Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

Public charity · Grantmaker Kirksville, MO EIN: 43-0995687

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging is a public charity based in Kirksville, Missouri. Founded in 1973, it supports services intended to help older adults maintain independence and dignity at home, including nutrition, transportation, in-home, legal, and caregiver services.

Key facts about Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

In short: Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging gave $3.7M across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $167K), mostly in Missouri. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
43-0995687
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$3,664,235
Grants made (2025)
22
Average grant
$166,556
Median grant
$110,555
New grantees (estimate)
5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2025; small sample)
Total assets
$3,905,045
Primary geography
Missouri (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$3.9M

+52.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.7M

-0.3% YoY

Grant Count

22

+4.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$167K

-4.8% YoY

Is Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging open to new grantees?

5%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $102K; repeat grants $170K. How we count

Medians: $102K first-time, $119K repeat.

  • 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). 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 October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization states that its mission is to help older adults maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment. Its programs include congregate and home-delivered meals; information, legal, transportation, and in-home services; and health promotion and family caregiver services, including in-home respite care.

Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. NEMO Senior Citizens Services says it supports senior citizens through congregate and delivered meals and in-home services. OATS says it enhances quality of life by providing safe, caring, and reliable transportation. The Lincoln County Council on Aging says it works to enrich quality of life and support independence and vitality for people over 50 and the surrounding community.

The organization reports that it monitors each service provider at least annually for fiscal and program-service standards, and that providers submit financial reports monthly.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the organization reported 22 grants totaling $3,664,235. Grant amounts ranged from $21,073 to $496,803, with a median of $110,554. The largest reported grants included:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 3% to recipients in Iowa. The listed grantees include organizations in Missouri communities such as Hannibal, Monroe City, Kirksville, Moberly, and Troy, as well as Mom’s Meals in Ankeny, Iowa.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.

States

Cities

St. LouisKirksvilleMoberlyBowling GreenColumbiaEdinaEwingHannibalKahokaLancasterLouisianaMaconMemphisMonroe CityMontgomery CityParisShelbinaTroyWarrentonAnkeny

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M$4M22 grants2020 21 grants2021 20 grants2022 21 grants2023 21 grants2024 22 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2023) to $4.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $3.7M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Hannibal Area Council on Aging: $497KHannibal Area Council on Aging$497KMonroe City Senior Nutrition Center: $451KMonroe City Senior NutritionCenter$451KNemo Senior Citizens Services: $346KNemo Senior Citizens Services$346KSenior Americans Multipurpose Center: $306KSenior Americans MultipurposeCenter$306KLincoln County Council on Aging: $305KLincoln County Council onAging$305KOats Inc: $250KOats Inc$250KShelby County Senior Citizens Association: $181KShelby County Senior CitizensAssociation$181KHeartland Resources: $145KHeartland Resources$145KSenior Center of Macon: $134KSenior Center of Macon$134KMontgomery County Council on Aging: $133KMontgomery County Council onAging$133K

The largest 2025 recipient was Hannibal Area Council on Aging ($497K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.

Grant Size Distribution

105 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K27$50–100K40$100–250K29$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 40 grants of 105 (38%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hannibal Area Council on Aging Hannibal, MOProgram Support$496,803
Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center Monroe City, MOProgram Support$450,582
Nemo Senior Citizens Services Kirksville, MOProgram Support$345,534
Senior Americans Multipurpose Center Moberly, MOProgram Support$306,147
Lincoln County Council on Aging Troy, MOProgram Support$305,354
Oats Inc Columbia, MOProgram Support$250,000
Shelby County Senior Citizens Association Shelbina, MOProgram Support$181,202
Heartland Resources Ewing, MOProgram Support$145,402
Senior Center of Macon Macon, MOProgram Support$134,223
Montgomery County Council on Aging Montgomery City, MOProgram Support$133,344

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2025 $3,905,045 $7,076,021 $5,176,567 $3,664,235
2024 $2,559,262 $6,408,122 $5,177,267 $3,675,634
2023 $927,101 $4,683,066 $4,664,408 $3,237,229
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$3,905,045$2,559,262$927,101
Revenue$7,076,021$6,408,122$4,683,066
Expenses$5,176,567$5,177,267$4,664,408
Net Investment Income$13,692$48,885$1,666

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 4, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Andrea Jackson as chair, Linda Wallace as vice-chair, Luke Rothweiler as treasurer, Peggy Hills as secretary, and Kathy Lackey, Patricia Miller, Carol Ragar, Carmen Schulze, Linda Ellis, and Debbie Blessing as directors. Debbie Blessing is also listed as executive director.

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging is led by Debbie Blessing, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Debbie Blessing

    Executive Director

    Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $58K (2024) → $71K (2025)

  • Andrea Jackson

    Chair

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carol Ragar

    Director

    Director → Vice Chair, 2022

    Vice Chair → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy Lackey

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Ellis

    Director

    Vice Chair → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patricia Miller

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carmen Schulze

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristin Borders

    Fiscal Manager

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $50K (2025)

  • Peggy Hills

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Wallace

    Vice Chair

    Director → Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Luke Rothweiler

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (15)
  • Former: Jerry Folta (2022–2024) — Director
  • Former: Nerissa Pinkston (2022–2023) — Former Executive Director · Filing note: Resigned
  • Former: Sheryl Malusky (2023) — Former Executive Director · Filing note: Resigned
  • Former: Pam Windtberg (2020–2022) — Executive Director
  • Former: Twila Anderson (2020–2022) — Chairperson
  • Former: Andy Jackson (2022) — Director
  • Former: Jessica Guyton (2022) — Assistant Executive Director
  • Former: Beverly Cole (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Cheryl Brammer (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Cheryl Hayes (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Debra Sparks (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Dollene Sanders (2020–2021) — Secretary
  • Former: Laura Burham (2020–2021) — Chairperson
  • Former: Mary Lou Brennan (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Ruby Dunbar (2020–2021) — Treasurer

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

Debbie Blessing — Executive Director: $71KDebbie BlessingExecutive Director$71KKristin Borders — Fiscal Manager: $50KKristin BordersFiscal Manager$50K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $71K, to Debbie Blessing (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 2815 N Baltimore, Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: (660) 665-4682

Frequently asked questions about Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

How much does Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging give each year?

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging gave $3.7M across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.7M across 21 grants.

What is Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging's typical grant size?

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging's median grant in 2025 was $110,555, and its average grant was $166,556, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging that year got $102K on average.

Where does Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging give grants?

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging gives mostly in Missouri: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kirksville, MO (2 grants) and St. Louis, MO (2 grants).

Does Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (22 grants).

Who are Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging's largest grantees?

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging's largest 2025 grantees include Hannibal Area Council on Aging ($496,803), Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center ($450,582) and Nemo Senior Citizens Services ($345,534), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging?

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.

What does Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging fund?

The organization states that its mission is to help older adults maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging?

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging's EIN?

Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-0995687. 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.

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