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Chippewa Luce Macinac Comm Action Human Resource Auth Inc

EIN 38-1798626 · Sault S Marie, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO MOBILIZE AND UTILIZE RESOURCES, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, IN THE CHIPPEWA, LUCE AND MACKINAC COUNTY AREA IN AN ATTACK ON POVERTY; TO PROVIDE DECENT HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO LOW- INCOME AND MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS; TO PROVIDE SERVICES, ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF SUFFICIENT SIZE AND SCOPE TO GIVE PROMISE TO PROGRAM TOWARD ELIMINATION OF POVERTY, OR ITS CAUSE, THROUGH DEVELOPING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVING HUMAN PERFORMANCE, MOTIVATION, AND PRODUCTIVITY, OR BETTERING THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH PEOPLE LIVE, LEARN AND WORK, AND WHICH IS DEVELOPED AND ADMINISTERED WITH THE MAXIMUM FEASIBLE PARTICIPATION OF RESIDENTS OF THE AREA AS MEMBERS OF THE GROUP SERVED.

Income
$13.1 million
Spending
$13.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
317
Volunteers
1,122
Highest pay
$111,912, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 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.

  • 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 September 30, 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 (5)
  1. $5.5 million spent. HEAD START/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, SOCIAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVNTAGED PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (BIRTH TO 5 YEARS).
  2. $543,307 spent. GENERAL TRANSPORTATION: ASSISTED IN FINANCING, PLANNING, ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION OF MASS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
  3. $2.7 million spent. SENIOR PROGRAMMING: PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS, WHICH ASSISTED THEM IN LEADING INDEPENDENT, MEANINGFUL AND DIGNIFIED LIVES IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES.
  4. $3.1 million spent. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: ADMINISTERS PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS IN A THREE COUNTY REGION, INCLUDING HOUSING REHABILITATION AND HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. ENERGY CRISIS: ASSISTED LOW INCOME PEOPLE N MEETING THE COSTS OF HOME ENERGY, DEFINED AS HEATING AND COOLING OF RESIDENCES, TO INCREASE THEIR ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND REDUCE THEIR VULNERABILITY RESULTING FROM ENERGY NEEDS. COMMUNITY SERVICES: COORDINATION OF DAY TO DAY EFFORTS OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING FOOD DISTRIBUTION, HOUSING, SENIOR SERVICES AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND PLAND FUND: RENTS OFFICE SPACE TO TENANTS IN THE AVERY SQUARE BUILDING AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE ASSETS, DEBT AND EQUIPMENT EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM BUILDINGS IN SAULT STE. MARIE, ST. IGNACE, AND NEWBERRY, MICHIGAN
  5. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: ADMINISTERS PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS IN A THREE COUNTY REGION, INCLUDING HOUSING REHABILITATION AND HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. ENERGY CRISIS: ASSISTED LOW INCOME PEOPLE N MEETING THE COSTS OF HOME ENERGY, DEFINED AS HEATING AND COOLING OF RESIDENCES, TO INCREASE THEIR ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND REDUCE THEIR VULNERABILITY RESULTING FROM ENERGY NEEDS. COMMUNITY SERVICES: COORDINATION OF DAY TO DAY EFFORTS OF THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING FOOD DISTRIBUTION, HOUSING, SENIOR SERVICES AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND PLAND FUND: RENTS OFFICE SPACE TO TENANTS IN THE AVERY SQUARE BUILDING AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE ASSETS, DEBT AND EQUIPMENT EXPENSES RELATED TO ITS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM BUILDINGS IN SAULT STE. MARIE, ST. IGNACE, AND NEWBERRY, MICHIGAN

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 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 September 1968.

    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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