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Jeffco Action Center Inc

EIN 23-7019679 · Lakewood, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE AN IMMEDIATE AND COMPASSIONATE RESPONSE TO THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP BY OFFERING RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO STABILIZE LIVES AND PROMOTE PATHWAYS TO LASTING CHANGE.

Income
$16.3 million
Spending
$13.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
46
Volunteers
1,935
Highest pay
$173,659, ceo

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 June 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 (2)
  1. $4.6 million spent. GROCERY - PEOPLE HAD THE CHOICE OF MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SELF- SELECT GROCERY, WHERE THEY SELECTED ITEMS BASED ON FAMILY SIZE AND AVAILABILITY - OR THEY COULD OPT FOR A PRE-PACKED "WALK UP" BAG. THIS WAS "AS IS- AND AVAILABLE IN "ONE SIZE" REGARDLESS OF HOUSEHOLD SIZE. THE FOOD DISTRIBUTED WAS SOURCED FROM GROCERY STORE FOOD RESCUE, THE FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES, PURCHASED WITH REVENUE FROM GRANTS, DONATIONS FROM BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $6.6 million spent. PARTICIPANT SERVICES - THE ACTION CENTER PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR RENT ASSISTANCE; UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND A PANDEMIC INSPIRED BILL PAY PROGRAM. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE SELF-DIRECTED FAMILY GOAL SETTING AND CASE MANAGEMENT, FREE CLOTHING, BUS TICKETS, GAS CARDS, VOUCHERS FOR IDS/BIRTH CERTIFICATES/DRIVER LICENSE, MAILING ADDRESS AND CONNECTIONS TO A MYRIAD OF OTHER RESOURCES. PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS AND DIAPERS WERE ALSO DISTRIBUTED. OUR CLOTHING BANK PROVIDES MONTHLY ACCESS TO FREE CLOTHING ITEMS AND SOFT HOUSEHOLD GOODS (BEDDING AND TOWELS). REVENUE SOURCES FOR THESE SERVICES INCLUDE GRANTS, GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, AND DONATIONS FROM BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 April 1969.

    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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