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Community Action Agency of Columbiana County Inc

EIN 34-6565185 · Lisbon, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY, FOSTER WELL-BEING, AND PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$27.8 million
Spending
$29.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
389
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$333,642, physician

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (6)
  1. $10.3 million spent. THE CAACC HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DENTAL CENTERS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE, PRE-NATAL SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, AND PREVENTIVE AND BASIC DENTAL SERVICES TO UNINSUREDAND UNDERINSURED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. FEES COLLECTED ARE PRIMARILY PROVIDED BY THIRDPARTY INSURANCE, MEDICAID, MEDICARE AND DIRECT PAYMENTS FROM PATIENTS. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY, AND PAYMENT IS DETERMINED BY A SLIDING FEE SCALE BASED ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND SIZE. THE AGENCY ALSO RECEIVES A SECTION 330 COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, WHICH HELPS COVER HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE COSTS FOR THE UNINSURED.
  2. $8.6 million spent. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAMS ARE TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILDREN WILL BE PREPARED FOR ENTRANCE INTO KINDERGARTEN AND TO ASSIST PARENTS IN IMPROVING PARENTAL SKILLS. HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START ALSO PROVIDE DAY CARE FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
  3. $2.6 million spent. THE COMMUNITY ACTION RURAL TRANSIT SYSTEM (CARTS) PROVIDES PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO COLUMBIANA COUNTY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING PARTICIPANTS IN THE HEAD START PROGRAM. THESE SERVICES HELP ANY COUNTY RESIDENT TO HAVE ACCESS TO SHOPPING, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. THE CARTS FARE SCHEDULE PROVIDES A 50 PERCENT DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $2.3 million spent. IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY PROVIDES OTHER PROGRAMS, SUCH AS UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS, HOMELESS AND VETERANS' SERVICES, HOME REPAIR SERVICES, FOOD PANTRY AND OTHER SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, OTHER HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE AND SMALL BUSINESS LOANS. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE AGENCY RECEIVED ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS (NOTED IN THE SEFA SCHEDULE) TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY THE VIRUS; THESE INCLUDED BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO RENT AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, NEEDED FOOD, PPE AND OTHER SUPPLIES.
  5. $1.2 million spent. THE HOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HWAP) PROVIDES ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, INCLUDING INSULATION, FURNACE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT, HOT WATER HEATER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCES AND LIGHTING.
  6. $1.1 million spent. THE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP) IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO HELP ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS MEET THE HIGH COSTS OF HOME HEATING.

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 January 1972.

    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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