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Advancing States Inc

To improve systems and supports for older adults, people with disabilities, or their caregivers.

Human Services Arlington, VA EIN 396095459 · IRS Sign up to see website
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93
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Advancing States Inc

ADvancing States is a national nonprofit association representing state agencies on aging and long-term services and supports.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P81C
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

To improve systems and supports for older adults, people with disabilities, or their caregivers.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P81C
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.92%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.86
Program expenses$0.86 ($9.1 million)
86% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Advancing States Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 396095459. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Advancing States Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Advancing States Inc is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, Advancing States Inc has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Advancing States Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Advancing States Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Advancing States Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 86% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

ADvancing States is a national nonprofit association representing state agencies on aging and long-term services and supports. Advancing States Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Advancing States Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Advancing States Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Advancing States Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 396095459, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

MA
Martha Roherty
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abigail C••
AT LARGE
AL
Alexis T•••••
AT LARGE
AP
April Y••••
SENIOR DIR OF BUSINESS ACUMEN
BE
Bea R•••••
TREASURER
BO
Bonnie S••••
AT LARGE
CA
Camille D•••••
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CU
Curtis C•••••••••
PAST PRESIDENT
DA
Damon T•••••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR
DE
Denikka B••••••
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATI
DE
Denikka P•••• B••••••
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
DU
Duane M••••
PAST PRESIDENT
JE
Jessica B••
AT LARGE
KA
Kari B•••••
SECRETARY
KA
Kathleen D••••••••
PRESIDENT
KR
Kristin M•••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR (THRU 5/22)
MA
Martha R••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NA
Nanette R•••••
SENIOR DIRECTOR
NE
Nels H•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
RI
Riina L••••
Director
SU
Susan D•••••••
AT LARGE
UR
Ursel M••••••
AT LARGE
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Helping Older Adults Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid - The National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Mar 2026
www.ncoa.org
Ballot initiatives protecting marriage equality advancing in some states - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Vid
Feb 2026
abcnews.com
Form filed
$12.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
ADvancing States and Gillings School launch first-ever Foundational Leadership in HCBS Program - UNC Gillings School of
Oct 2025
sph.unc.edu
Utah scraps bitcoin reserve provision before advancing state’s crypto bill - The Block
Mar 2025
www.theblock.co
Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$8.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
No Wrong Door: A Guide for Community Organizations - The National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Dec 2022
www.ncoa.org
Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Grants Awarded to Advance States' Child Indicators Initiatives - HHS.gov
Sep 2002
aspe.hhs.gov
Advancing States' Child Indicator Initiatives: Promotional Indicators Forum - HHS.gov
Feb 2000
aspe.hhs.gov
Proceedings of the New England Meeting of the State Child Indicators Projects: Forum on School Readiness and Child Care
Dec 1999
aspe.hhs.gov

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Advancing States Inc This page 93 $12.3 million 86%
Catholic Charities West Virginia Inc 93 $11.7 million 87%
Alu Like Inc 93 $10.2 million 91%
The Arc Baltimore Inc 93 $54.6 million 88%
Hudson Community Enterprises Inc 93 $23.5 million 92%
Achieva Support 93 $38.1 million 86%
Amherst H Wilder Foundation 93 $64.1 million 81%
Community in Motion 93 $15.6 million 98%
Adec Inc 93 $24.0 million 88%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Advancing States Inc

What is Advancing States Inc?
Advancing States Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Arlington, United States. ADvancing States is a national nonprofit association representing state agencies on aging and long-term services and supports.
When was Advancing States Inc founded?
Advancing States Inc was founded in 1965.
Who leads Advancing States Inc?
Martha Roherty serves as Executive Director.
Where is Advancing States Inc located?
Headquartered in Arlington, United States.
What is Advancing States Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Advancing States Inc trustworthy?
Advancing States Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Advancing States Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 396095459.
What is Advancing States Inc's website?
https://www.advancingstates.org/