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Community Action Inc

EIN 25-1156265 · Punxsutawney, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IMPROVE LOW- INCOME SITUATIONS BY ASSISTING FAMILIES WITH ACTIVITIES TO OVERCOME BARRIERS, IMPROVE ECONOMIC STATUS, AND ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
72
Highest pay
$91,364, cfo

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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (5)
  1. $1.3 million spent. MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION - PROVIDES NON-EMERGENCY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT AND PARA-TRANSIT TRANSPORTATION TO COVERED SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH A VALID DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PA ACCESS CARD.
  2. $1.7 million spent. WEATHERIZATION PROJECT - INSTALLS HOUSING MATERIALS TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS; ALSO PROVIDES ENERGY CONSERVATION EDUCATION.
  3. $483,182 spent. HOMELESS SERVICES - PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, HELP IN LOCATING RESIDENCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY SERVICES.
  4. $652,594 spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION/PREVENTION - PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, 24 HOUR HOTLINE, EDUCATONAL PROGRAMS, OPTIONS COUNSELING, LEGAL ADVOCACY AND GROUP SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FAMILY/FOOD SERVICES - PROVIDES LIMITED ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, MORTGAGE, UTILITY BILLS, AND FOOD; OFFERS ASSISTANCE IN THE COMPLETION OF SNAP APPLICATIONS. CASE MANAGEMENT - STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO DEVELOP GOAL PLANS SO THEY MAY WORK TOWARDS OVERCOMING BARRIERS AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. HOUSING - MAINTAINS DECENT, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. NURTURING PARENTING - PROVIDES HOME BASED CASE MANAGEMENT FUCUSING ON PARENTING WORK, STRATEGIES, AND SKILLS. FINANCIAL FITNESS - PROIDES HOME BASED CASE MANAGEMENT FOCUSED ON HOUSEHOLD SPENDING AND BUDGET MONITORING. ADULT EDUCATION - PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS VIA TUTOR OR CLASSROOM TO IMPROVE SKILLS IN READING, MATH, JOB READINESS, COLLEGE/TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, COMPUTER, OR TO PREPARE FOR THE GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) EXAM. YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES - COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. PARTNERS WITH OTHERS TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH MENTORING ACTIVITIES, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND WORK READINESS EDUCATION AND SKILLS. SENIOR CORPS - RSVP - UTILIZES TALENTS OF PERSONS AGE 55 AND OVER TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH VOLUNTEERING AT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
  5. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION/PREVENTION - PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER, 24 HOUR HOTLINE, EDUCATONAL PROGRAMS, OPTIONS COUNSELING, LEGAL ADVOCACY AND GROUP SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FAMILY/FOOD SERVICES - PROVIDES LIMITED ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, MORTGAGE, UTILITY BILLS, AND FOOD; OFFERS ASSISTANCE IN THE COMPLETION OF SNAP APPLICATIONS. CASE MANAGEMENT - STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO DEVELOP GOAL PLANS SO THEY MAY WORK TOWARDS OVERCOMING BARRIERS AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. HOUSING - MAINTAINS DECENT, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. NURTURING PARENTING - PROVIDES HOME BASED CASE MANAGEMENT FUCUSING ON PARENTING WORK, STRATEGIES, AND SKILLS. FINANCIAL FITNESS - PROIDES HOME BASED CASE MANAGEMENT FOCUSED ON HOUSEHOLD SPENDING AND BUDGET MONITORING. ADULT EDUCATION - PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS VIA TUTOR OR CLASSROOM TO IMPROVE SKILLS IN READING, MATH, JOB READINESS, COLLEGE/TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, COMPUTER, OR TO PREPARE FOR THE GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) EXAM. YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES - COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. PARTNERS WITH OTHERS TO PROVIDE YOUTH WITH MENTORING ACTIVITIES, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND WORK READINESS EDUCATION AND SKILLS. SENIOR CORPS - RSVP - UTILIZES TALENTS OF PERSONS AGE 55 AND OVER TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH VOLUNTEERING AT NON-PROFIT 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 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 May 1966.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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