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Action Inc

EIN 81-0295613 · Butte, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

ACTION INC. IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC STABILITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED, COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS AND SERVES A SIX-COUNTY AREA OF SOUTHWEST MONTANA.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$7.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
122
Volunteers
723
Highest pay
$116,351, executive director/ceo

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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 120% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $2.4 million spent. HEAD START: ACTION INC. OFFERS QUALITY PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN BUTTE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE YOUNG CHILDREN, AGES 3-5, THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH QUALIFIED TEACHERS, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, MEALS, AND MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WHEN NEEDED. PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS WELCOME AND STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM IS FREE TO PARTICIPANTS AND IS 100% GRANT FUNDED.
  2. $1.8 million spent. WEATHERIZATION: ACTION INC. PROVIDES SERVICES TO MAKE HOMES SAFER AND MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THE PROGRAM PERFORMS ENERGY AUDITS TO HELP LOCATE EFFICIENCY PROBLEMS. ONCE AN AUDIT IS COMPLETE, THE PROGRAM CAN HELP BY INSULATING, REPLACING BROKEN GLASS, AND TESTING, REPAIRING OR REPLACING COMBUSTION APPLIANCES.
  3. $366,796 spent. HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS: ACTION INC. PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO HELP WITH MONTHLY RENT.
  4. $1.9 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG): CSBG SUPPORTS COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW INCOMES THAT ALLEVIATE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY.CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE GRANT: PROGRAM OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO HELP CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTHS ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.ENERGY SHARE: PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY HEAT ASSISTANCE BY HELPING HOUSEHOLDS WITH HEATING BILLS OR BUY FUEL.LOW-INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH HEAT BILLS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH NATURAL GAS, ELECTRICITY, FUEL OIL, PROPANE, WOOD, AND COAL AS PRIMARY HEAT SOURCES.MINING CITY CHRISTMAS: PROGRAM IS DONATION-BASED AND PROVIDES FOOD AND GIFTS FOR LOWINCOME CHILDREN DURING THE WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON.RAPID REHOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM: EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT, LOCAL FUNDING AND A CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO HOUSE HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND DIVERSION SERVICES.SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM: PROGRAM PROVIDES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN DURING SUMMER MONTHS WHEN SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT GRANT: PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH TO OBTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, GED, OR POST-SECONDARY CERTIFICATE/TRAINING (2 YEARS OR LESS), PROVIDES ON-THE-JOB WORK EXPERIENCES, AND ENCOURAGES YOUTH THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION BY OFFERING CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.YOUTH HOMELESS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT: PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, SYSTEM NAVIGATION, AND OTHER SUPPORT TO YOUTH, INCLUDING YOUNG ADULTS, WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN DANGER OF BECOMING HOMELESS.

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 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 September 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 July 1969.

    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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