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Community Action Agency of Ok City & Ok Canadian Counties Inc

EIN 73-0753739 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

TO PROMOTE THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF THE SOCIALLY, ECONOMICALLY, AND CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED CITIZENS OF OKLAHOMA AND CANADIAN COUNTIES AND TO ELIMINATE THE PARADOX OF POVERTY AMONG THESE CITIZENS BY OPENING TO EVERYONE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK; TO LIVE IN DECENCY, DIGNITY, AND WORTH; AND TO SECURE THE OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED TO BECOME FULLY SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Income
$18.3 million
Spending
$19.3 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
316
Volunteers
346
Highest pay
$131,143, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% 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 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 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 March 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 (3)
  1. $12.6 million spent. HEADSTART & DAYCARE- PROVIDES FULL AND PART-TIME DAY CARE AND PRESCHOOL SERVICES WITH EMPHASIS ON THE AREAS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH/SAFETY, NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH, DISABILITIES, FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS, PARENT INVOLVEMENT, AND LITERACY.
  2. $2.9 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES- PROVIDES SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS, THE HOMELESS POPULACE, AND NEIGHBORHOOD NEEDS TO PROMOTE THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF INDIVIDUALS AND OUR COMMUNITIES. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE, GRAFFITI REMOVAL, RX FOR OKLAHOMA, INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS, VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PREPARATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVITIES. SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES- PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS FOR CONGREGATE MEALS, SENIOR COMPANION SERVICES AND OTHER SENIOR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER- PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR FOOD, UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND RENT ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- PROVIDES SERVICES LEADING TO COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT AND INDIVIDUAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAMS, SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS, TECHINICAL ASSISTANCE, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT TRAINING.
  3. $2.0 million spent. HOUSING & WEATHERIZATION- HOME REPAIR & WEATHERIZATION PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR AND ENERGY CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND REPAIR SERVICES. HOMEBUYER ASSITANCE PROVIDES DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE TO INCOME ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. HOUSING COUNSELING PROVIDED TO HELP CLIENTS UNDERSTAND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOME OWNERSHIP AND HOW TO MAKE HOUSING AND FINANCIAL CHOICES. HOME ACQUISITION/REHABILITATION INCREASES THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE QUALITY HOMES TO INCOME ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. GREEN HOME LOAN PROGRAM IMPROVES ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL'S HOMES EFFICIENCY AND REDUCES ENERGY CONSUMPTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 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 March 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 June 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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