AgeOptions is a nonprofit organization based in Oak Park, Illinois, designated as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Established in 1974, the organization serves as the Area Agency on Aging for suburban Cook County, Illinois. AgeOptions connects older adults and their caregivers with resources and service options to support independent living and quality of life.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.1M
-14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$27.0M
+5.7% YoY
Grant Count
123
-5.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$220K
+11.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: AgeOptions' mission is to innovate, partner, and advocate to improve systems and services in order to strengthen communities so people thrive as they age.
Vision: Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive as they age.
Core Values: The organization believes that quality of life is essential to everyone, communities that care make a difference, knowledge is powerful, and good choices depend on reliable resources.
Primary Program Areas:
- Information and assistance services
- Community dining programs and home-delivered meals
- Housekeeping assistance
- Employment services
- Access to benefits enrollment
- Support for family caregivers
- Abuse intervention
- Transportation services
- Outreach programs
- Home Options Path to Empowerment (H.O.P.E.) — a program funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services to help nursing facility residents transition back into the community and live independently
- Illinois Pathways to Health — a Community Care Hub connecting people with programs to increase health knowledge and teach skills for better health outcomes
Grantmaking
AgeOptions functions as both a grant recipient and a grantmaker. The organization's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with typical awards ranging from $5,108 to $5,096,036.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AgeOptions primarily serves suburban Cook County, Illinois, with additional funding activity in Minnesota and Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,087,494
- Total Liabilities: $5,970,000
- Total Revenue: $38,126,200
- Total Expenses: $37,670,920
- Number of Employees: 111
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,087,494 | $10,606,085 | $7,512,419 |
| Revenue | $38,126,200 | $35,149,457 | $30,363,844 |
| Expenses | $37,670,920 | $35,264,680 | $29,989,517 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $233,240 | $123,516 | $16,412 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Chief Executive Officer: Diane Slezak
- Chief Operating Officer: Lucia Giudice
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANONACO ROSE | CHAIRPERSON | 4 | — |
| BODDIE TONYA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAMPBELL LISA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| COONDA MARY E | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EVANS RICHARD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GORDON MURRAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HOUSTON FELICIA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HUISINGH-SCHEETZ MEGAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KARUTZ FREDERICK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KRICKE GAYLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KRUSE GENEVIEVE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MAHAJAN DR DHEERAJ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MATSON BRUCE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| OCONNOR JOHN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PARKERERIC | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PEACHEY KIRSTEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PERRY DR ANTHONY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WADDY JEFFERY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WINICK BRAD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SLEZAK DIANE | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $208,812 |
| MCCAHILL KIMBERLY | DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & GRANTS | 35 | $155,737 |
| GIUNTOLI MICHAEL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION | 35 | $140,625 |
| MAPES ROBERT | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM & COMMUNITY SUPPORT | 35 | $129,146 |
| MURPHY CAROLE | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 35 | $114,125 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In June 2024, AgeOptions' Illinois Pathways to Health program was awarded a $468,000 grant from USAging's Center of Excellence to Align Health and Social Care (COE). The grant supports infrastructure improvements to expand the Community Care Hub and improve health equity, access, and outcomes for older adults and caregivers, with funding directed toward expanding service offerings to hospitals and managed care providers.
AgeOptions awarded USAging grant to improve integration of social care servicesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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