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Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County Inc

EIN 16-0912787 · Watertown, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY ACTION PLANNING COUNCIL ASSISTS, SUPPORTS, AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE THROUGH DIVERSE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY, PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND ADVANCE COMMUNITY PROSPERITY.

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$9.2 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
221
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$96,233, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • 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

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 September 30, 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 (5)
  1. $6.6 million spent. SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS INCLUDE QUALITY LICENSED PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE NURTURING AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. HEAD START FOCUSES ON PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN AGES 3 AND 4, OFFERING A CHOICE OF CENTER OR HOME-BASED EXPERIENCE, OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH. THE PRE-K PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EDUCATION AND LITERACY FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY. FINDING QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN IS MADE EASIER FOR PARENTS THROUGH THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM THAT SERVES AS A REFERRAL SOURCE LINKING THEM WITH LICENSED CAREGIVERS, AS WELL AS AIDING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CENTERS THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING. COMMUNITY ACTION PLANNING COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES VARIOUS EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO HELP CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND PARENTS INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND BEST PRACTICES. 2,125 CLIENTS SERVED. SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS INCLUDE QUALITY LICENSED PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE NURTURING AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. HEAD START FOCUSES ON PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN AGES 3 AND 4, OFFERING A CHOICE OF CENTER OR HOME-BASED EXPERIENCE, OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH. THE PRE-K PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EDUCATION AND LITERACY FOR THE CHILD AND FAMILY. FINDING QUALITY CARE FOR CHILDREN IS MADE EASIER FOR PARENTS THROUGH THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL PROGRAM THAT SERVES AS A REFERRAL SOURCE LINKING THEM WITH LICENSED CAREGIVERS, AS WELL AS AIDING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CENTERS THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING. COMMUNITY ACTION PLANNING COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES VARIOUS EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO HELP CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND PARENTS INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND BEST PRACTICES. 2,125 CLIENTS SERVED.
  2. $1.1 million spent. THE WEATHERIZATION AND EMPOWER PROGRAMS ASSIST FAMILIES IN MAINTAINING ADEQUATE HOUSING THROUGH RETROFITTING MEASURES, INCLUDING INSULATION, HEATING SYSTEMS AND OTHER MEASURES THAT WILL BEST CONSERVE ENERGY. 91 CLIENTS SERVED.
  3. $830,012 spent. NUTRITION PROGRAMS PROVIDE SERVICES AND BENEFITS THAT COUNTERACT CONDITIONS OF STARVATION AND MALNUTRITION. COMMUNITY ACTION PLANNING COUNCIL UTILIZES NUTRITION OUTREACH FUNDS TO LOCATE PEOPLE WHO COULD IMPROVE THEIR FOOD RESOURCE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL FOOD PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION OUTREACH PROGRAM. SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN A NUTRITIOUS LUNCH AND SNACK WHEN SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. COMMUNITY ACTION PLANNING COUNCIL FURTHER COMBATS MALNUTRITION THROUGH THE MANAGEMENT OF A CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM THAT USES USDA APPROVED MENUS AND NUTRITION GUIDANCE.
  4. $133,492 spent. BASIC ASSISTANCE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS FACING CRITICAL PROBLEMS WHO ARE IN NEED OF AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. PROGRAM BENEFITS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH STARTING WITH AN INTAKE PROCESS AND PROBLEM ASSESSMENT, AND THE UTILIZATION OF A VARIETY OF FUNDING SOURCES, INCLUDING NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM GRANT. SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY DISCONNECT ASSISTANCE AND FOOD PACKAGES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. REFERRALS ARE ALSO MADE TO OTHER INTERAGENCY PROGRAMS AND PROGRAMS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO BEST ASSIST THE FAMILY. 3,607 CLIENTS SERVED.
  5. BASIC ASSISTANCE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS FACING CRITICAL PROBLEMS WHO ARE IN NEED OF AN IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. PROGRAM BENEFITS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH STARTING WITH AN INTAKE PROCESS AND PROBLEM ASSESSMENT, AND THE UTILIZATION OF A VARIETY OF FUNDING SOURCES, INCLUDING NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM GRANT. SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY DISCONNECT ASSISTANCE AND FOOD PACKAGES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. REFERRALS ARE ALSO MADE TO OTHER INTERAGENCY PROGRAMS AND PROGRAMS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO BEST ASSIST THE FAMILY. 3,607 CLIENTS SERVED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1967.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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