About East Central Il Area Agency on Aging
Our mission is to lead and advocate for inclusive resources and services that empower the optimal aging of East Central Illinois' diverse older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their care partners.
Focus Areas
Aging services coordinationCaregiver support and resourcesAdult Protective ServicesNutrition programs (e.g., NSIP)Advocacy and public policy for older adultsGrantee monitoring and compliance
Who They Fund
seniors / older adultsfamily caregivers / informal caregiversprofessional caregivers
Funding Style
direct service provisionprogram-specific support
About East Central Il Area Agency on Aging
East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc centers its funding on services for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities across East Central Illinois. Its grantmaking is built around administering public funding streams for aging services, including Older Americans Act funds, Illinois state appropriations, Illinois General Revenue Fund assistance, Adult Protective Services funding, and Nutrition Service Incentive Program funding. The agency’s role is service delivery funding rather than individual giving, and its grants are tied to program-specific support for providers that serve the region. Recent awards show a network of Illinois providers receiving substantial support for senior services and caregiver assistance. Osf Healthcare System in Peoria received $3,200,670 in 2025, while Cris Healthy Aging Center in Danville received $1,582,405 in the same year. Other significant recipients include Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Decatur Catholic Charities in Decatur, and Ccsi- Care Coordination LLC in Springfield, all funded to support seniors and caregivers. The recurring presence of these providers across multiple years suggests ongoing administration of regional service contracts rather than isolated project grants. The organization’s mission emphasizes inclusive resources and services that support the optimal aging of East Central Illinois’ diverse older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their care partners.
What East Central Il Area Agency on Aging Funds
Aging services coordination is the clearest thread in the agency’s grantmaking. Under its Area Agency on Aging grants, East Central IL Area Agency on Aging Inc supports providers delivering home-delivered meals, congregate meals, caregiver support, care coordination, case management, and transportation across East Central Illinois. Nutrition support is another major area. The agency administers Nutrition Service Incentive Program funding and related grants tied to congregate meals and home-delivered meals, which places food access within its broader aging-services portfolio. Protective services also appear in the grant structure. Adult Protective Services funding and contracts are listed among its active programs, with emphasis on elder abuse prevention, neglect prevention, and response to financial exploitation. Legal and social-service support is present as well. Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation Inc received funding from the agency, aligning with elder rights and support for older adults navigating service systems.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$10.1M
Total Assets
$3.2M
Total Revenue
$12M
Total Expenses
$11.9M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $71K and $388K, with a median of $142K.
25th Percentile
$71K
Median
$142K
75th Percentile
$388K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
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