Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
Senior Connections does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided budget information, it indicated that the 2023 budget:
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
Senior Connections does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted in 2022.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 9
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to empower seniors to live with dignity and choice.”
Year, State Incorporated:
1973, VA
Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging (Senior Connections) serves persons 60 years of age or older who are frail, have disabilities, or are at risk of institutional placement, and support to caregivers in Virginia. The organization offers home and community services that include home-delivered meals, Friendship Cafes, health and wellness activities, care coordination, respite support, insurance counseling, transportation assistance, and benefits enrollment. Senior Connections also advocates for seniors on issues relating to long-term care, Medicare fraud, and those who are incapacitated to receive necessary medical care, living arrangements, and end-of-life decisions.
For the year ended September 30, 2022, Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging's program expenses were:
| Program services | $8,237,000 |
| Total Program Expenses | $8,237,000 |
Chief Executive
Amy Strite, Executive Director
Compensation*
$107,390
Chair of the Board
Sarah Snead
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
19
Paid Staff Size
147
*2022 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Amy Strite assumed the position of Executive Director in March 2022. Her compensation is not available at this time. Former Interim Executive Director, Angie Phelan, served until March 2022 and their total compensation was $107,398.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing
Fundraising costs were less than 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,285,381, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Interest income | $2,165 |
| Cash program income | $3,762 |
| Rent | $23,854 |
| In-kind contributions | $40,772 |
| Contributions | $175,927 |
| Local government funds | $190,500 |
| Corporate services | $384,123 |
| Other grant funds | $587,070 |
| State of Virginia grants | $1,906,989 |
| Federal grants | $5,535,032 |
| Total Income | $8,850,194 |
Programs: 97% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 3%
| Total Income | $8,850,194 |
| Total expenses: | $8,463,129 |
| Program expenses | $8,237,000 |
| Fundraising expenses | $13,251 |
| Administrative expenses | $212,858 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $387,065 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,833,877 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $3,162,896 |
| Total Liabilities | $727,796 |
| Total Assets | $3,890,692 |
Note: According to Senior Connections’ audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022, the organization received in-kind contributions of $40,772 in Senior Employment Program matching services ($36,093), volunteer meals ($4,329) and training services ($350).
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