ADvancing States
ADvancing States reported $12.3 million in revenue and $10.5 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.29 went to program services, $13.71 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 89.4% of the total. Government grants made up 9.6%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $454,446 (Executive Director). 16 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 157% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $11MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $12MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.3% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 9.6% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 89.4% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $454,446 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 4.32% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 16 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 2.4 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 9 of 9 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseLong-Term Services and Supports (LTSS):ADvancing States works to enhance and expand access to high-quality long-term services and supports for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The organization provides expertise, research, and policy analysis to assist states in designing and improving LTSS programs. This includes promoting innovative service models, supporting workforce development, and advocating for policies that strengthen home and community-based services (HCBS).Our work in LTSS is organized into three focus areas to support states:1. Aging and Disabilities - Strengthening…
ADvancing States hosts two major meetings annually to convene state agencies, federal partners, and key stakeholders:1. Spring Members-Only Meeting - An exclusive gathering for state aging and disability directors and their staff, providing a private forum to discuss emerging policy issues, share challenges, and exchange best practices.2. National Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference - Held each August, the HCBS Conference is the premier national event for professionals working in aging, disability, and HCBS policy. This event brings together state and federal policymakers…
ADvancing States provides expert technical assistance and training to states under contracts, supporting them in designing, implementing, and improving key programs. This enhanced technical assistance helps states:- Design new initiatives in LTSS to expand access and improve service delivery.- Update and strengthen adult protective services (APS) programs to enhance investigations, interventions, and data collection efforts.- Ensure compliance with Older Americans Act (OAA) regulations, assisting states in meeting federal requirements and improving program administration.- Develop new…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Director Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $401,437 | $0 | $53,009 | $454,446 |
| Deputy Executive Director Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $312,362 | $0 | $44,400 | $356,762 |
| Sr. Director of Elder Justice Highest compensated employee, 30.00 hrs/week | $186,463 | $0 | $44,910 | $231,373 |
| Sr. Director of I&R Support Center Highest compensated employee, 31.50 hrs/week | $151,505 | $0 | $58,156 | $209,661 |
| Sr. Director of Aging Policy Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $166,440 | $0 | $25,045 | $191,485 |
| Deputy Director of State Services Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $155,559 | $0 | $27,008 | $182,567 |
| Director of Medicaid Policy Highest compensated employee, 35.00 hrs/week | $126,314 | $0 | $24,500 | $150,814 |
| Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives Officer, 35.00 hrs/week | $133,056 | $0 | $16,018 | $149,074 |
16 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from ADvancing States (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.0M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b9 · 9 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 533
- Volunteers Part I, line 69
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| HCBS Strategies Incorporated Program Support Services | $1,258,179 |
| Altarum Institute Tech & Infrastructure Development | $780,000 |
| Human Services Research Institute Tech & Data Tool Development | $434,870 |
| National Assoc of State Directors of De Program Support Services | $178,771 |
| Vault Consulting LLC Accounting Services | $137,460 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to ADvancing States totaling $71,013 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of ADvancing States's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, ADvancing States reported that 86.3% of its $10.5 million in expenses went to program services, 13.7% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does ADvancing States pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation ADvancing States reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $454,446, for the role of Executive Director (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does ADvancing States get its money?
Of $12.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 9.6% came from contributions and grants (including 9.6% from government grants) and 89.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is ADvancing States a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 39-6095459 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202600829349300800 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541059349301319 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401349349303585 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202341359349314244 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201339349305785 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131379349301693 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 39-6095459: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.