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South Central Community Action Partnership Inc

EIN 82-0277836 · Twin Falls, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES IN AN EFFORT TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH AN ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
33
Highest pay
$107,438, finance offi

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

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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, 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 (5)
  1. $2.6 million spent. SELF-HELP HOUSING IS A GROUP METHOD BUILD WHERE 7-10 FAMILIES COME TOGETHER UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR EMPLOYED BY SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD THEIR OWN HOMES. FAMILIES BUILD 65% OF THE HOMES THEMSELVES BY COMMITTING 35 HOURS A WEEK WITH FRIEND AND FAMILY VOLUNTEERS. BY PUTTING IN THE SWEAT EQUITY THE FAMILY DOES NOT HAVE TO COME UP WITH A DOWN PAYMENT AND MOVES INTO THEIR NEW HOMES WITH AN INSTANT EQUITY OF GENERALLY 90,000 - 100,000. USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES THE LOANS TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES WITH INTEREST AS LOW AS 1%.
  2. $842,966 spent. THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM ASSISTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION, PARTICULARLY THE ELDERLY, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. A MEMBER OF OUR STAFF WHO IS A STATE CERTIFIED ANALYST WILL CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ANALYSIS OF THE HOME AND DETERMINE THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE MEASURES TO BE INSTALLED. OUR SKILLED TECHNICIANS, USING STATE-OF-THE-ART DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT, WILL INSTALL THE APPROVED WEATHERIZATION PRODUCTS TO REDUCE THE APPLICANTS ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND INCREASE COMFORT.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE FAMILY STABILITY DEPARTMENT MEETS THE CRISIS NEEDS OF PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY, BY UTILIZING AGENCY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ASSESSMENTS ARE PREFORMED USING A HOLISTIC APPROACH, EVALUATING STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OBSTACLES AND RESOURCES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM WE OFFER EMERGENCY FOOD, ONETIME PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, HOMELESS AID, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING, ALONG WITH MANY OTHER SERVICES. THESE PROGRAMS HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES STABILIZE THEIR CRISIS SITUATION AND CREATE AN ACTION PLAN FOR CONTINUED STABILITY.
  4. $470,447 spent. LIHEAP IS THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST INCOME-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS WITH THEIR WINTER HEATING BILLS. EACH HOUSEHOLD MAY APPLY FOR AND BE AWARDED ASSISTANCE ONLY ONCE EACH PROGRAM YEAR. BENEFITS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE HEATING VENDOR. BENEFIT PAYMENTS ARE BASED ON INCOME, NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE HOUSEHOLD, TYPE OF HEAT, LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AND REGION OF THE STATE THEY LIVE IN. ANY HOUSEHOLD IN IDAHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE IF: THE HOUSEHOLD'S TOTAL GROSS INCOME, BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE HOUSEHOLD, IS NOT MORE THAT THE MONTHLY AMOUNTS LISTED ON THE OMB INCOME POVERTY GUIDELINES. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM-THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED 8 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN FOUR COUNTIES TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
  5. LIHEAP IS THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST INCOME-ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS WITH THEIR WINTER HEATING BILLS. EACH HOUSEHOLD MAY APPLY FOR AND BE AWARDED ASSISTANCE ONLY ONCE EACH PROGRAM YEAR. BENEFITS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE HEATING VENDOR. BENEFIT PAYMENTS ARE BASED ON INCOME, NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE HOUSEHOLD, TYPE OF HEAT, LIVING ARRANGEMENTS AND REGION OF THE STATE THEY LIVE IN. ANY HOUSEHOLD IN IDAHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE IF: THE HOUSEHOLD'S TOTAL GROSS INCOME, BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE HOUSEHOLD, IS NOT MORE THAT THE MONTHLY AMOUNTS LISTED ON THE OMB INCOME POVERTY GUIDELINES. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM-THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED 8 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN FOUR COUNTIES TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 November 6, 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 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 1976.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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