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The 990 read · EIN 31-0807186 · OH · Fiscal year FY ending Sep 2025

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“To enhance the lives of adults by assisting them to remain independent at home through a range of quality services.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$456K Suzanne Burke, 0.3% of spending
Revenue
$140.4M 84% from donations and grants
Spent
$140.1M 90.3% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$19.5M end of FY ending Sep 2025
Savings
1.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
471 employees, 17 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Sep 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 90.3¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
90.3¢
Programs, $126.4M
0.0¢
Fundraising, $7K
9.7¢
Admin, $13.6M
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
0¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio spent 0¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $117.9M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 23% of program spending $29.1M

Each enrolled individual has a care manager professional who assesses, develops care plans, implements, monitors and coordinates a range of services and supports to help individuals remain safe, healthy and independent. The care manager's role is to ensure individuals receive the right services, in the rights amounts, at the right times. In FFY 2025, Council on Aging served 27,358 individuals in our multi-county region with home and community-based services. Individuals were served through a variety of programs, including Ohio Medicaid waiver programs and county tax levy programs, as well as…

Program 2 · 4.7% of program spending $5.9M

Community-based and Senior Center Services: These include a range of services designed to help older adults remain healthy, active and connected to their communities. Additional services provide legal assistance to low-income older adults and protect the rights of those receiving long-term care services in nursing homes and other settings. Services are provided by senior centers and other community organizations that have contracts with Council on Aging. One of the most important services in this category is transportation. In FFY 2025, COA provided 185,404 trips for individuals within our…

Program 3 · 3.3% of program spending $4.2M

Information, Referral and Assessment: As the Area Agency on Aging for five counties in southwestern Ohio, we are a central source of information and the place where many people make their first call when seeking help or resources. Our Aging and Disability Resource Center, or our call center, serves as a "front door" to services and unbiased information for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, professionals, civic and community leaders. We responded to more than 85,300 requests for information and referral in FFY 2025. Our call center is staffed with information and referral…

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $1.1M to $19.5M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Sep 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Suzanne Burke
CEO
$456,073
Ken Wilson
VP Program Ops
$188,052
Terri Bunting
VP of Managed Care
$187,261
Jacqueline Hutsell
VP of People Services
$179,488
Ronnell Spears
CFO
$174,912
Judith Eschmann
VP Community & Business
$170,186
Kimberly Clark
Director Community and Bus
$134,332
Brooke a Gully
Director of Medicaid
$129,966
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Freedom Home and Day Services LLCPersonal care$3,102,072
Healthy Home Care LLCPersonal care$1,630,047
Buckeye Forest at Fairfield AlfIndependent living assistance$1,456,094
Majestic Care MiddletownIndependent living assistance$1,220,520
Guardian Medical MonitoringEmergency monitoring$1,122,987
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio CEO make?

Suzanne Burke, CEO, received $456,073 in reportable compensation in FY ending Sep 2025, 0.3% of Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio's $140.1M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio donations go to programs?

Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio reported 90.3% of FY ending Sep 2025 spending as programs, 0% as fundraising and 9.7% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX

How much money does Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio have?

Net assets were $19.5M at the end of FY ending Sep 2025, about 1.7 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part X

Does Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio Form 990, FY ending Sep 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/council-on-aging-of-southwestern-ohio/