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Jefferson County Community Action Council Inc

EIN 34-6566055 · Steubenville, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE LOW-INCOME, ELDERLY, AND HANDICAPPED IN THE JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO AREA.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
141
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$82,067, 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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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, 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 (4)
  1. $227,328 spent. HOUSING SERVICES:HOMELESS PREVENTION - PROVIDES 64 RENTAL VOUCHERS FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES WITH A DISABILITY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL ILLNESS, AIDS, OR AIDS-RELATED DISEASES. ONCE HOUSED, THEY RECEIVE INTENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO AID THEM IN BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT.SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM - FEATURES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF. THEY ASSIST THE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE; DEPOSITS FOR SECURITY AND UTILITIES; EMERGENCY SUPPLIES OF FOOD, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, AND OTHER HOUSING START UP ITEMS. OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE OUTPATIENT HEALTH SERVICES, LIMITED TRANSPORTATION, AND CHILD CARE. PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN ENROLLMENT IN ALL RECOMMENDED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. CLOSE MONITORING BY THE CASE MANAGES WILL ASSURE COMPLIANCE.THE HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 134 UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS.
  2. $1.5 million spent. ENERGY SERVICES:HEAP IS DESIGNED TO HELP ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME OHIANS MEET THE HIGH COSTS OF HOME HEATING. HEAP PAYS A ONE-TIME PAYMENT FOR MOST PUCO REGULATED UTILITY CUSTOMERS REFLECTING THEIR USAGE FOR THE CURRENT WINTER HEATING SEASON. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, HEAP HELPS ALL ELIGIBLE HOMES WITH THEIR ELECTRIC BILLS AND PROVIDES AIR CONDITIONERS TO ANYONE WHO HAS A SEVERE BREATHING CONDITION.THROUGH SUMMER AND WINTER CRISIS PROGRAMS, 1,229 HOUSEHOLDS WERE ASSISTED WITH HEAP.HEAP HAS A BUSY CREW THAT OPERATES THIS PROGRAM. THEY WORK YEAR ROUND TO MAKE HOMES OF INCOME ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. TOWARDS THAT END, THEY INSULATE ATTICS, BLOW CELLULOSE INTO SIDE WALLS, CAULK WINDOWS AND DOORS, AND TAKE ANY OTHER PRACTICAL MEASURES TO MINIMIZE OR STOP COLD AIR INFILTRATION. FURNACES ARE CHECKED AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNDER THIS PROGRAM AS WELL.27 HOMES RECEIVED WEATHERIZATION SERVICES DURING THIS CURRENT YEAR.
  3. $1.2 million spent. JOB & TRAINING:THE ADULT & DISABLED WORKER PROGRAM ASSISTS THE CUSTOMER TO SECURE PERMANENT, UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT, WHICH WILL LEAD TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. A CUSTOMER MAY PROGRESS THROUGH CORE, INTENSIVE OR TRAINING SERVICES TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL. TRAINING SERVICES ARE FOR THOSE WITH NO MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS AND MUST BE IN A GROWTH OR DEMAND OCCUPATION THAT CAN LEAD TO A SELF-SUFFICIENT WAGE. UPON COMPLETION OF A PRESCRIBED TRAINING ACTIVITY, IT IS HOPED A WIA PARTICIPANT WILL BE ABLE TO SECURE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH BENEFITS AND A SELF-SUFFICIENT WAGE. WIA STAFF WILL UTILIZE THE RESOURCES OF THE AGENCY AND THE ONE STOP CENTER, AS WELL AS ONE STOP PARTNERS.THE YOUTH PROGRAM PREPARES YOUTH FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OR EMPLOYMENT. PROGRAMS WILL LINK ACADEMIC AND OCCUPATIONAL LEARNING. PROGRAMS INCLUDE TUTORING, STUDY SKILLS TRAINING, AND INSTRUCTION LEADING TO COMPLETION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL, ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SERVICES, MENTORING BY APPROPRIATE ADULTS, PAID AND UNPAID WORK EXPERIENCE, OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. YOUTH PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO RECEIVE GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING, AND FOLLOW-UP SERVICES.THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVED SERVICES DURING THE CURRENT YEAR WERE AS FOLLOWS:YOUTH 312 INDIVIDUALS WIOA ADULT INCLUDING DISLOCATED WORKERS 166 INDIVIDUALS
  4. $296,747 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HOUSING SERVICES.

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

  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 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 July 1965.

    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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