Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ACAMS VISION IS AN INNOVATIVE, CONNECTED NETWORK THAT ENSURES EVERY FAMILY CAN FIND A PATH TO STABILITY, HEALTH, AND WEALTH. ACAM FOSTERS INNOVATION AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT THROUGH A NETWORK OF OVER 70 LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL AGENCIES ENGAGED AT VARYING PARTNERSHIP LEVELS.
- Income
- $6.2 million
- Spending
- $5.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 53%
- Employees
- 32
- Highest pay
- $215,680, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 43% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 29% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (7)
- $14,196 spent. ORGANIZATIONAL AND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT OND - ACAM STRENGTHENS NONPROFIT PARTNERS AND REGIONAL SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, TARGETED FUNDING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. ACAM EVALUATES CAPACITY USING THE PROPRIETARY NINE ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT TOOL NEAT WHICH INFORMS STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS IDENTIFIED PRIORITIES TO STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE, COLLABORATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND STAFF TRAINING. ACAM ALSO BUILDS AND COORDINATES REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS THAT ENABLE PARTNERS TO DELIVER FOOD, WATER, AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES EFFICIENTLY DURING ROUTINE OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
- $122,437 spent. TRAINING AND NETWORKING TN - ACAMS TN PROGRAM REGULARLY CONVENES CORE NETWORK PARTNERS TO PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES, FOSTER PEER LEARNING, AND FACILITATE INFORMATION EXCHANGE. GUIDED BY CAREFULLY CURATED SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS OFFERING SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND GROUP COACHING, TN PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES PARTNERS CAN USE TO ADVANCE THEIR MISSION AND IMPACT. CONTENT STEMS FROM NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY ACAMS PARTNERS, INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE STANDARDS, AND THE NETWORKS COMMITMENT TO THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF CLIENT-CENTERED PROGRAMMING.
- $69,286 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH COMMED - LAST YEAR, ACAM ELEVATED THE VISIBILITY OF THE NETWORK AT 607 COMMUNITY EDUCATION OUTREACH EVENTS FOCUSED ON NINE PRIORITY AREAS TO SHAPE STRONGER, MORE RESILIENT NONPROFITS, COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES. THIS INCLUDED MAKING CONNECTIONS AT MEETINGS, PRESENTING AT CONFERENCES, HOSTING AND ATTENDING WORKSHOPS, COORDINATING PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH WELL-ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE REGION, ACAM STAYS INFORMED ABOUT INDUSTRY TRENDS AND BEST PRACTICES, AND CHAMPIONS THE ISSUES THAT MATTER MOST TO OUR PARTNERS.
- Program Service Expenses 2,803,860, Grants and allocations 2,155,535, Revenue 2,875,179 COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES - ACAM LEADS CROSS-SECTOR INITIATIVES THAT HELP FAMILIES STRENGTHEN HEALTH, HOUSING STABILITY, AND FOOD SECURITY. THROUGH COORDINATED PARTNERSHIPS, ACAM CONNECTS FAMILIES WITH ASSISTANCE APPLYING FOR HEALTH COVERAGE AND OTHER HEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMS, ACCESSING HOUSING STABILIZATION RESOURCES, AND OBTAINING NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORTS. BY ALIGNING NONPROFIT, PUBLIC, AND PRIVATE RESOURCES, ACAM HELPS PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS DELIVER SERVICES MORE EFFICIENTLY, IMPROVE ACCESS, AND SUPPORT FAMILIES IN ACHIEVING GREATER STABILITY AND RESILIENCE.
- Program Service Expenses 328,430, Grants and allocations 188,455, Revenue 360,549 HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES - ACAMS HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE MYRIAD FACTORS AFFECTING A FAMILYS ABILITY TO MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING WITH RESOURCES DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE NEED FOR LONG-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE. ACAM WORKS WITH THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN THE REGION TO PROVIDE THREE LEVELS OF HOUSING STABILITY ASSISTANCE - HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, EVICTION PREVENTION, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
- Program Service Expenses 971,395, Grants and allocations 336,150, Revenue 1,166,791 GREATER HOUSTON OPPORTUNITY YOUTH COLLABORATIVE GHOYC - ACAM MANAGES THE GREATER HOUSTON OPPORTUNITY YOUTH COLLABORATIVE GHOYC, A RESPONSE TO THE 124,500 DISCONNECTED YOUTH AGES 16 TO 24 IN OUR REGION THAT ARE NEITHER WORKING NOR IN SCHOOL, REFERRED TO AS OPPORTUNITY YOUTH OY. GHOYC CONVENES A NETWORK OF 85 ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH INCLUDES YOUTH SERVING PROVIDERS, TRAINING CENTERS, AND EMPLOYERS TO FIND, RECONNECT, AND NAVIGATE THESE YOUTH ALONG EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS.
- Program Service Expenses 1,254,319, Grants and allocations 409,816, Revenue 1,256,341 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT- QUALITY JOBS WITH LIVING WAGES ARE CRITICAL TO ENSURING EVERY FAMILY CAN FIND A PATH TO STABILITY, HEALTH, AND WEALTH. ACAM STRATEGICALLY FORGES PARTNERSHIPS TO CO-CREATE, PILOT, AND RESOURCE INNOVATIVE PATHWAYS TO EDUCATION AND CAREER SUCCESS. ACAMS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO DO TWO THINGS TO REACH OUT TO AND HELP YOUNG ADULTS NAVIGATE RESOURCES, AND TO CONNECT THEM TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT IN HIGH-WAGE, IN-DEMAND FIELDS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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