Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc is a Minneapolis-based public charity that serves as the designated Area Agency on Aging for the seven-county Twin Cities metro area. It administers Older Americans Act funding for community-based services that help older adults and caregivers live safely and independently in their communities.
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc at a glance
In short: Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc gave $12.3M across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $323K), mostly in Minnesota. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,260,067
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $322,633
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $81,260
- Total assets
- $6,615,158
- -9.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization issues competitive requests for proposals. Its website invites organizations to sign up for email notices of pending RFPs.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3001 Broadway Street Ne Suite 601, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: (651) 641-8612
Website: https://metroaging.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc
Older Americans Act Title III-B (Supportive Services)
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc
Amount
$2,530,494
Deadline
Deadline not published
Older Americans Act Title III-C (Nutrition Services)
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc
Amount
$7,900,071
Deadline
Deadline not published
Older Americans Act Title III-D (Health Promotion and Disease Prevention)
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc
Amount
$238,531
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Open Arms of Minnesota ($3.2M). Together the top 10 received $10.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 69 grants of 222 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
As the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Twin Cities metro area, the organization serves Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties. Its 2025 itemized grants went entirely to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 38 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $87K; repeat grants $329K. How we count
Medians: $87K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12.3M (2025) to $14.6M (2020). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $12.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Arms of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Nutrition Services (Title IIIC OAA, NSIP & State sources) | $3,194,188 |
| Presbyterian Homes & Services Roseville, MN | Nutrition Services ( IIIC OAA, NSIP & State sources) | $2,432,382 |
| Metro Meals on Wheels Minneapolis, MN | Nutrition Services ( IIIC OAA, NSIP & State sources) | $2,193,237 |
| Scott-Carver-Dakota Cap Agency Shakopee, MN | Supportive & Nutrition Services (Titles IIIB & IIIC OAA, NSIP & State sources) | $841,817 |
| Volunteers of Americamn Edina, MN | Supportive, Nutrition & Caregiver Services (Titles IIIB, IIIC & IIIE OAA, NSIP & State sources) | $579,023 |
| Family Means Stillwater, MN | Caregiver Services (Title IIIE OAA) | $265,566 |
| Help at Your Door Golden Valley, MN | Supportive Services (Title IIIB - OAA) | $262,356 |
| Senior Community Services Minnetonka, MN | Supportive & Caregiver Services (Titles IIIB & IIIE OAA) | $260,540 |
| Darts St. Paul, MN | Supportive, Health Promotion & Caregiver Services (Titles IIIB, III-D & IIIE OAA) | $220,354 |
| Eastside Neighborhood Services Inc Minneapolis, MN | Supportive & Caregiver Services (Titles IIIB & IIIE OAA) | $155,141 |
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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 | $6,615,158 | $20,631,064 | $21,038,227 | $12,260,067 | 38 | $73,010 |
| 2024 | $7,340,538 | $24,583,001 | $23,747,084 | $13,083,393 | 41 | $49,298 |
| 2023 | $7,745,784 | $23,701,692 | $24,024,671 | $12,891,980 | 49 | $13,350 |
| 2022 | $8,208,699 | $23,864,185 | $24,552,887 | $13,069,021 | 46 | $4,621 |
| 2021 | $8,002,435 | $24,136,026 | $24,558,283 | $13,821,461 | 48 | $768 |
| 2020 | $9,744,379 | $25,188,452 | $24,746,735 | $14,597,423 | 46 | $928 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “to assist individuals to age well and develop the capacity of communities to care for an aging population.”
Its funding supports community-based organizations delivering services under Older Americans Act Titles III-B, III-C, III-D and III-E. Funded services include supportive services such as transportation, chore and homemaker help; home-delivered and congregate meals; health promotion; and caregiver support and respite. The organization says awards are made through competitive requests for proposals.
Among its 2025 grantees, Open Arms of Minnesota describes its mission as nourishing clients and building community through food and medicine. Metro Meals on Wheels says it works to ensure people receive nutritious meals and human connection to live independently. Help at Your Door says it helps seniors and people with disabilities maintain independence and remain in their homes. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In its 2025 filing, the organization reported 38 itemized grants totaling $12,260,067. Grants ranged from $5,783 to $3,194,188, with a median award of $81,260. The organization’s funding page separately reports that it awarded $13.7 million in Older Americans Act and emergency funding in 2025.
The largest itemized awards included $3,194,188 to Open Arms of Minnesota for nutrition services; $2,432,382 to Presbyterian Homes & Services for nutrition services; and $2,193,237 to Metro Meals on Wheels for nutrition services. Other large awards included $841,817 to Scott-Carver-Dakota CAP Agency for supportive and nutrition services, and $579,023 to Volunteers of America MN for supportive, nutrition and caregiver services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vanne Owens Hayes as Board Chair, Mike Rothman as Vice Chair, Adeel Lari as Treasurer and Alison Colton as Secretary. Other listed board members are Jeff Bangsberg, Ram Rajagopalan, Josh Berg, Becky Stibbe, Sarah Urtel and Barbara Champlin.
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc is led by Dawn Simonson, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dawn Simonson
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $171K (2025)
Vanne Owens Hayes
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Cullen
Vice President of Strategy & Development
Vice President of Strategy & Operations → Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, 2021
Vice President of Strategy & Business Development → Vice President of Strategy & Development, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $115K (2025)
Andrew Brown
Vice President of Communications & Engagement
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024) → $126K (2025)
Michael Frazho
Vice President of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2025)
Becky Stibbe
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Van Sant
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bangsberg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Rothman
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Urtel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ram Rajagopalan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Champlin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adeel Lari
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
4.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Colton
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Zbacnik
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Berg
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellie Zuehlke
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Dempsey
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisbeth Cachima
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Koncar
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Barb Blumer (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Kris Orluck (2020–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Amanda Wall Dotray (2020–2023) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: John Selstad (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sumee Lee (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Doan (2022–2023) — Vice President of Operations & Equity
- Former: Ellie Zeuhlke (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lisbeth Lopez (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Iris Freeman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Maluchnik (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Robert Power (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: George Schoephoerster (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Busse (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Roles (2020–2021) — Vice President of Communications & Advocacy
- Former: Kendall Johnson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Youle (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Ervasti (2020–2021) — Vice President of Human Resources
- Former: Bradley Bettger (2021) — Vice President of Technology & Facilities
- Former: Edwina Garcia (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Bettger (2020) — Vice President of Technology & Facilities
- Former: Chuck Heinecke (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Fang Yu (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 $171K, to Dawn Simonson (President and CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc
How much does Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc give each year?
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc gave $12.3M across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13.1M across 41 grants.
What is Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc's typical grant size?
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc's median grant in 2025 was $81,260, and its average grant was $322,633, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc that year got $87K on average.
Where does Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc give grants?
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (15 grants), St. Paul, MN (9 grants), Roseville, MN (2 grants) and Edina, MN (2 grants).
Does Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supportive Services (Title IIIB - OAA)" (11 grants), "Caregiver Services (Title IIIE OAA)" (4 grants) and "Supportive & Caregiver Services (Titles IIIB & IIIE OAA)" (4 grants).
Who are Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc's largest grantees?
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Open Arms of Minnesota ($3,194,188), Presbyterian Homes & Services ($2,432,382) and Metro Meals on Wheels ($2,193,237), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc?
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.6M.
What does Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is “to assist individuals to age well and develop the capacity of communities to care for an aging population.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc?
The organization issues competitive requests for proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc's EIN?
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1774247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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