EIN 71-0521402

CareLink / Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
558
Year formed
1979
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
CareLink, a private nonprofit organization founded in 1979 and based in North Little Rock, serves Faulkner, Lonoke, Monroe, Prairie, Pulaski and Saline counties in Central Arkansas. CareLink offers a wide variety of services and assists 18,000 people annually. CareLink helps older people stay safe and comfortable in their homes by providing personal care and housekeeping, companionship and nutritious meals. CareLink also serves family caregivers of all ages with a variety of support programs and respite services to help them successfully juggle family, job and caregiving responsibilities.
Also known as...
Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging
Total revenues
$15,879,296
2024
Total expenses
$15,572,025
2024
Total assets
$16,709,906
2024
Num. employees
558
2024

Program areas at CareLink / Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc

Carelink provides in-home services to help homebound older people safely live in their own homes as long as possible. Clients receive assistance with the day-to-day tasks associated with housekeeping and personal grooming. Clients may also receive nutritious meals-on-wheels, the reassurance of a daily telephone wellness check-in, or non-emergency medical transportation.approximately 4,116 homebound older people received services during the year ended june 30, 2024.
Carelink helps older people and their families determine what services are available. Free information and guidance to help families match their needs with programs, services, and resources are available upon request. Carelink helps find the best way to pay for these services and either delivers them directly or makes referrals. Information and assistance serves as a clearinghouse of useful resources on virtually every aging-related topic. Legal assistance and nursing home ombudsman programs provide additional support. Approximately 7,797 different individuals received outreach and advocacy services during the year ended june 30, 2024.
Carelink helps active older people stay fit, healthy and involved through fitness and wellness programs, senior centers and volunteer opportunities. At senior centers, people can enjoy a nutritious lunch, make new friends, renew old acquaintances, enjoy group activities and relieve the stress of being alone. A group transportation option provides shopping trips and other outings. Fitness and wellness programs are provided in senior centers and other locations. Carelink also offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Carelink and senior center programs in our service Area receive over $2 million a year in volunteer effort from dedicated volunteers.approximately 3,660 active older people received services during the year ended june 30, 2024.
Carelink helps family caregivers navigate the maze of available services and care for their Aging family members. Family caregivers receive counseling services focusing on issues that affect their personal stress levels and well-being in addition to being informed about potential services for the Aging family member they are assisting. They also receive instruction or assistance with completing applications for Aging services.approximately 560 family caregivers received services during the year ended june 30, 2024.

Grants made by CareLink / Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Faulkner County Council on AgingSubrecipient Contracts$846,324
Central Arkansas Development CouncilSubrecipient Contracts$795,966
Lonoke County Council on AgingSubrecipient Contracts$579,546
...and 4 more grants made

Who funds CareLink / Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Baptist Health (BH)General Support$70,000
Meals on Wheels Association of AmericaProject Support$25,081
Meals on Wheels Association of AmericaProject Support$25,081
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at CareLink / Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc

NameTitleCompensation
Luke MattinglyChief Executive Officer
Luther MattinglyChief Executive Officer and President$195,158
Randi MetcalfChief Operating Officer$111,243
Becky CummingsVice President of Finance
Rebecca CummingsChief Financial Officer$107,918
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for CareLink / Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,533,981
Program services$5,955,216
Investment income and dividends$232,597
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$3,200
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-6,327
Net income from fundraising events$-23,310
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$183,939
Total revenues$15,879,296

Form 990s for CareLink / Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062025-02-07990View PDF
2023-062024-02-14990View PDF
2022-062023-03-09990View PDF
2021-062022-04-14990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like CareLink / Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging Inc

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA)Barre, VT$4,218,132
North Shore Senior CenterNorthfield, IL$8,635,709
Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE)Chicago, IL$57,818,579
The Jewish Association for Services for the AgedNew York, NY$61,588,518
Area Agency on Aging of Southwest ARMagnolia, AR$4,445,939
White River Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA)Batesville, AR$17,459,551
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA)Rutland, VT$4,206,297
Northwest Pilot ProjectPortland, OR$4,284,282
Area Five Agency on Aging and Community ServicesLogansport, IN$9,285,456
Clermont Senior ServicesBatavia, OH$8,328,380
Data update history
March 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 26, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,081 from Meals on Wheels Association of America
November 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,081 from Meals on Wheels Association of America
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHuman service organizationsSenior centersCharities
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 5988
North Little Rock, AR 72119
Metro area
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
County
Pulaski County, AR
Website URL
carelink.org/ 
Phone
(501) 372-5300
Facebook page
CareLinkAR 
Twitter profile
@carelinkar 
IRS details
EIN
71-0521402
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1979
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P81: Senior Centers and Services
NAICS code, primary
624120: Services for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Parent/child status
Independent
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