Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc
The goal is to foster independence, seeking to change the conditions that pose barriers for those who wish to remain a strong and vital part of the community. Jaaa advocates on aging issues, builds community partnerships and implements programs to help seniors live independent and dignified lives in Douglas, Jefferson, and Shawnee counties in Kansas.
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,544,020
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $4,934,904
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $12,618
- +25.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,430,354
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2022) to $1.6M (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka Habitat for Humanity Topeka, KS | Repair/Maintenance/Rennovation | $64,911 |
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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 | $3,544,020 | $4,934,904 | $4,430,354 | — | — | $12,618 |
| 2024 | $3,118,951 | $4,993,956 | $4,745,869 | — | — | $10,057 |
| 2023 | $2,951,092 | $5,085,211 | $4,553,315 | $64,911 | 1 | $7,190 |
| 2022 | $2,650,683 | $4,009,386 | $4,089,873 | $62,337 | 1 | $1,540 |
| 2021 | $2,301,808 | $3,555,075 | $3,281,090 | $121,752 | 2 | $1,441 |
| 2020 | $2,029,046 | $3,335,193 | $3,113,061 | $1,596,647 | 24 | $1,919 |
About Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Topeka, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc is led by Susan Harris, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Harris
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $96K (2025)
Robert Byers
Chair
Secretary → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Wright
CFO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$43K (2022) → $63K (2025)
Larry Hill
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Holroyd
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Pickerell
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Pickerell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Santner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Hagenbuch
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Eakins
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Ernest Dyer (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Gloria Okeke (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jean Steuve (2023) — CFO
- Former: Jean Stueve (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Susan Warriner (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jo Cross (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Fowler (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Homlish (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kevin Garner (2020) — Chair
- Former: Patty Brown (2020) — Board Member
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 $96K, to Susan Harris (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc
How large is Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc?
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What is Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc?
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Topeka, KS. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc operate?
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc has awarded grants in Iowa, Kansas, Ohio.
What is Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc's EIN?
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0846535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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