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Action Pact Inc

EIN 58-1032805 · Waycross, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACTION PACT, INC. (THE AGENCY) IS A COUNTY-BASED COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY ESTABLISHED TO HELP ALLEVIATE POVERTY IN THE AREA OF SOUTHEAST GEORGIA. THE AGENCY SERVES MORE THAN FORTY (40) COUNTIES BY PROVIDING SOUND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES AND SELECTED DIRECT SERVICES. THE AGENCY PLANS AND ADMINISTERS SERVICES THAT ARE NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.

Income
$26.8 million
Spending
$28.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
428
Volunteers
1,184
Highest pay
$142,845, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% 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 October 31, 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

    20 of 20 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 October 31, 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. $11.4 million spent. THE HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES A PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE VARIOUS COUNTIES SERVICED.
  2. $6.2 million spent. THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK PROGRAM TARGETS THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITIES' CITIZENS. SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE CLIENTS IN EIGHTEEN (18) SERVICE CENTERS WITH EXTENDED SERVICES OF CONGREGATE, AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS IN TEN (10) OF OUR COMMUNITIES. THE COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY ALSO INUDES THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
  3. $3.8 million spent. THE AGING PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND NUTRITION SERVICES FOR OLDER AMERICANS, WHICH WILL ASSIST THEM IN LEADING INDEPENDENT, MEANINGFUL, AND DIGNIFIED LIVES IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES.
  4. $3.9 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS:TRIO - TALENT SEARCH IDENTIFIES QUALIFIED HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH AND ENCOURAGES POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONTHE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION OF HOMES AND FINANCIAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO MAINTAIN THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.CASA COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES PROVIDES ADVOCATES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN.GEORGIA SHIP - ASSISTS MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR BENEFITS AND, MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT HEALTH CARE OPTIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 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 October 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 1969.

    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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