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Economic Opportunity Agency of Washington County Inc

EIN 71-0390902 · Springdale, AR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO LEARN, CONNECT AND SUCCEED. EOA HELPS LOW-INCOME FAMILIES SUCCEED ECONOMICALLY AND SOCIALLY BY OFFERING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE ROOTS OF POVERTY AND EMPOWER FAMILIES TO SET AND MEET FAMILY GOALS.

Income
$9.2 million
Spending
$9.1 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
262
Volunteers
1,643
Highest pay
$122,020, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% 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 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, 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 October 31, 2024, 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. $7.0 million spent. HEADSTART & CHILDREN SERVICES - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OLD. EOA PERSONNEL ASSISTED 503 INFANTS AND CHILDREN OBTAIN IMMUNIZATIONS, MEDICAL OR DENTAL CARE AND PROVIDED 503 INFANTS AND CHILDREN WITH AGE-APPROPRIATE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP SCHOOL READINESS SKILLS.
  2. $1.3 million spent. SOCIAL SERVICES - HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS. SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTED 9,212 CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE (COMMODITIES) AND STEP UP ECONOMIC STABILITY PROGRAM WHICH EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES THAT STAND IN THE WAY OF ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  3. $719,223 spent. HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE - ASSISTANCE WITH HEATING AND COOLING COSTS WAS PROVIDED TO ELDERLY PERSONS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME TO AVOID SERVICE DISRUPTIONS THAT CAN NEGATIVELY AFFECT HEALTH. A TOTAL OF 3,724 LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WERE ASSISTED WITH EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE DURING THE WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2024, 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 October 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 August 1966.

    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.

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