Appalachian Area Agency on Aging
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging is a public charity based in Princeton, West Virginia. It describes its role as a pass-through agency for senior centers in southern West Virginia and supports local aging programs and services.
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging at a glance
In short: Appalachian Area Agency on Aging gave $8.6M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $613K), mostly in West Virginia. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,584,906
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $613,208
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $596,544
- Total assets
- $1,239,379
- -11.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Appalachian Area Agency on Aging
- Contact
Mailing address: 109 Thorn Street E, Princeton, WV 24740
Phone: (304) 425-1147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Appalachian Area Agency on Aging funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Raleigh County Commission on Aging Inc ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $7.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 26 grants of 41 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission refers to senior centers in southern West Virginia. Its 2025 grant data reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Appalachian Area Agency on Aging open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $659K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $625K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8.5M (2024) to $8.6M (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $8.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh County Commission on Aging Inc Beckley, WV | Run programs for senior citizens in the organization's service area. | $1,077,989 |
| Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia Bluefield, WV | Run programs for senior citizens in the organization's service area. | $927,990 |
| Putnam County Aging Program Inc St Albans, WV | Run programs for senior citizens in the organization's service area. | $898,871 |
| Nicholas Community Action Partnership Inc Summersville, WV | Run programs for senior citizens in the organization's service area. | $827,279 |
| Braxton County Senior Citizens Center Inc Sutton, WV | Run programs for senior citizens in the organization's service area. | $666,124 |
| Greenbrier County Committe on Aging Rupert, WV | Run programs for senior citizens in the organization's service area. | $646,581 |
| McDowell County Commission on Aging Inc Welch, WV | Run programs for senior citizens in the organization's service area. | $625,472 |
| Council on Aging Inc Mullens, WV | Run programs for senior citizens in the organization's service area. | $567,615 |
| Webster County Senior Citizens Inc Webster Springs, WV | Run programs for senior citizens in the organization's service area. | $518,448 |
| Monroe County Council on Aging Inc Lindside, WV | Run programs for senior citizens in the organization's service area. | $509,957 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,239,379 | $9,063,073 | $9,025,944 | $8,584,906 | 14 |
| 2024 | $1,394,651 | $8,998,300 | $8,999,602 | $8,533,302 | 13 |
| 2023 | $998,618 | $9,112,047 | $9,019,352 | $8,605,626 | 14 |
| 2022 | $1,579,595 | $9,375,689 | $9,410,987 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,152,038 | $9,615,671 | $9,643,089 | — | — |
| 2020 | $972,872 | $7,187,365 | $7,184,646 | — | — |
| 2019 | $956,786 | $6,916,725 | $6,914,065 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission is to “pass through” support to senior centers in southern West Virginia. Its filing describes Title III programs that provide administrative and technical support to local Title III aging programs, as well as services including health insurance benefits counseling, nutritionist services, and preventive health services.
Its 2025 grants supported organizations serving older adults. For example, Raleigh County Commission on Aging says its mission is to manage a senior citizens program in Raleigh County and further seniors’ participation in programs and benefits. Putnam County Aging Program describes providing nutritional, social, and health-related programs to enhance seniors’ quality of life. McDowell County Commission on Aging says it provides services to senior citizens in McDowell County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 14 grants totaling $8,584,906. Grant amounts ranged from $22,065 to $1,077,989, with a median grant of $596,544. The stated purpose for the listed grants was to run programs for senior citizens in the organization’s service area.
Among the largest grants were $1,077,989 to Raleigh County Commission on Aging, $927,990 to Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia, $898,871 to Putnam County Aging Program, and $827,279 to Nicholas Community Action Partnership. Other notable awards included $666,124 to Braxton County Senior Citizens Center and $646,581 to Greenbrier County Committee on Aging.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Randall Williams as president; Mary Ann Eccles as vice president; Wanda Fowler as secretary/treasurer; Rebecca Bivens as executive director; and Geneva Pugh, Cora Marie Scales, Elizabeth Turner, Mary Chapman, Clinton Cavendish, and Virginia Manley as directors.
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging is led by Rebecca Bivens, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rebecca Bivens
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$78K (2021) → $76K (2025)
Randall Williams
President
Board Member → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clinton Cavendish
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Turner
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Manley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geneva Pugh
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cora Marie Scales
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Chapman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine McKinney
Fiscal Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$55K (2023) → $55K (2025)
Mary Ann Eccles
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Fowler
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Brent Boggs (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Margaret Matthew (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Pearl Hamby (2019–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Angie Grbac (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Rhonda Hamm (2023) — Director
- Former: Margaret Pugh (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Clif Moore (2019–2020) — Board Memeber
- Former: Dana Lynch (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Fitzwater (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ida Mae Hypes (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ira Romanello (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Irene Thompson (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jake Hatcher (2019–2020) — Secretarytreasurer
- Former: James Kahle (2019–2020) — Board Memeber
- Former: Ramona Stanley (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Steve Hunter (2019–2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $76K, to Rebecca Bivens (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Appalachian Area Agency on Aging
How much does Appalachian Area Agency on Aging give each year?
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging gave $8.6M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8.5M across 13 grants.
What is Appalachian Area Agency on Aging's typical grant size?
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging's median grant in 2025 was $596,544, and its average grant was $613,208, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Appalachian Area Agency on Aging that year got $22K on average.
Where does Appalachian Area Agency on Aging give grants?
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Appalachian Area Agency on Aging give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Appalachian Area Agency on Aging's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Appalachian Area Agency on Aging's largest grantees?
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging's largest 2025 grantees include Raleigh County Commission on Aging Inc ($1,077,989), Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia ($927,990) and Putnam County Aging Program Inc ($898,871), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Appalachian Area Agency on Aging?
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.1M.
What does Appalachian Area Agency on Aging fund?
The organization states its mission is to “pass through” support to senior centers in southern West Virginia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Appalachian Area Agency on Aging?
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Appalachian Area Agency on Aging's EIN?
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0709971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Appalachian Area Agency on Aging funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/appalachian-area-agency-on-aging-morg_19ed0b22b6984b1b924ec1e205e20be1
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