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Community Development Support Association Inc

EIN 73-1116755 · Enid, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO SEEK IMPROVEMENTS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND OTHER AREAS OF HUMAN WELFARE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CITIZEN GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS. TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT WILL ADDRESS IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF LOW INCOME AND/OR AT RISK POPULATIONS; AND SUCH PURPOSES RELATED TO THE MISSION AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE INCOME IS RECEIVED FROM FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GRANTS, AND IS RESTRICTED TO USE FOR THESE SERVICES.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
53
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$81,625, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 June 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. HOUSING - TO EXPAND THE SUPPLY OF DECENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS AND PROGRAMS TO WEATHERIZE EXISTING HOMES.
  2. $990,038 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD - PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS VARIOUS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT NEEDS.
  3. $1.9 million spent. EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUCCESS - PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING LEADING TO LONG TERM SELF SUFFICIENCY AND PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
  4. $976,480 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS - PROVIDES PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS VARIOUS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: LOCAL - PROVIDE VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO ENABLE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: NPC RENTAL - CDSA OWNS AND OPERATES THE NON-PROFIT CENTER (NPC) WHERE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CO-LOCATE TO SHARE RESOURCES, CUT OPERATING COSTS AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SUPPORT - PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 June 1981.

    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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