DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON FOUNDATION

EIN: 341891453 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

UNIONTOWN, OH

Total Revenue
$3,173,164
Total Expenses
$1,471,066
Total Assets
$29,687,330
Net Assets
$24,087,221
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
ABIGAIL M MORGAN
Phone
3308969172
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

DIRECTION HOME AKRON CANTON FOUNDATION, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 135% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.7M, a strong 54% operating margin.

Mission

THE DIRECTION HOME FOUNDATION SEEKS TO TRANSFORM THE EXPERIENCE OF AGING IN PORTAGE, STARK, SUMMIT & WAYNE COUNTIES. THROUGH INVESTMENT IN PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES DIRECTION HOME IMPACTS AGING WITH THE VISION TO "OPTIMIZE AGING THROUGH RESOURCE CREATION & INNOVATION".

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $87,517

CARE COORDINATION SPONSORSHIP OUR FOUNDATION WAS BORN FROM THE INITIAL CAMPAIGN "CARE FOR A LIFETIME". FOR OVER 25 YEARS THIS EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN HAS RAISED MONEY DIRECTLY FROM DIRECTION HOME STAFF TO...

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CARE COORDINATION SPONSORSHIP OUR FOUNDATION WAS BORN FROM THE INITIAL CAMPAIGN "CARE FOR A LIFETIME". FOR OVER 25 YEARS THIS EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN HAS RAISED MONEY DIRECTLY FROM DIRECTION HOME STAFF TO FUND THE SERVICE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS WHO DO NOT MEET STRICT QUALIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS BUT ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD CARE AT HOME FOR THEMSELVES. THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR STAFF, WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN SUMMIT, STARK, WAYNE, AND PORTAGE COUNTIES WITH ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT ALLOWED THEM TO REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY. IN FY24 WE SERVED 34 INDIVIDUALS, SPENDING A TOTAL OF $87,517: $4,078 IN PORTAGE COUNTY, $47,451 IN SUMMIT COUNTY, $25,201 IN WAYNE COUNTY, AND $10,787 IN STARK COUNTY.

Program 2
Expenses: $191,057

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES - WE EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE FOR CHOICE, CONTROL, AND QUALITY CARE IN AGING. EACH YEAR, WE REACH OVER 35,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH INFORMATION ON HEALTH, CAREGIVING...

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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES - WE EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE FOR CHOICE, CONTROL, AND QUALITY CARE IN AGING. EACH YEAR, WE REACH OVER 35,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH INFORMATION ON HEALTH, CAREGIVING, LONG-TERM CARE, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. WE PROMOTE AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES VIA SURVEYS, PLANNING, AND POLICY WORK, WITH 28 ACCREDITED BUSINESSES AND 3 COMPLETED NEEDS ASSESSMENTS ACROSS FOUR COUNTIES. OUR SPEAKER'S BUREAU PARTICIPATES IN HUNDREDS OF EVENTS, PROMOTING ACCESS TO FREE RESOURCES. WE SPONSOR NEARLY 80 COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNUALLY AND HOST TWO SIGNATURE EVENTS: AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY OVER 150 PROFESSIONALS AND A HALL OF FAME AWARDS CEREMONY HONORING OLDER ADULTS AND CAREGIVERS. ADDITIONALLY, WE FUND A $5,000 ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP TO SUPPORT FUTURE LEADERS IN AGING SERVICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $457,900 Revenue: $595,244

RENTAL OF OFFICE BUILDING TO AFFILIATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION - DIRECTION HOME'S HEADQUARTERS AND TRAINING CENTER ARE AN ASSET OF THE DIRECTION HOME FOUNDATION. IN 2024 THE TRAINING CENTER HOSTED 25...

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RENTAL OF OFFICE BUILDING TO AFFILIATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION - DIRECTION HOME'S HEADQUARTERS AND TRAINING CENTER ARE AN ASSET OF THE DIRECTION HOME FOUNDATION. IN 2024 THE TRAINING CENTER HOSTED 25 TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES FOR 342 ATTENDEES. WE WERE ABLE TO HOST 1 EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASS FOR 12 OLDER ADULT ATTENDEES AND PLAN TO HOST MORE. THE CONFERENCE CENTER IS AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDERS SERVING OLDER ADULTS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $637,626
Program Service Revenue $595,244
Investment Income $1,924,070
Other Revenue $16,224
TOTAL REVENUE $3,173,164

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $400,978
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $84,636
Program Expenses $1,137,452
Other Expenses $1,070,088
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,471,066

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,173,164 $1,347,586 +1.4%
Expenses $1,471,066 $1,526,304 0.0%
Net Income $1,702,098 $-178,718 -10.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
8

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$1,491,360
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID B REYNOLDS MD VICE CHAIRMAN 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE F SESOCK TREASURER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET F MEDZIE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRAN D RICE SECRETARY 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE E LINDSAY-SMITH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE S WALKO CHAIRMAN 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA HILLING DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDYN NEAL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY L COOK RETIRED 52224 PRESIDENT & CEO 4.00
Officer
$0 $80,954 $572,455
ABIGAIL M MORGAN PRESIDENT & CEO 4.00
Officer
$0 $54,532 $339,152
REBECCA NEWMAN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 4.00
Officer
$0 $45,463 $312,650
LJUDMILA BURCHFIELD CHIEF OPERATING & LEGAL OFFICER 4.00
Officer
$0 $54,827 $267,103
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,173,164 $1,471,066 $29,687,330 $1,702,098
2023 $1,347,586 $1,526,304 $23,923,901 $-178,718
2022 $5,752,546 $633,742 $20,639,886 $5,118,804
2021 $1,300,518 $476,919 $18,642,775 $823,599
2020 $949,240 $729,789 $15,484,548 $219,451
2019 $12,387,746 $314,351 $15,382,578 $12,073,395
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