Regional Economic Community Action Program Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RECAP EMPOWERS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES CHALLENGED BY POVERTY, RACISM, AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE BY COLLABORATING WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND HOPE. OUR MISSION IS REALIZED WHEN OUR NEIGHBORS ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
- Income
- $12.8 million
- Spending
- $12.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 75%
- Employees
- 167
- Volunteers
- 42
- Highest pay
- $115,870, chief financial officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 58% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, 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 (4)
- $3.0 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O: CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMHEAD START IS A COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH SERVES PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE OVERALL GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE SCHOOL READINESS OF YOUNG CHILDREN FROM FAMILIES WITH LOW INCOME AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP BETWEEN LOW-INCOME AND MIDDLE-INCOME CHILDREN.RECAP HEAD START PROVIDES SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH; NUTRITION; AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM IS RESPONSIVE TO EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL, ETHNIC, CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC HERITAGE.RECAP INCREASED UPK ENROLLMENT TO SERVE A TOTAL OF 39, 4-YEAR-OLDS WITH UPK SERVICES. THERE WERE 15 CHILDREN IN PORT JERVIS AND 24 CHILDREN IN MIDDLETOWN WHO RECEIVED THE BENEFITS OF UPK AND HEAD START SERVICES.THE PROGRAM SERVED A TOTAL OF 205 ELIGIBLE CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE AND FIVE. THERE WERE 59 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR PROGRAM WITH AN IEP AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR.THE PROGRAM OPERATED THREE LOCATIONS WITH TWELVE CLASSROOM SESSIONS INCLUDING SIX 6 HOUR AND SIX 3 HOUR PART-DAY SESSIONS IN WHICH CHILDREN PLAY AND LEARN IN A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.TRANSPORTATION WAS PROVIDED FOR 62 CHILDREN THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE AND UNIVERSAL PRE-K PARTNERSHIP.RECAP PARTICIPATES IN QUALITYSTARSNY, A QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDERS. RECAP HAS AN ACTIVE RATING OF 4 OF 5 STARS AT EACH LOCATION.72% OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OR A RELATED FIELD. THE CLASSROOM TEAMS USE THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM FOR PRESCHOOL TO HELP CHILDREN MEET THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES WHILE PREPARING THE CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN.
- $2.7 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O: ENERY CONSERVATION SERVICESRECAP'S ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES DIVISION ASSISTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS BY REDUCING THEIR ENERGY COSTS AND IMPROVING THE COMFORT AND SAFETY OF THEIR HOMES THROUGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITS. THE WORK TYPICALLY INCLUDES AIR SEALING, WALL AND CEILING INSULATION, HEATING SYSTEM SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, HOT WATER TANK AND PIPE INSULATION, AND ELECTRIC REDUCTION MEASURES, PARTICULARLY LIGHTING AND REFRIGERATOR REPLACEMENTS. ONSITE ENERGY CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROVIDES PROGRAM.WEATHERIZATION CREWS ALSO PERFORM HEALTH AND SAFETY TESTS THAT MAY INCLUDE ASSESSING HEATING UNITS AND APPLIANCES FOR COMBUSTION SAFETY, CARBON MONOXIDE, AND GAS LEAKS; ASSESSING MOISTURE DAMAGE; CHECKING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SAFETY; REPLACING UNSAFE HEATING SYSTEMS; AND INSTALLING SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. PARTICIPANTS ARE INFORMED WITH ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING THEIR ENERGY COSTS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025, THE DIVISION'S PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCES WERE THE NATIONAL WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND THE BIPARTISAN INFASTRUCTURE LAW THROUGH THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. THROUGH THOSE PROGRAMS THE ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES DIVISION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 142 HOUSING UNITS.NATIONWIDE, HOUSEHOLDS THAT RECEIVE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES SEE $250-$480 ANNUALLY IN ENERGY SAVINGS. THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ALSO HELPS THE COUNTRY REDUCE ITS DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN OIL AND REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS. THOUSANDS OF LOCAL SUPPLY-SIDE AMERICAN BUSINESSES AND CONTRACTORS ARE SUPPORTED BY THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. FOR EVERY $1 INVESTED, THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RETURNS $2.51 IN BENEFITS, INCLUDING $1.80 SAVINGS ON ENERGY BILLS.
- $1.7 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O: ADDICTION SERVICESRECAP'S NEW LIFE MANOR COMMUNITY RESIDENCE IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR JOURNEY OF RECOVERY AND TRANSFORMATION. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A STRUCTURED, COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE MISUSE TO RECLAIM THEIR LIVES, ACHIEVE STABILITY AND THRIVE IN THEIR CHOSEN COMMUNITIES.THE PROGRAM VIEWS RECOVERY AS AN ONGOING JOURNEY, EMPHASIZING PERSONAL GROWTH AND SELF-DETERMINATION. THE PRIMARY GOALS IS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LIVE MEANINGFUL, FULFILLING LIVES BY ADDRESSING THE KEY DIMENSIONS OF RECOVERY : HEALTH , HOME, PURPOSE AND COMMUNITY. CORE COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM: HEALTH: SERVICES FOCUS ON FOSTERING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING BY PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, ADDRESSING MEDICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS, AND REDUCING THE RISK OF RELAPSE. HOME: THE RESIDENCE PROVIDES A SAFE, STABLE AND SUPPORTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN REBUILD THEIR SENSE OF SECURITY. PURPOSE: PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, THAT ENHANCE SELF ESTEEM AND INDEPENDENCE. COMMUNITY: BY FOSTERING CONNECTIONS AND BELONGING, THE PROGRAM HELPS PARTICIPANTS BUILD SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND BECOME ACTIVE VALUED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. PROGRAM GOALS AND COMPLETION MARKERS: THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES MEASURABLE GOALS AND BENCHMARKS TAILORED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THESE INCLUDE: DEVELOPING AND COPING SKILLS FOR LONG-TERM RECOVERY. SECURING AND SUSTAINING STABLE HOUSING. ESTABLISHING A SENSE OF PURPOSE THROUGH VOCATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS. BUILDING A NETWORK OF POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.THROUGH FORMALIZED EVIDENCED BASED SUPPORT, RECAP'S NEW LIFE MANOR COMMUNITY RESIDENCE PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR RECOVERY. PARTICIPANTS ARE GUIDED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY, EMPOWERED TO STRIVE FOR THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, AND SUPPORTED IN CREATING LIVES FILLED WITH HOPE, MEANING AND RESILIENCE. TRUST CENTER OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION PROGRAMTHE TRUST CENTER OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM IS AN OASAS LICENSED TREATMENT FACILITY AND A HAVEN OF HOPE FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A STRUCTURED AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CLIENTS CAN REBUILD THEIR LIVES THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES. OUR COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM SPANS 6 TO 9 MONTHS AND REQUIRES AN INITIAL COMMITMENT OF 20 HOURS PER WEEK. CLIENTS BENEFIT FROM SERVICES INCLUDING: VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PLANNING TO SUPPORT CAREER AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. HEALTH EDUCATION AND NUTRITION GUIDANCE TO PROMOTE OVERALL WELLNESS FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS TO EMPOWER CLIENTS WITH TOOLS FOR FINANCIAL STABILITYUTILIZING A TRAUMA INFORMED CARE FRAMEWORK, WE ADDRESS HOLISTIC NEEDS OF EACH CLIENT. THROUGH PERSON-CENTERED CARE, INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS ARE CRAFTED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC GOALS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF EVERY PARTICIPANT. WE EMPHASIZE SHARED DECISION-MAKING IN THE TREATMENT PLANNING PROCESS, ENSURING CLIENTS ARE ACTIVE PARTNERS IN SHAPING THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY. THE TRUST CENTER IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING RESILIENCE , INDEPENDENCE AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY, EMPOWERING CLIENTS TO RECLAIM THEIR LIVES AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.
- $4.8 million spent. RECAP OFFERED OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2025 THAT INCLUDED:- FAMILY SERVICES- COMMUNITY SERVICES- COUNTY SERVICES
Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending February 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1967.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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