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Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership Inc

EIN 82-0297279 · Idaho Falls, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EASTERN IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (EICAP) HELPS AND EMPOWERS AT RISK INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS AND INCREASE THEIR INDEPENDENCE THROUGH SUPPORT AND EDUCATION.EASTERN IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. EICAP IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AND RESPECTED BY THE PUBLIC AS A COMMUNITY ASSET THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLES' LIVES. EICAP BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK EFFICIENTLY WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EXPAND OUR ROLE AND IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY BY RESPONDING TO LOCAL NEEDS.

Income
$12.7 million
Spending
$12.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 81%
Employees
135
Volunteers
641
Highest pay
$175,107, chief financial officer

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

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 October 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 (5)
  1. $4.6 million spent. HEAD START -EICAP'S HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START IS A FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE SERVICES. OUR PROGRAM UTILIZES RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUMS TO PROMOTE EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARES CHILDREN TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENERS THAT FOCUS ON SPEECH, PHYSICAL ABILITY, SOCIAL SKILLS, PROBLEM-SOLVING, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL GROWTH, AND BEHAVIOR, WHICH HELPS PROGRAM STAFF TO INDIVIDUALIZE OUR SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. OUR PROGRAM PROMOTES HEALTH AND WELLNESS BY ENSURING CHILDREN HAVE A CONTINUOUS SOURCE OF MEDICAL AND ORAL HEALTH CARE, UPDATED IMMUNIZATIONS, VISION AND HEARING SCREENINGS, AND PROMOTES HEALTHY HABITS THROUGH ACTIVE PLAY, HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS, AND PRACTICING FAMILY-STYLE DINING. OUR SUPPORT STAFF WORKS WITH THE FAMILIES TO FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS, BUILD UPON FAMILIES' STRENGTHS, HELP FAMILIES SET GOALS, SUPPORT THE FAMILY'S WELL-BEING, AND INCREASE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. WE STRIVE IN HELPING PARENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR IMPORTANT ROLE IN BEING THEIR CHILD'S FIRST, AND MOST INFLUENTIAL TEACHER. PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE INVOLVED IN THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION SO THEY CAN BRING THE LOVE OF LEARNING FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THEIR HOME. OUR PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN FEEL SAFE, SUPPORTED, AND WHERE CONTINUAL LEARNING AND GROWTH HAPPENS DAILY. WE VALIDATE THE DISTINCT PERSONALITY AND LEARNING STYLE OF EACH CHILD BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT OF TRUST, RESPECT, ACCEPTANCE, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION. IN THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR, SERVICES WERE OFFERED TO 197 CHILDREN AND 238 FAMILIES.
  2. $2.0 million spent. WEATHERIZATION - WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP) REDUCES ENERGY COSTS FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS BY INCREASING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THEIR HOMES, WHILE INSURING HEALTH AND SAFETY. THE PROGRAM WEATHERIZED A TOTAL OF 89 HOMES PROVIDING SERVICES TO 282 CLIENTS. OUR PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED CREWS USE COMPUTERIZED ENERGY ASSESSMENTS AND ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS BLOWER DOORS, MANOMETERS, AND INFRARED CAMERAS, TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE HOME. THIS ANALYSIS HELPS DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE COST-EFFECTIVE MEASURES AND IDENTIFIES ANY HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS. CREWS ALSO INSPECT HOUSEHOLDS TO ENSURE THE OCCUPANTS' SAFETY, CHECKING INDOOR AIR QUALITY, COMBUSTION SAFETY, CARBON MONOXIDE, AND IDENTIFYING MOLD INFESTATIONS WHICH ARE ALL INDICATIONS OF ENERGY WASTE. THE AUDITOR CREATES A CUSTOMIZED WORK ORDER AND TRAINED CREWS INSTALL THE IDENTIFIED ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES. A CERTIFIED QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR ENSURES ALL WORK IS COMPLETED CORRECTLY AND THAT THE HOME IS SAFE FOR THE OCCUPANTS.
  3. $1.6 million spent. HOUSING -EASTERN IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, INC. (EICAP) CURRENTLY OWNS TEN PROPERTIES, PROVIDING A TOTAL OF 323 UNITS OF HOUSING. SEVEN PROPERTIES, INCLUDING A SINGLE HOME AND TRIPLEX, ARE DESIGNATED FOR FAMILY HOUSING AND PROVIDE 231 UNITS OF SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES. THE REMAINING THREE PROPERTIES ARE DESIGNATED AS SENIOR HOUSING AND PROVIDE 92 UNITS TO HOUSE PERSONS WHO ARE 62 OR OVER OR HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED, AND MEET INCOME AND TENANT SELECTION CRITERIA. EICAP'S HOUSING PROPERTIES ARE MANAGED BY SYRINGA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.
  4. $1.6 million spent. SENIOR SERVICES - THE MISSION OF OUR SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AGED 60 AND OLDER TO LIVE SAFELY, INDEPENDENTLY, AND WITH DIGNITY IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, WE PROUDLY SERVED 6,218 OLDER ADULTS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES. OUR OFFERINGS INCLUDED: IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES, CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE, AND RESPITE CARE; HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION THROUGH SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS; NUTRITION SUPPORT VIA CONGREGATE AND HOME-DELIVERED MEALS; INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CALLS CONNECTING SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS TO VITAL RESOURCES. WE ALSO PROVIDED 21,090 TRANSPORTATION BOARDINGS, ENSURING ACCESS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, GROCERY STORES, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.IN ADDITION TO DIRECT SERVICES: OUR ADULT PROTECTION TEAM INVESTIGATED 703 REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION; OUR OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM CONDUCTED 97 CONSULTATIONS TO ADVOCATE FOR RESIDENTS IN LONG-TERM CARE; THROUGH LEGAL AID, WE DELIVERED 275 HOURS OF LEGAL ADVICE, COUNSELING, AND REPRESENTATION.VOLUNTEERS PLAYED A MEANINGFUL ROLE IN OUR MISSION, WITH ONE VOLUNTEER SUPPORTING OMBUDSMAN SERVICES AND THREE VOLUNTEERS FACILITATING OUR CHRONIC DISEASE AND CHRONIC PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND ONE SUPPORTED OUR CAREGIVER AND GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN GROUPS. WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO MAXIMIZING CURRENT FUNDING STREAMS WHILE ACTIVELY PURSUING NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO EXPAND OUR REACH AND IMPACT. OUR WORK CONTINUES TO BE GUIDED BY THE BELIEF THAT EVERY OLDER ADULT DESERVES TO AGE WITH RESPECT, SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITY.
  5. $828,716 spent. FAMILY SERVICES - EASTERN IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, INC.'S FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFERS WRAP-AROUND SERVICES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY INCLUDING ENERGY ASSISTANCE, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, TUITION ASSISTANCE, AND NUTRITIONAL FOOD ASSISTANCE FROM OUR THREE FOOD PANTRIES. WE ASSISTED 4,813 HOUSEHOLDS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. THE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES CRITICAL SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, HELPING REDUCE ENERGY INSECURITY AND ALLEVIATE FINANCIAL STRAIN. RENTAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AT RISK OF EVICTION. THIS PROGRAM HELPS HOUSEHOLDS REMAIN STABLY HOUSED DURING PERIODS OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. THE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO PURSUE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TUITION. PARTICIPANTS GAIN MARKETABLE SKILLS AND INCREASE LONG-TERM EARNING POTENTIAL. FOOD PANTRIES ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AMONG LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS GROCERIES AND ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. EICAP'S FOOD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 October 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 February 1973.

    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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