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Pace Community Action Agency Inc

EIN 35-1120537 · Vincennes, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENABLE ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND BECOME LESS DEPENDENT ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS.

Income
$10.9 million
Spending
$11.0 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
150
Volunteers
630
Highest pay
$189,225, 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% 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

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 (5)
  1. $5.6 million spent. IN ADDITION TO PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND FAMILY CASE MANAGEMENT, THE HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES DENTAL, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR PARTICIPATING CHILDREN, SPEECH THERAPY FOR THOSE CHILDREN IN NEED AND EDUCATIONAL/NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION FOR THE PARENTS OF THE PARTICIPATING CHILDREN.
  2. $3.0 million spent. THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS TO QUALIFYING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES SUBSIDIZING HIGH ENERGY COSTS AND THEREBY AVOIDING A POSSIBILITY THAT HEAT WILL BE LOST IN THE COLD WINTER MONTHS.
  3. $1.2 million spent. FAMILY PLANNING PROVIDES REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND CONTRACEPTION WITH PREFERENCE TO UNINSURED, LOW-INCOME WOMEN, FAMILIES AND ADOLESCENTS. PATIENTS CHARGES ARE ASSESSED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE. SERVICES INCLUDE SEX EDUCATION, PREVENTION OF UNWANTED PREGNANCY AND FAMILY COUNSELING.
  4. $672,962 spent. THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS REDUCE THE ENERGY BURDEN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BY EDUCATING THEM ON ENERGY CONSERVATION, INSPECTING AND REPAIRING TROUBLED HOME AREAS AND ADDRESSING ISSUES THAT MIGHT INCREASE ENERGY COSTS OR INCREASE EXPOSURE TO DAMAGING ENERGY SOURCES.
  5. $333,800 spent. OTHER

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 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 March 1967.

    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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