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Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Alexandria, LA EIN: 72-1242809 Website

CENLA Area Agency on Aging Inc is a public charity based in Alexandria, Louisiana. It develops and oversees community-based services for seniors and their caregivers, aiming to help seniors remain in their communities as long as possible.

Key facts about Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc

In short: Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc gave $4.9M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $273K), mostly in Louisiana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
72-1242809
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$4,907,008
Grants made (2025)
18
Average grant
$272,612
Median grant
$255,989
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025)
Total assets
$2,026,607
Primary geography
Louisiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-14.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.9M

+13.1% YoY

Grant Count

18

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$273K

+13.1% YoY

Is Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

  • 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 150% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to improve quality of life for people age 60 and older by procuring and providing services that help them remain in their communities, in accordance with the Older Americans Act and Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs regulations. Its website describes a broader service network that helps seniors and caregivers access home care, meals, medical and prescription assistance, and in-home and community-based care.

The 2023 filing says the Foster Grandparent Program enables grandparents to serve as role models, mentors, and friends, including through one-on-one tutoring and reading support for students. The organization’s 2025 grants went to Louisiana organizations whose stated missions include providing services to older adults in their respective parishes. For example, Rapides Council on Aging says it provides Title III and other services to people age 60 and older in Rapides Parish; LaSalle Council on Aging says its services include meals, transportation, information and assistance, outreach, and senior activities.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, CENLA reported 18 grants totaling $4,907,008. Grants ranged from $21,010 to $765,905, with a median of $255,988. The filing describes contracts for grant funds dispersed to contractors, with monthly payments after verification that required service units under the contract have been met.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The organization’s website says it serves 20 Louisiana parishes: Union, Morehouse, Lincoln, West Carroll, East Carroll, Ouachita, Richland, Madison, Jackson, Caldwell, Franklin, Tensas, Winn, Grant, LaSalle, Catahoula, Concordia, Rapides, Avoyelles, and Allen. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

States

Cities

JonesboroAlexandriaColfaxDeridderFarmervilleFerridayJonesvilleLake ProvidenceMarksvilleMonroeOakdalePinevilleRayvilleSt JosephTroutWinnfieldWinnsboroLafayette

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M19 grants2020 18 grants2021 18 grants2022 18 grants2023 18 grants2024 18 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $4.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $4.9M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Rapides Council on Aging: $766KRapides Council on Aging$766KAvoyelles Council on Aging: $506KAvoyelles Council on Aging$506KRapides Senior Center: $335KRapides Senior Center$335KLasalle Council on Aging: $299KLasalle Council on Aging$299KGrant Council on Aging Inc: $282KGrant Council on Aging Inc$282KUnion Council on Aging: $281KUnion Council on Aging$281KWinn Council on Aging: $278KWinn Council on Aging$278KConcordia Council on Aging: $273KConcordia Council on Aging$273KRichland Council on Aging: $257KRichland Council on Aging$257KMadison Council on Aging: $255KMadison Council on Aging$255K

The largest 2025 recipient was Rapides Council on Aging ($766K). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.

Grant Size Distribution

90 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K12$50–100K55$100–250K14$250–500K3$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 55 grants of 90 (61%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rapides Council on Aging Alexandria, LAElderly Services$765,905
Avoyelles Council on Aging Marksville, LAElderly Services$506,365
Rapides Senior Center Pineville, LAElderly Services$335,371
Lasalle Council on Aging Trout, LAElderly Services$298,900
Grant Council on Aging Inc Colfax, LAElderly Services$282,120
Union Council on Aging Farmerville, LAElderly Services$281,167
Winn Council on Aging Winnfield, LAElderly Services$278,295
Concordia Council on Aging Ferriday, LAElderly Services$272,976
Richland Council on Aging Rayville, LAElderly Services$256,968
Madison Council on Aging Jonesboro, LAElderly Services$255,009

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2025 $2,026,607 $6,206,099 $6,655,426 $4,907,008
2024 $2,376,644 $7,266,365 $6,933,292 $4,339,868
2023 $2,213,357 $6,796,220 $6,571,023 $2,210,982
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$2,026,607$2,376,644$2,213,357
Revenue$6,206,099$7,266,365$6,796,220
Expenses$6,655,426$6,933,292$6,571,023
Net Investment Income$22,444$31,497$15,988

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Joyce Thompson as an officer, Roy Alexander as president, and Cheryl Lemoine and Blake Kramer as directors.

Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc is led by Roy Alexander, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Roy Alexander

    President

    Director → President, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Blake Kramer

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Cheryl Lemoine

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Joyce Thompson

    Officer

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $93K (2020) → $91K (2025)

Former officers (6)
  • Former: Rachel Breithaupt (2020–2024) — Trustee & Director
  • Former: Tom McConnell (2020–2023) — Trustee & Director
  • Former: Gary Odom (2022–2023) — Trustee & Director
  • Former: Mickey Nicholson (2022–2023) — Trustee & Director
  • Former: Benjamin Sandifer (2020–2021) — Trustee & Director
  • Former: Billy Rucker (2020–2021) — Trustee & Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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

Joyce Thompson — Officer: $91KJoyce ThompsonOfficer$91K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $91K, to Joyce Thompson (Officer).

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 13027, Alexandria, LA 71315
Phone: (318) 484-2260
Website: https://cenlaaging.org

Frequently asked questions about Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc

How much does Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc give each year?

Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc gave $4.9M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.3M across 18 grants.

What is Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc's typical grant size?

Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc's median grant in 2025 was $255,989, and its average grant was $272,612, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc give grants?

Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jonesboro, LA (2 grants).

Does Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Elderly Services" (18 grants).

Who are Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc's largest grantees?

Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Rapides Council on Aging ($765,905), Avoyelles Council on Aging ($506,365) and Rapides Senior Center ($335,371), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc?

Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.2M.

What does Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to improve quality of life for people age 60 and older by procuring and providing services that help them remain in their communities, in accordance with the Older Americans Act and Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs regulations. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc?

Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cenlaaging.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc's EIN?

Cenla Area Agency on Aging Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1242809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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