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Central Missouri Community Action

EIN 43-0835026 · Columbia, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE, STRENGTHEN RESILIENCE, AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$25.3 million
Spending
$22.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
299
Volunteers
560
Highest pay
$151,207, 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: 66 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% 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

    21 of 21 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. $10.8 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO INCOME AND AGE ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH, AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 790 CLIENTS SERVED.
  2. $2.8 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES - PROVIDES HOME OWNERSHIP, DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO ARE INCOME ELIGIBLE, INCLUDING HOUSING REHABILITATION AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE. APPROXIMATELY 325 FAMILIES SERVED.
  3. $2.2 million spent. ENERGY ASSISTANCE - ASSISTS QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING LIMITED PAYMENTS TO HAVE ELECTRICITY AND/OR GAS BILLS PAID AND SERVICES RESTORED. APPROXIMATELY 8,809 HOUSEHOLDS SERVED.
  4. $4.3 million spent. WEATHERIZATION SERVICES - THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM WEATHERIZES THE HOMES OF LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ORDER TO REDUCE THEIR MONTHLY ENERGY COSTS. APPROXIMATELY 100 CLIENTS SERVED. ELDERLY SERVICES - COORDINATES A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO ASSIST WITH PROVIDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATION. APPROXIMATELY 49 CLIENTS SERVED. COMMUNITY SERVICES - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS STRIVE TO REDUCE POVERTY AND EMPOWER LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. APPROXIMATELY 1,471 CLIENTS SERVED. WOMEN'S SERVICES - SERVICES DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPEMENT ASSISTANCE TO ASPIRING WOMEN, WITH A FOCUS ON MINORITY AND LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME-BASED ENTREPRENEURS THROUGHOUT MID-MISSOURI. APPROXIMATELY 340 CLIENTS SERVED.
  5. WEATHERIZATION SERVICES - THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM WEATHERIZES THE HOMES OF LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ORDER TO REDUCE THEIR MONTHLY ENERGY COSTS. APPROXIMATELY 100 CLIENTS SERVED. ELDERLY SERVICES - COORDINATES A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO ASSIST WITH PROVIDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATION. APPROXIMATELY 49 CLIENTS SERVED. COMMUNITY SERVICES - COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS STRIVE TO REDUCE POVERTY AND EMPOWER LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. APPROXIMATELY 1,471 CLIENTS SERVED. WOMEN'S SERVICES - SERVICES DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPEMENT ASSISTANCE TO ASPIRING WOMEN, WITH A FOCUS ON MINORITY AND LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME-BASED ENTREPRENEURS THROUGHOUT MID-MISSOURI. APPROXIMATELY 340 CLIENTS SERVED.

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 May 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 November 4, 2026.

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