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Partnership for Community Action Inc

EIN 58-6049575 · Decatur, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN DEKALB, GWINNETT, AND ROCKDALE COUNTIES, TO ATTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$18.1 million
Spending
$18.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
94
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$113,822, executive director

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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (3)
  1. $13.1 million spent. LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - LIHEAPTHE LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED BY THE HIGH COST OF WINTER HEATING BILLS AND SUMMER COOLING BILLS. ELIGIBLE FAMILIES RECEIVE A ONE-TIME PAYMENT THAT IS APPLIED TO THEIR HEATING OR COOLING BILL. PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST PRODUCTIVE PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA.
  2. $364,530 spent. THE LOW INCOME HOME WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHWAP) PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING HIGH WATER BURDENS. ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED A ONE-TIME PAYMENT THAT WAS APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THEIR WATER BILL.
  3. $3.1 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT - FAMILY SUPPORTTHE AGENCY OFFERS A COORDINATION OF SERVICES TO HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ACHIEVE SUSTAINABILITY. THE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES TO ADDRESS CRISES, BUT WORKS CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC STABILITY. WHILE THE PROGRAM OFFERS A NUMBER OF DIRECT SERVICES IN THE DOMAINS OF EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING, THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ASSIST WITH THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CASE MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE COORDINATION.COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT - YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES Y.E.S.YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES TARGETS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DISPARAGED COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE GROWTH AND ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE AS EMERGING ADULTS. PCA PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TRAINING THROUGH UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA'S J.W. FANNING INSTITUTE, FUNDS EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, SPORTS, CLUBS, TUTORING, COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES, UNIFORMS FOR REQUIRED ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL SUCCESS. PCA ALSO PROVIDES CLASSES OF BUDGETING, CREDIT COUNSELING, TAX KNOWLEDGE, AND SAVING/INVESTING IN THEIR FUTURES. STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING FINANCIAL LITERACY ARE PROVIDED FUNDS AND AN INTEREST-BEARING SAVINGS ACCOUNT. AT THE END OF EACH PROGRAM, PARTICIPANTS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN SCHOLARSHIPS VIA ESSAY SUBMISSION THAT IS CHOSEN BY PCA'S EXECUTIVE STAFF. ALL ACTIVITIES THROUGH YES ARE OFFERED ONLY THROUGH THE SPONSORING HIGH SCHOOL.

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 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 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 March 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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