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Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc

EIN 73-1019247 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT OF TULSA COUNTY INC.'S (CAP TULSA) MISSION IS TO HELP YOUNG CHILDREN IN LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES GROW UP AND ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SUCCESS.

Income
$68.9 million
Spending
$72.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
703
Volunteers
533
Highest pay
$351,530, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    14 of 14 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 December 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. $61.3 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: CAP TULSA'S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES EARLY LEARNING AND CARE SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A CURRICULUM PROMOTING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, LANGUAGE, COGNITIVE, AND MOTOR SKILLS TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN. AS A HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROVIDER SERVING THE MAJORITY OF TULSA COUNTY, CAP TULSA OPERATED 10 PRESCHOOLS WITH A TOTAL CAPACITY TO SERVE OVER 1,500 CHILDREN. THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES, AND HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS, CAP TULSA'S PROGRAM OFFERS A RANGE OF SERVICES TARGETED TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING PARENTAL EDUCATION, CRISIS INTERVENTION, MEDICAL CARE, NUTRITION ASSISTANCE, AND INSTRUCTION TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.CAP TULSA ALSO PROVIDED RECURRING HOME VISITS BY PARENT EDUCATORS TO 172 ADDITIONAL FAMILIES TO HELP PARENTS BE THE PRIMARY TEACHERS OF THEIR CHILDREN.CAP TULSA ALSO OPERATED THE OKLAHOMA EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM WHICH INCREASED THE QUALITY OF CARE AND INSTRUCTION TO MORE THAN 1,500 ADDITIONAL CHILDREN STATEWIDE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH 7 OTHER PROVIDERS ACROSS 6 COUNTIES TO ADVANCE BEST PRACTICES, STAFF CREDENTIALING, AND PROGRAM QUALITY THROUGH FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. FAMILY ADVANCEMENT:AS PART OF A TWO-GENERATION APPROACH, CAP TULSA OFFERS A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIRECTLY AND THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS TO THE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF THE 1,700 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE AGENCY'S EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM. PRIMARY FAMILY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM OPTIONS INCLUDE PARENTING SKILLS EDUCATION, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, AND SERVICES TO ALUMNI FAMILIES OF CHILDREN MOVING INTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. FAMILIES ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WHO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, COUNSELING, AND REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE GOAL OF THESE OFFERINGS IS TO FOSTER PARENTS' BASIC SECURITY, SKILLS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING SO THAT THEY MAY MAINTAIN A NURTURING AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT THAT IS VITAL FOR THEIR CHILD'S LONG-TERM SUCCESS.
  3. $141,310 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOUSING:AS A NEIGHBORWORKS AMERICA AGENCY, CAP TULSA CONTRACTS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ADVANCE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT SERVICES. FUNDS RECEIVED BY CAP TULSA ARE SUBCONTRACED WITH TWO LOCAL NONPROFIT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS, STAFF TRAINING, AND RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN TULSA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 December 2024.

    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 June 1977.

    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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