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ABOUT CARE INC

CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 342047687 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · aboutcare.org
revenue
$244K
expenses
$253K
net assets
$182K
employees
7
volunteers
153
program ratio
74%
mission · from form 990

WE DELIVER CARING, COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT SERVICES USING TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WITH SPECIAL CONCERN FOR THE ELDERLY AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS OF CHANDLER, GILBERT, AND QUEEN CREEK.

profile · synthesized from sources

Aster Aging, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving older adults in Arizona's East Valley since 1979. The organization empowers seniors to age with independence and dignity through a continuum of services including Meals on Wheels, in-home support, social services, and senior centers. Programs focus on food security, social connectivity, health, and housing stability for seniors and adults with disabilities.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

In-Home Support
Offers personal care, housekeeping, respite care, and essential transportation to help seniors remain independent in their homes.
Meals on Wheels
Provides nourishing meals and wellness checks to seniors and adults with disabilities through weekday hot meal deliveries or weekly frozen meals, supporting food security and safety.
Neighbors Program
Supports seniors with companionship visits, telephone check-ins, transportation, pet food assistance, and visual support for those with low vision.
Outreach & Social Services
Provides needs assessments, benefits enrollment assistance (SNAP, Medicaid), food supplement programs, and resource navigation for older adults and families.
Senior Centers
Operates social hubs in Mesa Downtown and Red Mountain offering meals, health and wellness programs, education, and social activities for older adults.
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Senior Meal Delivery and Congregate Dining 10 activities
    • Meals on Wheels Program
      Delivers nutritionally-balanced hot meals on weekdays and frozen meals weekly to seniors and adults with disabilities, offering short- and long-term meal plans with options for dietary restrictions.
    • Meals on Wheels Program
      Delivers nutritionally-balanced hot meals on weekdays and frozen meals weekly to seniors and adults with disabilities, offering short- and long-term meal plans. Includes wellness checks during each meal delivery.
    • Meals on Wheels Program
      Delivers nutritionally-balanced hot meals on weekdays and frozen meals weekly to seniors and adults with disabilities, offering short- and long-term meal plans. Includes wellness checks during each meal delivery.
    • Meals on Wheels and Home-Delivered Meal Services
      Delivers nutritionally-balanced hot meals on weekdays and frozen meals for self-preparation to seniors and adults with disabilities, including options for dietary restrictions. Each delivery includes wellness checks to monitor health and safety.
    • Meals on Wheels and Home-Delivered Meals Program
      Delivers nutritionally-balanced hot meals on weekdays around lunchtime and provides weekly frozen meals for self-preparation to seniors and adults with disabilities; includes wellness checks during each delivery to monitor health and safety.
    • Senior Center Operations
      Operates Senior Centers that provide lunchtime meals, health and wellness support, educational programs, and social activities for older adults.
    • Senior Center Operations
      Operates Senior Centers that provide lunchtime meals, health and wellness support, educational programs, and social activities for older adults.
    • Senior Center Programs
      Operates Senior Centers that offer lunchtime meals, health and wellness programs, educational activities, and social engagement opportunities for older adults.
    • Senior Centers
      Operates Senior Centers that provide lunchtime meals, health and wellness support, educational programs, and social activities for older adults.
    • Senior Centers with Meals and Social Programs
      Operates Senior Centers that provide lunchtime meals, health and wellness support, educational programs, and social activities for older adults.
  • Respite and Personal Care Support 6 activities
    • In-Home Support Services
      Provides in-home support services for older adults, including personal care assistance (bathing, grooming, hygiene), housekeeping (cleaning, laundry, meal preparation), grocery shopping, and transportation.
    • In-Home Support Services
      Provides in-home support services for older adults, including personal care assistance (bathing, grooming, hygiene), housekeeping (cleaning, laundry, meal preparation), companionship visits, and assistance with tasks for those with low vision or blindness. This also includes respite care for family caregivers.
    • In-Home Support Services
      Provides in-home support services for older adults, including personal care assistance (bathing, grooming, hygiene), housekeeping (cleaning, laundry, meal preparation), companionship visits, and assistance with tasks for those with low vision or blindness. This also includes respite care for family caregivers.
    • In-Home Support Services for Older Adults
      Provides in-home assistance with personal care (bathing, grooming), housekeeping (cleaning, laundry, meal prep), transportation to medical appointments and grocery stores, and companionship. Also includes respite care for family caregivers through professional support.
    • In-Home Support Services for Older Adults
      Provides in-home personal care (including bathing, grooming, and hygiene), housekeeping (vacuuming, dusting, kitchen/bathroom cleaning, laundry), meal preparation, and respite care through professional caregivers to support older adults and relieve family caregivers.
    • Respite Care Services
      Provides respite care through professional caregivers to give family caregivers a break from daily duties.
  • Senior Social & Recreational Activities 5 activities
    • In-Home and Telephone Companionship
      Offers in-home companionship visits involving conversation, games, puzzles, or shared coffee, as well as regular telephone check-ins and social calls from volunteers to reduce isolation among seniors.
    • Senior Companionship and Wellness Checks
      Offers in-home companionship visits, regular telephone check-ins, social calls, and conducts wellness checks during meal deliveries to monitor the health and safety of seniors.
    • Telephone Check-in and Social Calls
      Provides regular telephone check-ins and social calls to seniors from volunteers.
    • Telephone Check-in and Social Calls
      Provides regular telephone check-ins and social calls to seniors from volunteers.
    • Telephone and Social Companionship Programs
      Provides regular telephone check-ins and social calls from volunteers, as well as in-home companionship visits involving conversation, games, puzzles, or shared coffee to reduce social isolation among seniors.
  • Pet Food Pantry & Distribution 4 activities
    • Food Supplement Programs
      Administers food supplement programs for individuals in need, including the distribution of supplemental pet food and supplies to support older adults in caring for their pets.
    • Pet Food and Supply Assistance for Seniors
      Distributes supplemental pet food and supplies to help older adults continue caring for their pets, supporting emotional well-being and companionship.
    • Pet Food and Supply Assistance for Seniors
      Distributes supplemental pet food and supplies to help older adults continue caring for their pets, supporting emotional well-being and pet retention.
    • Pet Support for Seniors
      Distributes supplemental pet food and supplies to support older adults in caring for their pets.
  • Non-Emergency Medical & Social Transportation 3 activities
    • Senior Transportation Services
      Provides transportation services for seniors to medical appointments, pharmacies, and grocery stores.
    • Senior Transportation Services
      Provides transportation services for seniors to medical appointments, pharmacies, and grocery stores.
    • Senior Transportation Services
      Provides transportation for seniors to medical appointments, pharmacies, and grocery stores to support health and independence.
  • SNAP Enrollment Assistance 2 activities
    • Benefits and Food Assistance Enrollment
      Administers food supplement programs and provides enrollment assistance for public benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, for individuals in need.
    • Food and Benefits Enrollment Assistance
      Administers food supplement programs for individuals in need and provides enrollment assistance for public benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid.
  • Dementia Caregiver Support & Navigation 2 activities
    • Education on Aging and Health
      Provides education on aging-related needs and chronic health conditions.
    • Health and Aging Education
      Provides education on aging-related needs and chronic health conditions to support informed decision-making and health management for older adults and caregivers.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Outreach, Case Management & Benefits Assistance
      Conducts needs assessments and provides information, referral, and resource navigation services to help older adults and families access community resources, public benefits (including SNAP and Medicaid), supplemental food programs, and health education.
    • Outreach, Resource Navigation, and Benefits Assistance
      Conducts needs assessments and provides information and referral services to connect older adults and families with community resources; offers enrollment assistance for public benefits such as SNAP and Medicaid, and administers food supplement programs.
    • Social Services and Resource Navigation
      Helps older adults and families access social services and health resources, including conducting needs assessments, providing information and referral services, and offering resource navigation support.
    • Social Services and Resource Navigation
      Helps older adults and families access social services and health resources, including conducting needs assessments, providing information and referral services, offering resource navigation support, and providing education on aging-related needs and chronic health conditions.
    • Social Services and Resource Navigation
      Helps older adults and families access social services and health resources, including conducting needs assessments, providing information and referral services, and offering resource navigation support. This includes assistance with public benefits enrollment (SNAP, Medicaid) and education on aging-related needs and chronic health conditions.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$244K
Contributions & grants$250K102%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$-7K
expenses
Total expenses$253K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$223K
Grants paid out$235
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$184K
Cash$172K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$182K
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +10.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANN MARIE MCARTHUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $76K
board members · 11
  • BONNIE ANN SCHIRATO — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINA CIAFFIONE — CHAIR TREASURER
  • DAVID SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH YAQUINTO — DIRECTOR
  • GORDON S BUELER — DIRECTOR
  • JENNINE ZUMBUHL — DIRECTOR
  • KATHRYN ANN DEBOER — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL PHILLIPS — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE THOMPSON — VICE CHAIR SECRETARY
  • NICOLE JACKSON — DIRECTOR
  • POLLY FISHBACK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
  • Firespring Network — Powered by Firespring, indicating a technology or platform partnership for website services.