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Ulster County Community Action Committee Inc

EIN 14-1491879 · Kingston, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SERVING THE MOST IN NEED IN ULSTER COUNTY. OUR PROGRAM SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO RESPOND TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS, TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, TO FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING, TO INCREASE EMPLOYABILITY, TO INITIATE OPPOTUNITIES FOR WORK, TO REDUCE THE LIVING COSTS OF THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED SO THEY HAVE MORE RESOURCES TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCY NEEDS THAT ARE OFTEN A CONDITION OF LIVING IN POVERTY.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
71
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$97,724, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $2.9 million spent. EARLY HEAD START/ HEAD START - A HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PREPARES INCOME ELIGIBLE AND AT-RISK CHILDREN FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS; INSTILLING A LOVE FOR LEARNING AND INCREASES THEIR READINESS FOR SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES THE HIGH SCOPE CURRICULUM, AN ACTIVE APPROACH FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT. ON-GOING SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT IS USED TO MEASURE CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROGRESS TOWARD THEIR SCHOOL READINESS GOALS. EVIDENCED BASED PRACTICES ARE IMPLEMENTED TO SUPPORT ON-GOING PROGRAM QUALITY. THE PROGRAM SERVED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE 2023-2024 YEAR. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH, NUTRITION, DENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATION, SOCIAL SUPPORT, PARENT EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE PROGRAM. RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUALITY, CULTURE AND DIVERSITY ARE VALUED. THE PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS IS THAT PARENTS ARE THE PRIMARY EDUCATORS OF THEIR CHILDREN AND ARE INTEGRAL PARTNERS IN PROGRAM DECISION MAKING. THE PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO ENSURE COMMUNITY SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.
  2. $1.2 million spent. CSBG(COMMUNTIY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT) - A PROGRAM THAT SERVES THOSE MOST IN NEED IN ULSTER COUNTY BY STAFFING THREE OUTREACH OFFICES TO ACCESS THE NEEDS OF LOW INCOME PEOPLE BY TELEPHONE CONTACT AND WALK IN SERVICES. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE, HEAP APPLICATION PROCESSING, FOOD PANTRY, MASS FOOD DISTRIBUTION, SNACK PACK PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN AGES K-6TH GRADE AND AARP FREE TAX PREPARATION AT THE KINGSTON SITE.
  3. $590,974 spent. WEATHERIZATION - THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM REDUCES THE ENERGY BURDEN TO THE POOR, NEEDY, ELDERLY AND DISENFRANCHISED PEOPLE OF ULSTER COUNTY BY INSTALLING ENERGY EFFICIENT MEASURES WHILE ENSURING THEIR HEALTH AND SAFTEY. OUR PROGRAM MAKES HOMES SAFER AND MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT BY INSTALLING WINDOWS, DOORS, INSULATION, FURNACE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, AIR CONDITIONING AND FANS. BY WEATHERIZING THESE HOMES WE CUT THE HEATING/COOLING COST OF CLIENTS BY AN AVERAGE OF 30%.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending November 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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