About
The National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc. (NCBA) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit established in 1970 and one of the nation's longest-standing organizations focused on aging issues. NCBA works to ensure that older Americans — with a particular focus on older adults of color — have access to the support and tools they need to age with dignity, independence, and self-sufficiency. Its work spans employment, health, affordable housing, and advocacy for people aged 55 and older.
Mission
NCBA describes itself as the preeminent national organization on issues impacting adults aged 55 and older. It holds that all older adults are the keepers of our history, traditions, and values, and deserve to experience their later years with dignity and independence. The organization collaborates with public agencies, policymakers, and service organizations to shape national conversations around aging.
What they do
- Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP): employment training and placement services for low-income older adults, delivered through group training and on-site experience at nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and senior centers. NCBA-SCSEP operates in the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Ohio, partnering with roughly 1,000 host agencies. The program prioritizes veterans and their qualified spouses, then individuals such as those over 65, people with disabilities, rural residents, people experiencing homelessness, and formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program: environmental job training for older workers.
- Health and Wellness Program: nutrition counseling, health screenings, and behavior modification services.
- Affordable housing: providing housing to more than 500 low-income seniors across six U.S. cities.
Scale and impact
NCBA is headquartered at 1380 Harvard Street NW in Washington, D.C. Its SCSEP program is funded with $24,282,069 in federal funds (90 percent) and $2,698,008 in non-federal funds (10 percent), per the Stevens Amendment disclosure on its site. The organization notes that by 2028 more than 25 percent of American workers are projected to be 55 or older.
Financials
According to ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, NCBA Inc. reported revenue of $29.77 million, expenses of $29.60 million, and net assets of $1.40 million for fiscal year 2024, with essentially all revenue coming from contributions and grants. It has been recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization since October 1983 and is classified under Human Services, Senior Centers and Services.
Governance
Karyne Jones serves as President and CEO, supported by an executive leadership team and a Board of Directors whose members serve without compensation, per the organization's most recent Form 990 summarized by ProPublica.