Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)
The mission of the organization is to provide comprehensive, coordinated systems of services to assist older persons to maintain independence in their homes and their communities as long as possible.
Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) at a glance
In short: Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $277K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,661,485
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $276,914
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $86,170
- Total assets
- $27,505,466
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Senior Nutrition Services ($962K). Together the top 6 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 30 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2019) to $1.9M (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Nutrition Services Benton Harbor, MI | Congregate, Home Del. Meals & Transportation | $962,252 |
| Cass County Council on Aging Cassopolis, MI | Transportation, adult day care services, education/training - alzheimers, home del. Meals and respite. | $477,088 |
| Child & Family Services Benton Harbor, MI | Adult Day Care, Respite, and Education/Training | $137,340 |
| North Berrien Senior Center Coloma, MI | Transportation | $35,000 |
| Western Michigan Legal Services Grand Rapids, MI | Legal Services | $25,000 |
| Senior Services of Van Buren CO South Haven, MI | Transportation & Disease Prevention & Respite | $24,805 |
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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 | $27,505,466 | $33,711,341 | $29,677,176 | $1,661,485 | 6 | $1,283,140 |
| 2024 | $20,678,233 | $28,559,675 | $28,018,833 | $1,730,510 | 6 | $549,956 |
| 2023 | $20,058,260 | $25,634,888 | $25,170,799 | $1,832,472 | 6 | $169,287 |
| 2022 | $19,930,869 | $25,090,998 | $24,239,653 | $1,832,472 | 6 | $34,811 |
| 2021 | $19,102,216 | $24,567,110 | $24,292,221 | $1,869,958 | 6 | $42,438 |
| 2020 | $19,373,283 | $22,576,966 | $22,291,770 | $1,690,008 | 7 | $88,116 |
| 2019 | $17,995,377 | $20,157,700 | $18,888,134 | $1,501,701 | 7 | $159,933 |
About Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)
Based on IRS filings
Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in St Joseph, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $27.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) is led by Christine Vanlandingham, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2022; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine Vanlandingham
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$137K (2022) → $186K (2025)
Bernie Williamson
Chair
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Vollrath
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Patterson-Gladney
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Everett
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mabel Mayfield
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Wile Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Baggio
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Distefano
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Grice
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Radde
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenley Penner
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Velma Hendershot
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Mary Howie (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Tina Leary (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Melinda Gruber (2019–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Donald Hanson (2019–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Gladys Peeples-Burks (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jason Lovero (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeremiah Jones (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Middleton (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Brenda Cuddeback (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: David Kirshenbaum (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lynn Kellogg (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: E. Clark Cobb (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Roseann Marchetti (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $186K, to Christine Vanlandingham (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)
How much does Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) give each year?
Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) gave $1.7M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 6 grants.
What is Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)'s typical grant size?
Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)'s median grant in 2025 was $86,170, and its average grant was $276,914, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) give grants?
Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Benton Harbor, MI (2 grants).
Does Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)'s 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)'s largest grantees?
Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)'s largest 2025 grantees include Senior Nutrition Services ($962,252), Cass County Council on Aging ($477,088) and Child & Family Services ($137,340), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)?
Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) reported $27.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $33.7M.
What is Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)?
Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program) is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in St Joseph, MI. It holds $27.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)'s EIN?
Region IV Area Agency on Aging Inc (With Foster Grandparents Program)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2332594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
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