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Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation

EIN 43-0834206 · Sikeston, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF DELTA AREA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CORPORATION, A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, IS TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY, FAMILY AND PERSONAL LIVES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$30.5 million
Spending
$29.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
499
Volunteers
1,625
Highest pay
$166,394, president an

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: 61 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% 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 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

    18 of 18 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. $17.9 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, HEALTH, SOCIAL AND SPECIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. APPROXIMATELY 1,478 CHILDREN SERVED.
  2. $4.4 million spent. ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROVIDES UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST THEM WITH ENERGY BILLS, THIS COULD BE GAS, ELECTRIC, PROPANE, ETC. APPROXIMATELY 14,592 CLIENTS SERVED.
  3. $2.1 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS STRIVE TO REDUCE POVERTY AND EMPOWER LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. APPROXIMATELY 2,728 CLIENTS SERVED.
  4. $2.3 million spent. WEATHERIZATION SERVICES PROVIDES SERVICES TO HELP LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IMPROVE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY. APPROXIMATELY 60 HOMES WERE WEATHERIZED. EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR UP TO 90 DAYS AND IS EQUIPPED WITH A BED SIZE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 13 OCCUPANTS. APPROXIMATELY 242 PEOPLE SERVED. HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AFFORD DECENT, SAFE, AND SANITARY RENTAL HOUSING. APPROXIMATELY 36 HOUSEHOLDS SERVED.
  5. WEATHERIZATION SERVICES PROVIDES SERVICES TO HELP LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IMPROVE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY. APPROXIMATELY 60 HOMES WERE WEATHERIZED. EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR UP TO 90 DAYS AND IS EQUIPPED WITH A BED SIZE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 13 OCCUPANTS. APPROXIMATELY 242 PEOPLE SERVED. HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AFFORD DECENT, SAFE, AND SANITARY RENTAL HOUSING. APPROXIMATELY 36 HOUSEHOLDS SERVED.

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 February 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 October 21, 2026.

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