East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc
East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging (ECIAAA) is a nonprofit organization based in Bloomington, Illinois, founded in 1972 and authorized under the federal Older Americans Act and the Illinois Act on Aging. Its Form 990 filing type is a public charity. ECIAAA plans, coordinates, and advocates for services for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and grandparents and other relatives raising children across 16 east-central Illinois counties.
East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc at a glance
In short: East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc gave $10.2M across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $538K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,222,515
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $538,027
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $192,402
- Total assets
- $3,277,064
- +1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (95% 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 East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1003 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL 61704-9008
Phone: (309) 829-2065
Website: https://eciaaa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was OSF Healthcare System ($3.3M). Together the top 10 received $9.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 37 grants of 99 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ECIAAA serves Planning and Service Area 5, comprising Champaign, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Iroquois, Livingston, Macon, McLean, Moultrie, Piatt, Shelby, and Vermilion counties in Illinois. Its 2025 grant filing shows that most grant dollars went to Illinois recipients, with a portion going to a Vermont recipient.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.7M (2020) to $10.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $10.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSF Healthcare System Peoria, IL | Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers | $3,325,773 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Mattoon, IL | Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers | $1,607,004 |
| Decatur Catholic Charities Decatur, IL | Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers | $964,780 |
| Cris Healthy Aging Center Danville, IL | Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers | $936,052 |
| CCSI- Care Coordination LLC Springfield, IL | Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers | $816,539 |
| Family Service of Champaign County Champaign, IL | Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers | $545,606 |
| Aris Solutions White River Junction, VT | Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers | $523,554 |
| Macon County Health Department Decatur, IL | Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers | $399,001 |
| Life Center of Cumberland County Toledo, IL | Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers | $208,293 |
| Coles County Council on Aging Charleston, IL | Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers | $192,402 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,277,064 | $12,026,334 | $12,040,368 | $10,222,515 | 19 | $8,953 |
| 2024 | $3,244,648 | $11,963,662 | $11,946,923 | $10,083,746 | 20 | $25,375 |
| 2023 | $3,902,948 | $10,965,602 | $10,947,868 | $9,206,469 | 21 | $407 |
| 2022 | $3,501,418 | $9,662,166 | $9,771,514 | $7,818,362 | 20 | $620 |
| 2021 | $4,166,085 | $8,843,240 | $8,779,372 | $7,158,542 | 19 | $415 |
| 2020 | $3,283,811 | $8,362,755 | $8,363,946 | $6,702,628 | 20 | $1,667 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ECIAAA’s mission is “to lead and advocate for inclusive resources and services that empower the optimal aging of East Central Illinois’ diverse older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their care partners.” Its stated work includes promoting health, strength, independence, dignity, and autonomy; supporting families caring for older adults; and assisting grandparents and other relatives raising children.
The organization’s program areas include access services, in-home services such as home-delivered meals, community services such as congregate meals and legal assistance, healthy aging programs, caregiver support, and elder rights programs. It also administers funding for local service providers. Among its 2025 grantees, OSF Healthcare System received $3,325,773 and describes its work as an integrated healthcare delivery system; Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center received $1,607,004 and describes its mission as providing exceptional care and creating healthy communities. Family Service of Champaign County, which received $545,606, describes its mission as providing human services across generations. Coles County Council on Aging, which received $192,402, says it provides services for older adults and public transportation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, ECIAAA reported 19 grants totaling $10,222,515. Grants ranged from $7,825 to $3,325,773, with a median of $192,402. The filing lists “services benefiting seniors and caregivers” as the purpose of the largest grants. Ninety-five percent of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 5% to a recipient in Vermont.
Other large 2025 grants included $964,780 to Decatur Catholic Charities, $936,052 to CRIS Healthy Aging Center, $816,539 to CCSI—Care Coordination LLC, and $545,606 to Family Service of Champaign County. ECIAAA’s grantee guidance describes fiscal and program policies for funds it administers, including reporting requirements and monitoring of grant- and contract-funded activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen Donovan as ex-officio; Ronald Black as first vice chairperson; Mindy Morgan as second vice chairperson; Kathy Munday as treasurer; and Mary Liz Wright as secretary. It also lists Margaret Messer, Luann Armantrout, Melinda Wright, Lakeshia Fox-Mizell, and Tom Webb as board members.
East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc is led by Susan Real, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Real
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $132K (2025)
Amanda Hyde
Director of Operations
Planning & Grant Manager → Director of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $112K (2025)
Kelly Coffey
Controller
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$94K (2024) → $99K (2025)
Karen Donovan
Ex-Officio
1st Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2024
Chairperson → Ex-Officio, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luann Armantrout
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Messer
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Liz Wright
Secretary
Chairperson → Board, 2022
Board → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Wright
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Morgan
2nd Vice Chairperson
Board → 2nd Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Black
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson → 1st Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Dixon
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Munday
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lakeshia Fox-Mizell
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Webb
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Jordan-Benson
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Boas
Board Member
Board → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Susan Redman (2020–2024) — Deputy Director & CFO · Filing note: Thru 103123
- Former: Nora Swalls (2023–2024) — Board
- Former: Doug Harlan (2020–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Harley Bennet (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Marilyn Morrow (2020–2022) — Board
- Former: Nancy Derby (2020–2022) — Board
- Former: Beth Bray Knecht (2021–2022) — Board
- Former: Dennis Madix (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Diane Cousert (2020–2021) — Board
- Former: Stephen Melega (2020–2021) — Board
- Former: Ruth Ann Lipic (2020) — Board
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $132K, to Susan Real (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc
How much does East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc give each year?
East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc gave $10.2M across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10.1M across 20 grants.
What is East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc's typical grant size?
East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc's median grant in 2025 was $192,402, and its average grant was $538,027, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc give grants?
East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, IL (3 grants) and Toledo, IL (2 grants).
Does East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Services Benefiting Seniors and Caregivers" (19 grants).
Who are East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc's largest grantees?
East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc's largest 2025 grantees include OSF Healthcare System ($3,325,773), Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center ($1,607,004) and Decatur Catholic Charities ($964,780), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc?
East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.0M.
What does East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc fund?
ECIAAA’s mission is “to lead and advocate for inclusive resources and services that empower the optimal aging of East Central Illinois’ diverse older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their care partners.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc?
East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check eciaaa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc's EIN?
East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-0982325. 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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