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Community Action Partnership of Mercer County

EIN 25-1157381 · Sharon, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF MERCER COUNTY IS TO HELP PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES THROUGH LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY PARTNERING THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE WITH DECENCY AND DIGNITY.

Income
$10.1 million
Spending
$10.5 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
151
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$128,561, 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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (6)
  1. $7.3 million spent. HEADSTART -- THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF MERCER COUNTY IS THE GRANTEE AGENCY FOR THE COUNTY'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DELEGATED TO THE FARRELL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OPERATE COUNTY-WIDE.TWO PROGRAMS ARE FEDERAL PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE HEAD START SERVING CHILDREN 3-5 YEARS OF AGE, (182 CHILDREN); AND EARLY HEADSTART SERVING CHILDREN 0-3 AND PREGNANT MOMS, (116 CHILDREN AND PREGNANT MOTHERS).TWO PROGRAMS ARE STATE PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE HEAD START SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN 3-5 YEARS, (SERVED 114 CHILDREN) AND PRE K COUNTS SERVING CHILDREN 3-5 YEARS (SERVED 99 CHILDREN). FEDERAL AND STATE HEAD START PROGRAMS AND EARLY HEAD START ALL SERVE FAMILIES WITH INCOMES OF 100% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, AND THE PRE K COUNTS SERVES FAMILIES WITH INCOMES UP TO 300% OF THE FEDERAL PROVERTY LEVEL.
  2. $2.0 million spent. WEATHERIZATION -- THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF MERCER COUNTY USED THE GRANT FUNDS FOR HOME WEATHERIZATION IN MERCER AND BUTLER COUNTIES. THE PROJECT PROVIDED WEATHERIZATION OF 188 HOMES USING BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE RESOURCES. WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO THOSE HOUSEHOLDS LIVING AT 200% OR LESS OF THE POVERTY LEVEL AND INCLUDES CLIENT OWNED HOMES, AS WELL AS RENTAL UNITS.
  3. $367,525 spent. HOUSING SERVICES -- THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF MERCER COUNTY IS A CERTIFIED HUD HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCY. THEY PROVIDE HUD HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE MON VALLEY INITIATIVE, THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY AND THE CITY OF SHARON.SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING -- THEY ALSO OWN AND MANAGE 20 UNITS OF SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING AT NINE LOCATIONS.MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING -- 10 UNITS AT FOUR LOCATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING -- THE AGENCY PROVIDES DECENT, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES WHO WISH TO PURCHASE THE HOME THEY ARE RENTING.SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES (SSVF)--ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING A HOUSING CRISIS. APPROXIMATELY 55 PEOPLE AND FAMILIES OBTAINED OR MAINTAINED SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
  4. $20,194 spent. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
  5. ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND OTHER SERVICES
  6. $159,610 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -- THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP PARTICIPATES IN THE PENNSYLVANIA NAP. THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATION AMONG NONPROFITS, BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS TO PRODUCE OUTCOME WHICH ASSIST DISTRESSES AREAS OR THE LOW-INCOME POPULATION IN A NEIGHBORHOOD.

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 February 1969.

    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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