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Monticello Area Community Action Agency Inc

EIN 54-0799964 · Charlottesvle, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak22 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME BY HELPING THEM BECOME SELF-RELIANT, THEREBY ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC VITALITY AND WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
-7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
71
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$158,868, executive di

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

Financial health

Weak: 22 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 June 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. $185,313 spent. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CURRENTLY PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR CHILDREN UNDER TWELVE YEARS OF AGE AT TWO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN NELSON COUNTY. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF OPENING A LOW INCOME CHILD CARE CENTER IN THE SOUTHWOOD SUBDIVISION IN CHARLOTTESVILLE. THE CENTER WILL PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLDS FROM LOW INCOME AND AT-RISK FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM WILL UTILIZE THE MONTESSORI METHOD OF EDUCATION.
  2. $357,792 spent. OFFICES IN FLUVANNA, LOUISA, AND NELSON COUNTIES PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO COVER RENT OR UTILITY COSTS. EACH SITE DIRECTOR ASSESSES A CLIENT'S NEEDS AND LINKS THEM TO OTHER RESOURCES IN THE REGION TO HELP MEET THEIR LONG-TERM NEEDS.
  3. $148,730 spent. HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN THEIR CUSTODY. FAMILIES MAY SPEND UP TO 24 MONTHS IN THE HOPE HOUSES. HOPE HOUSE PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO ADDRESS ISSUES CONTRIBUTING TO POVERTY AND WORK TOWARDS ECONOMIC STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND AN INTENSE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.
  4. $133,002 spent. PROJECT DISCOVERY PROMOTES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AS A MEANS OF PROPELLING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY. THE PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOCUSES ON ENCOURAGING AND HELPING THESE STUDENTS PREPARE FOR AND PURSUE A COLLEGE EDUCATION. STUDENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLETING COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, LOCATING FINANCIAL AID, PLANNING FOR THEIR CAREERS, AND PREPARING THEM TO EXCEL ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL.
  5. PROJECT DISCOVERY PROMOTES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AS A MEANS OF PROPELLING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY. THE PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOCUSES ON ENCOURAGING AND HELPING THESE STUDENTS PREPARE FOR AND PURSUE A COLLEGE EDUCATION. STUDENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLETING COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, LOCATING FINANCIAL AID, PLANNING FOR THEIR CAREERS, AND PREPARING THEM TO EXCEL ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 December 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 November 4, 2026.

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