Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
The Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. (operating as Advantage Aging Solutions) is a private nonprofit organization established in 1978 and headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida. As one of eleven Area Agencies on Aging in Florida, the organization is mandated by the Older Americans Act to develop planning and coordinate services for aging issues across its Planning and Service Area. The agency contracts with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs to administer federal and state programs for seniors and their caregivers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
-21.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.5M
-8.9% YoY
Grant Count
18
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$474K
-8.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of life for older adults, persons with disabilities, and caregivers through advocacy, education, and support. The organization aims to ensure that older adults and adults with disabilities are valued and have the resources they need to live with dignity.
Primary Program Areas:
- Special Programs for the Aging — Provides access to supportive services, home delivered meals, congregate dining sites, elder abuse prevention programming, and health and wellness education
- Alzheimer's Respite Services — Offers in-home services, caregiver training, and transportation for individuals with Alzheimer's
- Community Care for the Elderly — Provides in-home services including respite, shopping assistance, bathing, and housekeeping
- Elder Helpline — A telephone support service (866-467-4624) connecting older adults and caregivers to home and community-based services
- SHINE/SMP (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) — Volunteer-based program offering free, unbiased counseling on Medicare and health insurance options
- Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP) — Assists qualified, low-income households with at least one resident age 60 or older facing home energy emergencies
- Elder Abuse Prevention — Provides information and training on elder rights to older adults, caregivers, and professionals
- Aging and Disability Resource Center — Manages client intake and assessment for aged and disabled adults to facilitate access to programs and the Statewide Managed Long-Term Care Program
All programs are designed to maximize clients' independence and security while they age in place.
Grantmaking
The organization functions as a grantmaker to local service providers within its service area. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves a fourteen-county Planning and Service Area in North Florida, coordinating home and community-based services through contracts with local providers across this region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenues: $11,946,756
- Total Expenses: $12,006,942
- Total Assets: $3,071,183
- Staff: 29 employees
The organization maintains a Four-Star rating based on its financial accountability and transparency.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,408,541 | $3,071,183 | $3,038,250 |
| Revenue | $11,570,180 | $11,946,756 | $10,893,748 |
| Expenses | $11,702,930 | $12,006,942 | $10,339,429 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,382 | $1,812 | $33 |
| 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
86 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANITA CLARKE | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| DOROTHY ALEXANDER | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| SHIRLEY OWENS | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| HARRIET RICH | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| WILLIE ANN DICKEY | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| CHERRY SMITH | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| ANN WEAVER JOHNSTON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ARZELLA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MARK BALDINO | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KIMBLIN NESMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| NELSON WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JANICE WISE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MONICA WELLES | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| BRENDA CARLTON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| LISA BRETZ | EXECUTVIE DIRECTOR | 40 | $121,619 |
| DAVID GAUSS | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $90,404 |
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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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