I'On At Home

What it reported doing in 2025

Programs for MembersOne of the most important functions of I'On At Home (IAH) is to keep members socially connected. There has been a great deal of research into the challenges of aging and one of the most significant is loneliness. All elderly have different needs. Some members want to be involved in many activities while others are more solitary. However, members need to stay "connected and seek intellectual stimulation as well as social interaction. The purpose of IAH program events is to address the interests and needs of its members. Programs are selected and organized accordingly.Priority fo attendance at events is given to IAH members. There is often a capacity restriction for a program given the venue or nature of the event. Non-member guests may be permitted to attend if member registrations for an event do not reach the maximum capacity.All events are posted well in advance in the Events Calendar on the IAH website. In addition, a weekly newsletter published every Sunday morning and sent to all members via email highlights the upcoming events and provides a link to the website to facilitate registration.Examples of the events offered are as followed: Cultural Arts: These events are organized to take advantage of performing arts in the Charleston area. If the event tales place outside I'On, an effort is made to obtain discounted prices and car-pools may be organized. Examples include: Visits to special exhibitions at the Gibbes or other art galleriesMusical performances at area churchesSpoleto / Spoleto Piccolo ProgramsPerformances at the Guillard or North Charleston Performing Arts CenterPerformances by local artists in I'On at private home or outdoor space in the community, e.g., Charleston Symphony string quartet, singers from Charleston Opera or other groups, individual local performers.Educational OpportunitiesMembers can participate in discussions, lectures and workshops that are educational in nature. Examples include: Talks and/or panel discussions on the economy, political issues, history, and travel.Presentations by professionals on topics related to Health and WellnessPresentations by local authors and artistsTalks on topics related to AgingCooking demonstrations and "how to" demonstrations such as flower arrangingSocial EventsEvents that are social in nature are a vital part of IAH. Organized on a regular basis these events allow members to interact with their neighbors and make new friends in many different settings from small private homes to larger venues. They include: Monthly Happy Hour at local restaurantMonthly "Cocktails and Conversation" groups held at private homesSocial events for single membersMonthly men's happy hourAnnual parties to recognize the contributions of volunteers and celebrate seasons / holidaysSpecial Interest GroupsIf members have common special interests, IAH facilitates programs to allow these members to enjoy those interests. Examples include: HikingBikingBocce"Great Decisions": discussions on global trends and issuesFilm critiques and analysesLocal ExcursionsCharleston and its environs are rich in history, architecture, geography and beauty and there are many public events taking place. Members make partake of excursions to visit sites of interest and/or attend events.They include: Historic Plantations and buildingsGalery OpeningsAthletic Events (collegiate and professional)Wildlife PreservesFilm FestivalsHoliday Events

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 96.1%; rating input score 96
• Program expense ratio: 95%; rating input score 95

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 51st percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Limited

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -1.1%; rating input score 40; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.15; rating input score 67; 67th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 66; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 33.9%; rating input score 5; 5th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 5.6% per year; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2.3% per year; rating input score 100; 59th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 12.9% per year; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings