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Miami County Community Action Council

EIN 31-0918399 · Troy, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP, COORDINATE, OPERATE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO COMBAT THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF POVERTY AND ENABLING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO BECOMING SELF SUFFICIENT.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

Weak: 41 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 December 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 (5)
  1. $212 spent. PROVIDE PROGRAM ASSIST TO MEET OUR MISSION.
  2. $654,198 spent. PROVIDE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
  3. $262,986 spent. PROVIDE BLOCK GRANTS.
  4. $323,985 spent. 4. CSBG- THIS PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION REFERRAL AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THOSE MEETING CERTAIN ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS. THE PROGRAM CAN CONSIST OF MANY SERVICES DEPENDING UPON THE WORK PROGRAM AS DEFINED BY MIAMI COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL. THERE ARE TWO DISTINCT PROGRAMS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS GRANT. THEY ARE AND EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND PUBLICATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTORY AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE SAME GROUP. 5. CRF-ESP CAME THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASUREY AND PROVIDED MORE LIMITED ASSISTANCE FOR A SIMILAR TARGET GROUP OF AFFEXTED HOUSEHOLDS. 6. CDBG-CV IS A TARGET OF OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM TO ASSIST PERSONS IN PREVENTING, PREPARING FOR, OR RESPONDING TO FINANCIAL CHALLENGES POSED BY THE PANDEMIC. 7. CAA-HRG CAME THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND PROVIDED MORE LIMITED ASSISTANCE FOR A SIMILAR TARGET GROUP OF AFFECTED HOUSEHOLDS. 8. LIHWAP IS FUNDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AND IS DESIGNED TO HELP INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH THEIR WATER AND WASTWATER BILLS. THE PAYMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS ARE MADE THE THE SUPPLIER ON BEHALF OF THE APPLICANTS.
  5. 4. CSBG- THIS PROGRAM FUNDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION REFERRAL AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THOSE MEETING CERTAIN ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS. THE PROGRAM CAN CONSIST OF MANY SERVICES DEPENDING UPON THE WORK PROGRAM AS DEFINED BY MIAMI COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL. THERE ARE TWO DISTINCT PROGRAMS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS GRANT. THEY ARE AND EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND PUBLICATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTORY AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE SAME GROUP. 5. CRF-ESP CAME THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASUREY AND PROVIDED MORE LIMITED ASSISTANCE FOR A SIMILAR TARGET GROUP OF AFFEXTED HOUSEHOLDS. 6. CDBG-CV IS A TARGET OF OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM TO ASSIST PERSONS IN PREVENTING, PREPARING FOR, OR RESPONDING TO FINANCIAL CHALLENGES POSED BY THE PANDEMIC. 7. CAA-HRG CAME THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND PROVIDED MORE LIMITED ASSISTANCE FOR A SIMILAR TARGET GROUP OF AFFECTED HOUSEHOLDS. 8. LIHWAP IS FUNDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AND IS DESIGNED TO HELP INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH THEIR WATER AND WASTWATER BILLS. THE PAYMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS ARE MADE THE THE SUPPLIER ON BEHALF OF THE APPLICANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 2024.

    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 November 1977.

    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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