Usaging
Usaging is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It represents and supports the national network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocates for Title VI Native American Aging Programs. Its work supports older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers to live with health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities.
Usaging at a glance
In short: Usaging gave $21.6M across 185 grants in 2024 (avg $117K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,595,849
- -50.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 185
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $116,734
- -51.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,999
- Total assets
- $11,357,166
- -27.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (7% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Usaging
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 New Jersey Avenue Se 350, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 872-0888
Website: https://usaging.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Usaging funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Disability Advocacy Center ($961K). Together the top 10 received $5.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($462,300), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
452 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 452 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were North Carolina and California at 7% each, Texas at 6%, and Florida and Pennsylvania at 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 185 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Usaging gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $669K (2020) to $43.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 185 grants totaling $21.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Disability Advocacy Center Greensboro, NC | Services for the Aging Grant | $961,300 |
| Autism Society of America Rockville, MD | Services for the Aging Grant | $721,602 |
| USA Boxing Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Services for the Aging Grant | $671,489 |
| Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging Mt Carmel, IL | Services for the Aging Grant | $520,720 |
| Vermont Center for Independent Living Montpelier, VT | Services for the Aging Grant | $510,929 |
| Disability Rights Florida Tallahassee, FL | Services for the Aging Grant | $476,640 |
| Agespan (Mass Home Care) Lawrence, MA | Services for the Aging Grant | $474,498 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $462,300 |
| Health Science Center College Station, TX | Services for the Aging Grant | $443,064 |
| Nohona Health Inc Wailuku, HI | Services for the Aging Grant | $395,975 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization reported receiving $49,391,320 in donated services for services for the aging in 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,357,166 | $33,686,511 | $33,779,070 | $21,595,849 | 185 | $84,154 |
| 2023 | $15,663,684 | $59,510,938 | $59,314,013 | $43,464,515 | 181 | $66,608 |
| 2022 | $8,460,217 | $13,386,598 | $11,906,627 | $2,037,700 | 39 | $874,215 |
| 2021 | $7,198,554 | $9,442,731 | $8,362,806 | $876,478 | 34 | $116 |
| 2020 | $6,462,140 | $7,070,726 | $7,160,248 | $669,274 | 13 | $113 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Usaging’s mission is to represent and support the Area Agencies on Aging network and advocate for Title VI Native American Aging Programs. Its stated program work includes the Eldercare Locator, which helps older adults and caregivers find local aging services; support for aging-network planning and capacity building; health and social care alignment; social engagement; caregiver services and respite; transportation and housing innovation; and community support for people living with dementia. It also provides training and technical assistance and advocates for federal policies supporting aging well at home.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in aging services, independent living and disability rights. For example, Disability Advocacy Center describes its mission as helping people with disabilities accomplish independent-living goals, and AgeSpan says its mission is to ensure everyone’s choice to lead fulfilling lives as they age. The Vermont Center for Independent Living describes work to remove barriers for people with disabilities and Deaf Vermonters; Disability Rights Florida says it advocates, educates, investigates and litigates to advance the rights and choices of people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Usaging reported 185 grants totaling $21,595,849. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $961,300, with a median of $69,999. The listed grant purposes were “Services for the Aging.”
Among the largest 2024 awards were $961,300 to Disability Advocacy Center, $721,602 to Autism Society of America, $671,489 to USA Boxing Inc., $520,720 to Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, and $510,929 to Vermont Center for Independent Living. Other large recipients included Disability Rights Florida ($476,640), AgeSpan ($474,498), Aging & Long-Term Care of an individual recipient ($462,300), Health Science Center ($443,064), and Nohona Health ($395,975).
Usaging’s website describes bringing funding opportunities to the attention of its members.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Pam Curtis, president; Heang Tan, first vice president; Lynn Kimball, second vice president; Paul Leggett, secretary; Eva Veitch, treasurer through February; Kelly Butts-Elston, director through February and treasurer; Mary Ann Spanos, past president through July; and directors Jody Barker, Stephanie Blunt and Aaron Bradley. The filing states that the board and president are elected by member vote, with one vote per member.
Usaging is led by Sandra Markwood, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 10 of 58 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra Markwood
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$332K (2020) → $407K (2024)
Pam Curtis
President
1st Vice President → 1st Vice President & President, 2023
1st Vice President & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Scala-Foley
Director, Aging & Dbi
Director, Aging & Disability Business Institute → Director, Aging & Dbi, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$170K (2020) → $207K (2024)
Sara Tribe-Clark
Director & Eldercare Locator
Director & Eldercare Locator → Director, Eldercare Locator & Dial, 2022
Director, Eldercare Locator & Dial → Director & Eldercare Locator, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Virginia Dize
Co-Director & Nadtc
Co-Director, National Aging & Disability Transport → Co-Director & Nadtc, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Mary E. French
Director, Housing & Src
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $142K (2024)
Virginia Biggar
Director, Program Mktg. & Spec. Projects
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$153K (2024)
Blair Schoeb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda House
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Hatem-Roy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Levin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lynn Kasunic
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Burmeister
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Withrow
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Butts-Elston
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Joewono
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Nevins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Bradley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Graham
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Kaberline
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Slezak
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duana Patton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Fetzko
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Barker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Lees
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justine Young
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Dearman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Tanoue
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Sheppard
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ludvina Kealoha Takahashi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Walton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Kiddoo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raul Enriquez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Miller
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regan McManus
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Weaver
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Blunt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Marie Maglione
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Vanlandingham
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Swanson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Donohue
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannah Tharp Gilliam
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Jean Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irma Jimenez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hallum
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Wholf
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom McConaghy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Gotwals
Chief, Public Policy & Ext Affairs
Chief, Public Policy & External Affairs → Chief, Public Policy & Ext Affairs, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $205K (2024)
Deborah Stone-Walls
Chief, Programs & Services
President → Director, 2021
Director → Chief, Programs & Services, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$179K (2022) → $208K (2024)
Geoffrey Martiny
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$165K (2020) → $198K (2024)
Bethany L. Coulter
Chief & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$142K (2024)
Eva Veitch
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heang Tan
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President → 2nd Vice President & 1st Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President & 1st Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Kimball
2nd Vice President
Secretary → Secretary & 2nd Vice President, 2023
Secretary & 2nd Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Spanos
Past President
President → President & Past President, 2023
President & Past President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Leggett
Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Diane Hoemann (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Grossard (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Irene Coveny (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Crawley (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Shelly Sindy (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Connie Betton-Wolfe (2023) — Director
- Former: Lakeisha James (2023) — Director & Human Resources
- Former: Olivia Umoren (2023) — Director & Public Policy
- Former: Jurgen Kleffner (2020–2022) — Director & Operations
- Former: Annmarie Maglione (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joellen Leavelle (2021–2022) — Director & Communications
- Former: Connie Benton Wolfe (2022) — Director
- Former: Molly French (2022) — Director, Housing & Src
- Former: Donna Harvey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Emily Farrell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Frances Benson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Glenn Carlo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristy Cottrell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Kellerman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shireen McSpadden (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Meredith Hanley (2021) — Director, Commit to Connect & Engaged
- Former: Beth Stern Left In (2020) — Director
- Former: Christine Alessandro Left In (2020) — Director
- Former: Karol Tapias (2020) — Deputy Director, Aging & Disability Business Insti
- Former: Lee Girard Left In (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $407K, to Sandra Markwood (Chief Executive Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Usaging
How much does Usaging give each year?
Usaging gave $21.6M across 185 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $43.5M across 181 grants.
What is Usaging's typical grant size?
Usaging's median grant in 2024 was $69,999, and its average grant was $116,734, across 185 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Usaging give grants?
Usaging's top state is North Carolina, with 7% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (7%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (15 grants), Philadelphia, PA (4 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and Tucson, AZ (2 grants).
Does Usaging give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 185 grants with a stated purpose on Usaging's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Services for the Aging Grant" (185 grants).
Who are Usaging's largest grantees?
Usaging's largest 2024 grantees include Disability Advocacy Center ($961,300), Autism Society of America ($721,602) and USA Boxing Inc ($671,489), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($462,300), which are not listed by name. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Usaging?
Usaging reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $33.7M.
What does Usaging fund?
Usaging’s mission is to represent and support the Area Agencies on Aging network and advocate for Title VI Native American Aging Programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Usaging?
Usaging has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check usaging.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Usaging's EIN?
Usaging's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1052345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Usaging funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/usaging-morg_b4ae5f4387b649ad9e60784b394342b4
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