact with older adults and caregivers providing information and resources on Medicare, housing, transportation, financial services and other community supports.Expenses $4,147,535
- JuniperThe Juniper network delivers evidence-based health and wellness classes to help Minnesotans improve their health and reduce disease and injury. The Juniper network is comprised of community organizations, healthcare organizations and class leaders. In 2025, Juniper completed 154 classes with 2,847 participants.Expenses $1,325,032 · grants $48,334 · revenue $47,957
- Special AccessAwarded organizations provided 22,460 hours of individual and group services to overcome cultural/language barriers in accessing healthcare and other benefits such as forms assistance.Expenses $297,352
- Pension and Retirement RightsMAAA Pension and Retirement Rights has attorneys working to protect and promote the retirement security of workers, retirees and their families. In 2025, 790 clients were assisted with pension and retirement legal matters.Expenses $287,339 · revenue $12,000
- ElderCare Development PartnershipMAAA's ElderCare Development Partnership team helps community organizations build capacity and sustainability so they can provide services that meet the needs of older adults. In 2025, ElderCare Development Partnership staff provided technical support to 42 organizations as they applied for grants serving older adults.Expenses $529,093
- Dementia Friendly Community InitiativesMAAA leads four dementia friendly community initiatives: ACT on Alzheimer's, Dementia Friends Minnesota, The Remember Project and Care Ecosystem. Each of these initiatives strives to make communities good places for people with cognitive impairment to live and thrive.In 2025, 1,594 individuals attended 10 events hosted by The Remember Project. 2,876 people became Dementia Friends by attending information sessions that help them understand how to be supportive of people with dementia and their caregivers. Staff developed a Dementia Friends curriculum designed for children in grades K-2. In collaboration with the University of Minnesota Dental School, the ACT on Alzheimer's program produced an advanced dementia friendly dental practice clinical training program to help dental practitioners better serve patients with dementia. To date, we have trained 230 dental staff and students with a one-hour training module thanks to partnerships with MN Dental Association and area dental schools. In 2025 MAAA launched Care Ecosystem: a free, phone-based program designed to help people living with dementia and their caregivers navigate care and supportive resources. Local care team navigators, in partnership with a licensed social worker, offer personalized guidance and connections to resources like food delivery, transportation, financial assistance, support groups and more.Expenses $328,921
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1774247
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P81)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,615,158
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,631,064
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $20,631,064 | $21,038,227 | $6,615,158 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $24,583,001 | $23,747,084 | $7,340,538 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $23,701,692 | $24,024,671 | $7,745,784 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $23,864,185 | $24,552,887 | $8,208,699 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 41-1774247).
Questions about METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC
- What is the EIN of METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC is 41-1774247.
- Is METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC 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 METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dawn Simonson.
- Who are the officers and directors of METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $171,300 (Dawn Simonson, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,631,064, expenses of $21,038,227 and total assets of $6,615,158 at year end.
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