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Community Action Organization of Scioto County Inc

EIN 31-0718622 · Portsmouth, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE STATED PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO IDENTIFY AND FOCUS ALL AVAILABLE LOCAL, STATE, PRIVATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES TOWARD ENABLING LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO ATTAIN MEANS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Income
$20.4 million
Spending
$19.7 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
451
Volunteers
2,022
Highest pay
$117,926, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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 October 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $6.5 million spent. THE MISSION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM IS TO JOIN WITH THE COMMUNITY IN STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN. THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM IS TO BRING ABOUT A GREATER DEGREE OF SOCIAL COMPETENCE IN CHILDREN. SOCIAL COMPETENCE MEANS THE CHILD'S EVERYDAY EFFECTIVENESS IN DEALING WITH BOTH THE PRESENT ENVIRONMENT AND LATER RESPONSIBILITIES IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. CHILDREN PROVIDED WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF LEARNING EXPERIENCE WILL GROW IN ALL AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT (SOCIALLY, PHYSICALLY, INTELLECTUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY). ULTIMATELY, THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM IS HERE TO HELP LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS SOLVE SOME OF THEIR EXISTING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS. THE AIM IS TO STIMULATE A BETTER FOCUSING OF ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO ENABLE FAMILIES TO OBTAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND MOTIVATION TO SECURE THE OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.
  2. $4.7 million spent. THE PURPOSE OF EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS IS TO ESTABLISH ACTIVITIES TO PREPARE YOUTH AND ADULTS FACING SERIOUS BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE LABOR FORCE BY PROVIDING JOB TRAINING AND OTHER SERVICES THAT WILL RESULT IN INCREASED EMPLOYMENT AND EARNINGS, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE WORKFORCE AND ENHANCING THE PRODUCTIVITY AND COMPETITIVENESS OF THE NATION.
  3. $2.1 million spent. ENERGY PROGRAMS - THE HOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HWAP) OFFERS INCOME-QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LOWER RESIDENTIAL UTILITY COSTS BY ADDING WEATHERIZATION EFFICIENCIES. THE PROGRAM HELPS APPLICANTS UNDERSTAND ENERGY AUDITS AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO HELP MAKE COST-EFFECTIVE DECISIONS. HEAP OFFERS HEATING BILL ASSISTANCE DURING THE WINTER HEATING SEASON. WHETHER AN ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLD HEATS WITH ELECTRIC, GAS, FIREWOOD, COAL, PROPANE, FUEL, OIL, OR KEROSENE, THIS PROGRAM CAN HELP. THE SUMMER CRISIS PROGRAM ASSISTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH RESIDENTS WHO ARE AGE 60 AND OVER AND OHIOANS WITH A QUALIFYING MEDICAL CONDITION AND PEOPLE WHO ARE THE MOST VULNERABLE TO SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM SUMMER'S EXTREME TEMPERATURES. THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM RECEIVE ELECTRIC BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 October 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 October 1976.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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