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Hancock Hardin Wyandot Putnam Community Action Commission

EIN 34-0979444 · Findlay, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO REDUCE THE CONDITIONS OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO IMPROVE LIVES.TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION, HHWP CAC WILL COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA ON THE NATURE OF POVERTY AND THE EXISTING RESOURCES IN THE AREA. HHWP CAC WILL INVOLVE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES, AND THE POPULATION TO BE SERVED, IN DEVELOPING ACTION PLANS TO ADDRESS NEEDED SERVICES. THESE ACTIVITIES SHALL INCLUDE HELPING OTHER AGENCIES TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND THEIR SERVICES AND ASSISTING WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ORGANIZATIONS. HHQP CAC WILL SEEK OUT GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE RESOURCES TO INITIATE AND ADMINISTER INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS IN SUCH AREAS AS EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH, EMERGENCY NEEDS, FOOD/NUTRITION, ADVOCACY, ECT.

Income
$12.4 million
Spending
$11.9 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
190
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$165,646, president/ceo

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: 45 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $3.8 million spent. CHILD EDUCATION: HEAD START IS A NO-FEE, FAMILY-FOCUSED, PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, BUT LIMITED OPENINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR HIGHER-INCOME FAMILIES. CHILDREN AGES THREE YEARS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN, CHILD AND FAMILY LITERACY, HEALTH AND NUTRITION SERVICES, PARENT INVOLVEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM SERVED 495 CHILDREN IN 2024.
  2. $3.6 million spent. ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION: THE HOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM REDUCES LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS' ENERGY USE; THUS, CREATING MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THOSE IN MOST NEED. SERVICES INCLUDE ATTIC, WALL AND BASEMENT INSULATION; BLOWER-DOOR-GUIDED AIR LEAKAGE REDUCTION; HEATING SYSTEM REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS; AND HEALTH AND SAFETY TESTING AND INSPECTIONS. ALL MEASURES ARE PROVIDED BASED ON AN ON-SITE ENERGY AUDIT AND ON COST-EFFECTIVE GUIDELINES DEVELOPED USING THE NEAT COMPUTERIZED ENERGY AUDIT. INDIVIDUALIZED CLIENT EDUCATION IS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM. THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP LOW-INCOME OHIOANS MEET THE HIGH COST OF HOME.
  3. $2.3 million spent. TRANSPORTATION: HANCOCK AREA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (HATS) PROVIDES MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF HANCOCK, HARDIN, AND WYANDOT COUNTIES UTILIZING A SMALL FARE SYSTEM. HHWP CAC ALSO CONTRACTS WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO PROVIDE AT NO COST TO PERSON WHO MEET CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, AND OTHER GROUPS. 79,119 TRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO 2,750 UNDUPLICATED RIDERS DURING 2024.
  4. $1.4 million spent. HOUSING: CREATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS, INCLUDING HOUSING REHABILITATION SERVICES, NEW CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES, AND NEW CONSTRUCTION OF LOWER-RENT APARTMENTS. SPECIFIC PROJECTS VARY IN EACH COUNTY EACH YEAR. 43 PARTICIPANTS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.FOOD: PROVIDED FOOD ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN TO IMPROVE NUTRITION AND DIETARY INTAKE IMPROVE PREGNANCY OUTCOMES, REDUCE INCIDENCE OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AND INFANT MORTALITY, AND PROVIDE INFANTS AND CHILDREN WITH A HEALTHY START IN LIFE. THERE WERE 1750 PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2024.COMMUNITY SERVICES: COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE LOW INCOME PARTICIPANTS WITH VARIOUS SERVICES AND TO SUPPORT OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITY. 690 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR. A TOTAL OF 102 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED WITH RENT OR MORTGAGE DURING 2024. A TOTAL OF 36 CLIENTS WERE ASSISTED WITH CAR REPAIR.

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 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 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 July 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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