Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc., which operates as Advantage Aging Solutions, is a public charity based in Tallahassee, Florida. Formed in 1978, it coordinates home- and community-based services through local providers in 14 North Florida counties, supporting older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida at a glance
In short: Area Agency on Aging for North Florida gave $8.5M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $474K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,535,002
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $474,167
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $247,828
- Total assets
- $2,408,541
- -21.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
- Contact
Mailing address: 2414 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: (850) 488-0055
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Area Agency on Aging for North Florida funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elder Care Services Inc ($2.4M). Together the top 10 received $7.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 27 grants of 86 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Advantage Aging Solutions says it serves 14 North Florida counties. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Area Agency on Aging for North Florida open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $137K; repeat grants $542K. How we count
Medians: $91K first-time, $363K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.4M (2021) to $9.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Care Services Inc Tallahassee, FL | Elder Services | $2,362,756 |
| Bay County Council on Aging Inc Panama City, FL | Elder Services | $1,606,590 |
| Liberty County Senior Citizens Association Inc Bristol, FL | Elder Services | $783,850 |
| Holmes County Council on Aging Inc Bonifay, FL | Elder Services | $748,230 |
| Jackson County Senior Citizens Organization Inc Graceville, FL | Elder Services | $560,292 |
| Senior Citizens Council of Madison County Inc Madison, FL | Elder Services | $494,010 |
| Taylor Senior Citizens Center Inc Perry, FL | Elder Services | $394,829 |
| Calhoun County Senior Citizens Association Inc Blountstown, FL | Elder Services | $363,299 |
| Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners Elderly Affairs Department Quincy, FL | Elder Services | $309,746 |
| Wakulla County Senior Citizens Council Inc Crawfordville, FL | Elder Services | $185,909 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,408,541 | $11,570,180 | $11,702,930 | $8,535,002 | 18 | $3,382 |
| 2023 | $3,071,183 | $11,946,756 | $12,006,942 | $9,369,322 | 18 | $1,812 |
| 2022 | $3,038,250 | $10,893,748 | $10,339,429 | $8,256,727 | 17 | $33 |
| 2021 | $2,078,235 | $9,162,793 | $9,110,831 | $7,434,930 | 16 | $92 |
| 2020 | $2,411,867 | $10,208,497 | $10,202,673 | $8,357,638 | 17 | $1,000 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers through advocacy, education, and support, helping them live with dignity and independence.
Its stated programs include Community Care for the Elderly, Alzheimer’s respite services, home-delivered meals and congregate dining, elder abuse prevention, health and wellness education, and an Aging and Disability Resource Center. Its 2024 grants primarily supported organizations providing elder services. For example, Bay County Council on Aging describes its mission as providing nutritional, recreational, social, financial, and transportation services for older people in Bay County. Senior Citizens Council of Madison County says it works to improve seniors’ lives through nutrition, companionship, activities, and health care. Other 2024 recipients included Alzheimer’s Project, which serves people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, and legal services organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 18 grants totaling $8,535,002. Grant amounts ranged from $10,552 to $2,362,756, with a median of $247,828. The largest reported awards included:
The organization’s procurement page reported no RFP opportunities at the time shown. A notice posted June 25, 2026, described an intended contract award for a pre-plated food vendor RFP; proposals had been due June 5, 2026, so that proposal period is past. The notice described an intended award to GA Foods.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anita Clarke as president; Dorothy Alexander as first vice president; Shirley Owens as second vice president; Harriet Rich as treasurer; Willie Ann Dickey as secretary; and Cherry Smith as immediate past president. Board members listed were Ann Weaver Johnston, Arzella Smith, Mark Baldino, and Kimblin Nesmith.
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida is led by Anita Clarke, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anita Clarke
President
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Gauss
Director of Administration
Director of Administration & Contracts → Director of Administration, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Lisa Bretz
Executvie Director
Executive Director → Executvie Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $122K (2024)
Cherry Smith
Immediate Past President
1st Vice President → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Alexander
1st Vice President
Board Member → 1st Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Rich
Treasurer
Treasurer → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Owens
2nd Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arzella Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Wise
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willie Ann Dickey
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Carlton
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Weaver Johnston
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimblin Nesmith
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Baldino
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Welles
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Wilson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Robert Presnell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deidra Dunnell (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dorothy Hyatt (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Julia Cunningham (2020–2022) — Director of Finance
- Former: Sandra McInnis (2020–2022) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Terrell Brown (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Thelma Bruce (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Girtman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Brush (2020–2021) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Peggy Shiver (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Wood (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $122K, to Lisa Bretz (Executvie Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
How much does Area Agency on Aging for North Florida give each year?
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida gave $8.5M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9.4M across 18 grants.
What is Area Agency on Aging for North Florida's typical grant size?
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida's median grant in 2024 was $247,828, and its average grant was $474,167, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Area Agency on Aging for North Florida that year got $137K on average.
Where does Area Agency on Aging for North Florida give grants?
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tallahassee, FL (6 grants).
Does Area Agency on Aging for North Florida give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Area Agency on Aging for North Florida's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Elder Services" (18 grants).
Who are Area Agency on Aging for North Florida's largest grantees?
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida's largest 2024 grantees include Elder Care Services Inc ($2,362,756), Bay County Council on Aging Inc ($1,606,590) and Liberty County Senior Citizens Association Inc ($783,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Area Agency on Aging for North Florida?
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.6M.
What does Area Agency on Aging for North Florida fund?
The organization’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers through advocacy, education, and support, helping them live with dignity and independence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Area Agency on Aging for North Florida?
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Area Agency on Aging for North Florida's EIN?
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1844633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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