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Community Access Incorporated

EIN 55-0718265 · S Charleston, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT BRIDGE EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE BETTER OUTCOMES AND FULL INCLUSION FOR THE PEOPLE WE SERVE.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
10
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$177,215, executive director

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

Good: 72 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $253,974 spent. SUBSTANCE ABUSE/MENTAL HEALTH PLANNING AND ADVISORY INITIATIVES - PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES & DRUG ABUSE IN WV.1. WV BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL (WVBHPC)2. WV LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (WVLA) - COORDINATES WITH THE WV MH PLANNING COUNCIL TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP TRAINING.3. OLMSTEAD COUNCIL/OLMSTEAD TRANSITION AND DIVERSION PROGRAM (OTD) - PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR OLMSTEAD COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING. OTD ASSISTS WV CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIORS WHO RESIDE IN INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS TO LIVE AND BE SUPPORTED IN THEIR HOME COMMUNITY. DIVERSION SUPPORT TO AVOID FACILITY OR INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENT MAY BE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT IMMINENT RISK.4. WV INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS (WVICH)- PROVIDES FACILITATION AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNOR-APPOINTED COUNCIL AND CORRESPONDING SUB-GROUP ACTIVITIES. 5. WV STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (SADD) - PROVIDES PLANNING SUPPORT AND LOGISTICS FOR ANNUAL SADD CONFERENCE.
  2. $250,598 spent. SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IS DEVELOPING JOB SKILLS AND COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT
  3. $202,354 spent. SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS THROUGH EARLY SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS/FIRST EPISODE PSYCHOSIS TRAINING AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH.
  4. $666,540 spent. OTHER GRANTS FROM GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT BRIDGE EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE BETTER OUTCOMES AND FULL INCLUSION FOR THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Community Access Unlimited Inc (Elizabeth, NJ), EIN 22-2318586. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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