Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging
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.
Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,664,235
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $166,556
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $110,555
- Total assets
- $3,905,045
- +52.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (97% 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 Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging
- Contact
Mailing address: 2815 N Baltimore, Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: (660) 665-4682
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
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
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 40 grants of 105 (38%).
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hannibal Area Council on Aging Hannibal, MO | Program Support | $496,803 |
| Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center Monroe City, MO | Program Support | $450,582 |
| Nemo Senior Citizens Services Kirksville, MO | Program Support | $345,534 |
| Senior Americans Multipurpose Center Moberly, MO | Program Support | $306,147 |
| Lincoln County Council on Aging Troy, MO | Program Support | $305,354 |
| Oats Inc Columbia, MO | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Shelby County Senior Citizens Association Shelbina, MO | Program Support | $181,202 |
| Heartland Resources Ewing, MO | Program Support | $145,402 |
| Senior Center of Macon Macon, MO | Program Support | $134,223 |
| Montgomery County Council on Aging Montgomery City, MO | Program Support | $133,344 |
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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 | $3,905,045 | $7,076,021 | $5,176,567 | $3,664,235 | 22 | $13,692 |
| 2024 | $2,559,262 | $6,408,122 | $5,177,267 | $3,675,634 | 21 | $48,885 |
| 2023 | $927,101 | $4,683,066 | $4,664,408 | $3,237,229 | 21 | $1,666 |
| 2022 | $692,797 | $5,789,479 | $5,794,274 | $3,614,103 | 20 | $890 |
| 2021 | $825,865 | $4,265,572 | $4,270,144 | $3,981,452 | 21 | $1,038 |
| 2020 | $755,401 | $3,905,352 | $3,909,244 | $3,629,622 | 22 | $3,547 |
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:
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $71K, to Debbie Blessing (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Northeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/northeast-missouri-area-agency-on-aging-morg_8f5dae177e334e4394084dda85b3052b
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