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Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc

Alternatives promotes the independence and quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families.

Moline, IL EIN: 421231219 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc

Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc is a nonprofit organization based in MOLINE, United States. Annual revenue: $5.1 million. EIN: 421231219.

Founded
Headquarters
Moline, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1984

Mission

Alternatives promotes the independence and quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 1,276,615 charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc is a registered nonprofit based in Moline, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 421231219. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 421231219. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.

Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc is located in Moline, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for Alternatives for the Older Adult 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc is a nonprofit organization based in MOLINE, United States. Annual revenue: $5.1 million. EIN: 421231219. Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Yes, donations to Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421231219, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
95

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Aristotle P•••••••••••
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 52 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1984
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc

What is Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc?
Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Moline, United States. Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc is a nonprofit organization based in MOLINE, United States. Annual revenue: $5.1 million. EIN: 421231219.
When was Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc founded?
Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc was founded in 1984.
Who leads Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc?
Aristotle Papanikolaou serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc located?
Headquartered in Moline, IL, United States.
What is Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc trustworthy?
Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 421231219.
What is Alternatives for the Older Adult Inc's website?
http://www.alternativesforyou.org