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Community Action House

EIN 23-7120670 · Holland, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY ACTION HOUSE PROVIDES AREA FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO ACHIEVE A STABLE AND PROSPEROUS LIFE.

Income
$14.4 million
Spending
$13.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
85
Volunteers
2,817
Highest pay
$174,393, executive director

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: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

    22 of 22 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 (4)
  1. $9.0 million spent. FOOD ACCESS: WE PROVIDE FOOD ACCESS VIA OUR FOOD CLUB, FOOD RESCUE, COMMUNITY KITCHEN, AND HEALTHY EATING AT HOME PROGRAMS. OUR FOOD CLUB PROVIDES FRESH AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, AND HOUSEHOLD SUPPLY ITEMS TO GUESTS, SIX DAYS A WEEK. OUR FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM TURNS EXCESS FOOD INTO FOOD ACCESS THROUGH LOCAL FOOD DONATION AND DISTRIBUTION. OUR COMMUNITY KITCHEN PROVIDES MEALS 7-DAYS A WEEK FOR GUESTS TO COME, EAT AND BE IN COMMUNITY. OUR HEALTHY EATING AT HOME PROGRAM EQUIPS NEIGHBORS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO PREPARE HEALTHY MEALS.
  2. $757,762 spent. HOUSING AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS: OUR TEAM CONDUCTS INTENTIONAL OUTREACH TO HOUSELESS AND PRECARIOUSLY HOUSED PEOPLE, WORKING WITH THEM TO PROVIDE CONNECTIONS TO MAINSTREAM RESOURCES AND PATHWAYS TO STABILITY. OUR FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL COUNSEL AND GROUP EDUCATION ON HOUSING AND FINANCIAL WELLNESS PLANNING. OFFERINGS INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES AND HOMEOWNERSHIP EDUCATION, AND FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION SERVICES. SEASONALLY, WE HOST THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORS IN FILING FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES.
  3. $483,483 spent. GUEST SERVICES AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION: GUESTS ARE PROVIDED WITH IN-PERSON SUPPORT FROM OUR TEAM OF RESOURCE SPECIALISTS, SO THEY CAN ADDRESS CHALLENGES, ACCESS NEW RESOURCES, AND CREATE A PLAN TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE. OUR OPPORTUNITY HUB PROVIDES STREAMLINED ONE-STOP-SHOP SERVICES FOR MEMBERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIGNIFIED ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL NEEDS.
  4. $1.7 million spent. OTHER SERVICES: RESALE STORE: THE RESALE STORE PROVIDES DIGNIFIED ACCESS TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS SEEKING HOME GOODS, CLOTHING AND BIKES THROUGH OUR GUEST VOUCHER PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY THE STORE PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS OF COMMUNITY ACTION HOUSE AND HELPS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED PROGRAM INNOVATION AND EXPANSION.

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 January 1972.

    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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