Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Pca's mission is to improve the quality of life for older philadelphians and people with disabilities and assist them in achieving their maximum level of health, independence, and productivity.
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging at a glance
In short: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging gave $186K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $186,061
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $62,020
- Median grant
- $47,475
- Total assets
- $63,100,941
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Philadelphia Corporation for Aging funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Caring for Friends ($125K). Together the top 3 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caring for Friends Philadelphia, PA | Meal Subsidies | $125,000 |
| Kleinlife Philadelphia, PA | Meal Subsidies | $47,475 |
| Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels Flourtown, PA | Meal Subsidies | $13,586 |
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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 | $63,100,941 | $97,543,411 | $87,328,641 | $186,061 | 3 | $1,296,734 |
| 2024 | $57,256,766 | $97,587,198 | $89,083,487 | — | — | $746,982 |
| 2023 | $54,079,800 | $92,578,570 | $80,853,223 | — | — | $128,208 |
| 2022 | $49,296,964 | $107,503,812 | $79,681,576 | — | — | $11,515 |
| 2021 | $34,478,381 | $88,420,112 | $83,300,149 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $32,268,411 | $84,188,463 | $84,035,737 | — | — | $97,331 |
About Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Based on IRS filings
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $63.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $186K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is led by Najja Orr, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 10 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Najja Orr
President & CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2022
CEO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$273K (2022) → $322K (2025)
Glenn D Bryan
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George DeRosa
Director
Director of Information Techno → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$238K (2024) → $234K (2025)
Satya B Verma
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra McNally
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Whitman
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma Thomas
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Nathanson
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilmarie Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Croxton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Canela-Duckett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharlene Waller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Weinbaum
COO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$177K (2024) → $204K (2025)
Lisa Alexander
Associate General Counsel
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$274K (2024) → $180K (2025)
Peter Gust
Database Administrator
It Project Manager → Database Administrator, 2025
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$193K (2024) → $192K (2025)
Yvonne Haddad
Associate General Counsel
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$186K (2024) → $171K (2025)
Avin Hiremath
Contract Web Developer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$220K (2025)
Jennifer Engelbrecht
General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$200K (2025)
Jennifer Russell
Exe. Administrator of Planning
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$151K (2025)
Monika Briggs
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$57K (2025)
Jacqueline S Zinn
Secretary
Member Board of Director → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Colbert
Vice Chair
Senior V.p. - Operations → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Adamucci
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Eloise N Young (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Louis A Bove (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lynn Fields Harris (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Nora Dowd Eisenhower (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Joel TeBeest (2024) — CFO
- Former: Fran Miller (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Judee M Bavaria (2020–2023) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Katherine E Galluzzi (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Victor M Negron (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Foreshaw Rouse (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Foreshaw-Rouse (2020) — Member Board of Director
- Former: Benjamin A. Ellis (2020) — Senior V.p. Business & Finance
- Former: Lenore Wasserman Scola (2020) — Member Board of Director
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 $322K, to Najja Orr (President and CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
How much does Philadelphia Corporation for Aging give each year?
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging gave $186K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's typical grant size?
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's median grant in 2025 was $47,475, and its average grant was $62,020, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Philadelphia Corporation for Aging give grants?
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Philadelphia Corporation for Aging give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Meal Subsidies" (3 grants).
How large is Philadelphia Corporation for Aging?
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging reported $63.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $97.5M.
What is Philadelphia Corporation for Aging?
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $63.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's EIN?
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1905649. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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