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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: November 2025 Expires: November 2026

Aging Matters

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(573) 335-3331
69 Doctors Park Ste B
Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703
https://www.agingmatters2u.com
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Aging Matters meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"To develop a coordinated delivery system of services to assist and enable older Missourians to remain in their own homes as long as possible and enhance the quality of life for all older Missourians."

Year, State Incorporated:
1973, MO

Also Known As:
Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

Aging Matters was created by the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, and was established October 1, 1973, as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. The goal of Aging Matters is to provide services which enhance the quality of life for senior citizens. This is accomplished by serving as advocates for seniors as well as coordinating services for them. Aging Matters collaborates with other organizations to provide a variety of services and assistance. Aging Matters is governed by a Board of Directors representing each of eighteen Missouri counties in the service area. Services offered through Aging Matters are provided to clients either through direct services or through a contracted service provider. Under the Older Americans Act programs, there is no charge for any of the services; however, donations are accepted for services received. Six of the thirty-two senior centers in the area are direct service centers and operated by Aging Matters. Other direct services include: Advocacy, Information and Assistance, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Family Caregiver Support Program, In Home Services Assessment, Benefits Counseling, Distance Dining Program, and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). RSVP is directly operated in the counties of Cape Girardeau, Scott, New Madrid and Pemiscot. Contracted services include: In home services such as Homemaker Chore/Personal Care, Respite, Transportation, Legal Assistance, Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Program, Paperwork Assistance/Financial Counseling, and Adult Day Care Programs.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Aging Matters's program expenses were:

Programs $18,521,905
Total Program Expenses $18,521,905

Chief Executive
Liz Yokley, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
John Fuller

Board Size
18

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Aging Matters's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
MO Dept of Health and Senior Services $9,757,265
Division of Medical Services $4,981,410
DHSS Match $2,906,870
Non DHSS Match $2,002,421
Program Income $1,683,152
MODOT $325,025
Contributions $83,452
Interest Income $6,425
Total Income $21,746,020

Programs: 96% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 3%

Total Income $21,746,020
Total expenses: $19,194,002
  Program expenses $18,521,905
  Fundraising expenses $716
  Administrative expenses $671,381
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $2,552,018
Beginning Net Assets $2,314,352
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $4,866,370
Total Liabilities $1,380,820
Total Assets $6,247,180

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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois