Northwestern Il Area Agency on Aging
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.2M
+15.8% YoY
Grant Count
12
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$684K
+15.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enable older persons to live in dignity and independence.
The organization's primary focus areas include:
- Planning and coordination of aging services
- Senior centers and services
- Social and nutritional support services
- Caregiver support services
- Community Care Program services (both Medicaid and non-Medicaid options)
- Emergency meal programs
- Information and assistance services for seniors age 60 and older and people with disabilities of any age
Grantmaking
NIAAA functions as both a service provider and a funding organization. The organization distributes grants to support aging services throughout its service area. Based on recent financial data, typical grant awards range from $72,137 to $4,253,077. Total giving in 2024 was $8,210,345.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NIAAA serves northwestern Illinois as a designated Planning and Service Area (PSA). The organization coordinates services across multiple counties in the region and is part of Illinois's statewide network of 13 Area Agencies on Aging serving all 102 counties.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1.96 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.55 million
- Annual Revenue: $10.1 million
- Annual Expenses: $10.1 million
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,067,426
- Total Giving: $8,210,345
Staffing: 9 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,067,426 | $1,964,284 | $2,892,946 |
| Revenue | $9,305,099 | $10,133,617 | $8,602,840 |
| Expenses | $9,302,002 | $10,063,799 | $8,570,008 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $29,841 | $53,259 | $5,801 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lifescape Community Services ($4,253,077), Northwestern Illinois Community ($1,499,487), Voluntary Action Center of Dekalb County ($516,320).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOONE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING BELVIDERE, IL | SERVICES BENEFITING SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS | $146,882 |
| CARROLL COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES ORGANIZATION INC MOUNT CARROLL, IL | SERVICES BENEFITING SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS | $72,137 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOSES OF ROCKFORD ROCKFORD, IL | SERVICES BENEFITING SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS | $437,725 |
| ELDER CARE SERVICES OF DEKALB COUNTY DEKALB, IL | SERVICES BENEFITING SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS | $220,691 |
| LEE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING DIXON, IL | SERVICES BENEFITING SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS | $202,073 |
| LIFESCAPE COMMUNITY SERVICES ROCKFORD, IL | SERVICES BENEFITING SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS | $4,253,077 |
| NORTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY FREEPORT, IL | SERVICES BENEFITING SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS | $1,499,487 |
| PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES ROCKFORD, IL | SERVICES BENEFITING SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS | $100,000 |
| ROCK RIVER CENTER OREGON, IL | SERVICES BENEFITING SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS | $236,589 |
| SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER FREEPORT, IL | SERVICES BENEFITING SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS | $305,618 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Jeffrey Barnes
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE M SHARPE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SHORE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JEFF HENDERSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CAROL KLINT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WENDY LARSON BENNET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF SALISBURY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LINDA NIEMIEC | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALYSON BROMAN CONN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| YOHANES HONU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GRANT NYHAMMER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $133,586 |
| LEISA NAFF | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $91,794 |
Contact Information
Address: 1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61108-1652
Phone: 815-226-4901 (Toll-free: 1-800-542-8402)
Fax: 815-226-8984
Email: info@nwilaaa.org
Website: www.nwilaaa.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Northwestern Il Area Agency on Aging fund?
**Mission:** To enable older persons to live in dignity and independence. The organization's primary focus areas include: • Planning and coordination of aging services • Senior centers and services • Social and nutritional support services • Caregiver support services • Community Care Program services (both Medicaid and non-Medicaid options) • Emergency meal programs • Information and assistance services for seniors age 60 and older and people with disabilities of any age
How do I apply for a grant from Northwestern Il Area Agency on Aging?
NIAAA functions as both a service provider and a funding organization. The organization distributes grants to support aging services throughout its service area. Based on recent financial data, typical grant awards range from $72,137 to $4,253,077. Total giving in 2024 was $8,210,345. The organization's grant-making focuses on human services and human service organizations, primarily within Illinois.
Where does Northwestern Il Area Agency on Aging make grants?
NIAAA serves northwestern Illinois as a designated Planning and Service Area (PSA). The organization coordinates services across multiple counties in the region and is part of Illinois's statewide network of 13 Area Agencies on Aging serving all 102 counties.
What size grants does Northwestern Il Area Agency on Aging award?
In 2024, Northwestern Il Area Agency on Aging awarded 12 grants totaling $8.2M — an average of about $684K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northwestern Il Area Agency on Aging's EIN?
Northwestern Il Area Agency on Aging's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2742719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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