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Impact Community Action

EIN 20-5536173 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO REDUCE POVERTY BY PROVIDING HOPE-INSPIRING HELP AND REAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$26.2 million
Spending
$26.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
163
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$262,516, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 85% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $11.7 million spent. HOUSING - OUR HOUSING SERVICES INCLUDED UTILITY ASSISTANCE THROUGH HEAP, THE SUMMER AND WINTER CRISIS PROGRAMS, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT EVICTION OR HOMELESSNESS. WE OFFERED HOUSING NAVIGATION TO FAMILIES, AND DISTRIBUTED CRITICAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND WASHERS/DRYERS TO HOUSEHOLDS.
  2. $6.7 million spent. ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY - THE HOME WEATHERIZATION (HWAP) IS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM PROVIDING HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE INCLUDING HOUSING UNIT INSPECTIONS; ATTIC, WALL AND BASEMENT INSULATION; AND ACCESS TO ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLICATIONS TO HELP LOWER HOME ENERGY COSTS AND REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS. WE HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN SHAPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT CITY. WE HAVE PROMOTED TWO CITY OF COLUMBUS SOLAR CO-OPS, EXPANDING ACCESS TO CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS. WE HAVE EMPOWERED THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO REDUCE THEIR ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND ALLEVIATE THE BURDEN OF HIGH ENERGY COSTS.
  3. $2.4 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - PROSPERITY NOW SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS LEARNING AND APPLYING BASIC FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES THAT HELP MANAGE DEBT MORE EFFECTIVELY, ENCOURAGE SAVING AND DEVELOP A FINANCIAL STRATEGY TOWARDS BETTER MONEY MANAGEMENT. (SELF-SUFFICIENCY). FRANKLIN COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO HAVE THEIR INCOME TAXES (FEDERAL AND STATE) PREPARED WITHOUT INCURRING EXORBITANT FEES.
  4. $3.0 million spent. YOUTH - THE ACHIEVE MORE AND PROSPER (A.M.P.) IN-AND OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDES MENTORING FOR YOUTH IN MANY FORMS - INCLUDING IN SCHOOL SUPPORT, PAID WORK EXPERIENCES, CAREER READINESS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING. BOSS UP IS AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH VARIOUS VEHICLES; FINANCIAL LITERACY, HEALTH, CAREERS,ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STOCK-INVESTING, CULMINATING WITH A SHARK TANK-STYLE PITCH AND GRADUATION CEREMONY.WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - BUILD UP OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE JOB AND CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TRAINING TO INCOME ELIGIBLE ADULTS 18 AND UP IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, AND INCLUDES A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CONSTRUCTION ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE. THE EMPOWERED PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR YOUNG ADULTS TO EXPLORE CAREERS IN THE CLEAN ENERGY SECTOR AND SKILLED TRADES. DESIGNED AS AN IMMERSIVE AND ENGAGING TRAINING PROGRAM BASED ON UP-TO-DATE KNOWLEDGE OF INDUSTRY TRENDS AND EXPECTATIONS. MOMENTUM IS A THREE-WEEK WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 November 2006.

    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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