Community Action Organization
Community Action Organization reported $48.7 million in revenue and $49.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $87.31 went to program services, $12.02 to management and general costs and $0.67 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 99.8% of the total. Government grants made up 92.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $197,945 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 67% 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 $49MFor 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 $49MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 87.3% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 99.8% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 92.2% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.1% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $197,945 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.40% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 1.6 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 11 of 11 | 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 expenseHousing support programs provide emergency rents to those at risk of eviction, assists homeless individuals and families in obtaining temporary housing, and assists with the supportive services necessary to maintain long term stability. In addition, our hillsboro family shelter provides short-term shelter while helping residents develop a plan to find permanent housing and address other needs.3,341 families experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness called our community connect line to get critical housing support and shelter referrals.107 homeless children and parents had…
The head start & early head start programs prepare children in low-income families, prenatal to age 5, for success in school and life. In addition to learning and development services, the programs provide wraparound supports related to children's health, family participation and well-being.head start serves 436 preschool children ages 35, including children with special needs. Program models include 414 children in full school day/full school year classrooms, 18 in full-day/full-year classrooms, and 4 children served at the coffee creek correctional facility. Head start supports school…
Utility supports programs enable families to stay warm, safe, and healthy in their homes with water, garbage, heat, and electricity bill payment assistance. Energy conservation helps families reduce energy bills by assessing home energy use, recommending cost saving measures and connecting with resources to improve energy efficiency.13,224 families stayed warm, safe, and healthier in their homes with water, garbage, heat and electricity bill payment assistance from Community Action.148 families had lower heating costs and warmer, safer, healthier homes because Community Action provided…
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, 45.00 hrs/week | $161,373 | $0 | $36,572 | $197,945 |
| HR DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $150,658 | $0 | $22,823 | $173,481 |
| FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer, 45.00 hrs/week | $144,740 | $0 | $22,951 | $167,691 |
| DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $102,251 | $0 | $18,633 | $120,884 |
| DIRECTOR OF FAMILY STABILITY Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $100,934 | $0 | $18,604 | $119,538 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Community Action Organization (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $394K (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–1b11 · 11 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 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5437
- Volunteers Part I, line 649
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| PERFORMANCE INSULATION & ENERGY SERVICES Weatherization | $610,994 |
| FOUR SEASONS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONIN Weatherization | $570,364 |
| ALPHA ENERGY SAVERS Weatherization | $327,973 |
| TROY SCHULTZ CONSTRUCTION Weatherization | $324,185 |
| GALE CONTRACTOR SERVICES Weatherization | $240,754 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 8 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
4 private foundations reported grants to Community Action Organization totaling $118K 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 Community Action Organization's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Community Action Organization reported that 87.3% of its $49.3 million in expenses went to program services, 12.0% to management and general and 0.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Community Action Organization pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Community Action Organization reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $197,945, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Community Action Organization get its money?
Of $48.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 99.8% came from contributions and grants (including 92.2% from government grants) and 0.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Community Action Organization a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 93-0554941 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), 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 202601339349301515 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531209349301548 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441099349300144 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331029349301503 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211299349303636 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202121359349301002 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 93-0554941: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.