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Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County

EIN 88-0096051 · Las Vegas, NV

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
50
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$112,762, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2022, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% 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, 2022, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2022, 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 (1)
  1. $3.2 million spent. PROGRAM SERVICES TO PROVIDE GENERAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY: 1. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SENIOR CENTER - COMMUNITY CENTER FOR SENIORS THAT PROVIDES CONJUGATE MEALS AND ACTIVITIES. 2. FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY - RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS. 3. WORKFORCE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING. 4. PROJECT LISTOS- ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. 5. MEAL DELIVERY - A WEEKLY MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS WHICH INCLUDES A COMBINATION OF PREPARED AND PRE-PACKAGED MEALS. 6. ONLINE ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS - FOR REMOTE ENGAGEMENT DUE TO COVID19 SHUTDOWNS. 7. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS (HOPWA) - PROGRAM DEDICATED TO THE HOUSING NEEDS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. 8. PROGRAMMING FOR RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE - COVERS UP TO ONE MONTH OF ASSISTANCE FOR AMOUNTS RELATED TO 2021. 9. CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE - UP TO 1,000 PER ELIGIBLE CHILD AND INCLUDED A ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITY TO EXTEND THE ASSISTANCE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 1,000 PER PARTICIPANT. PROGRAM SERVICES TO PROVIDE GENERAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY: 1. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SENIOR CENTER - COMMUNITY CENTER FOR SENIORS THAT PROVIDES CONJUGATE MEALS AND ACTIVITIES. 2. FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY - RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS. 3. WORKFORCE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING. 4. PROJECT LISTOS- ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. 5. MEAL DELIVERY - A WEEKLY MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR SENIORS WHICH INCLUDES A COMBINATION OF PREPARED AND PRE-PACKAGED MEALS. 6. ONLINE ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS - FOR REMOTE ENGAGEMENT DUE TO COVID19 SHUTDOWNS. 7. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH AIDS (HOPWA) - PROGRAM DEDICATED TO THE HOUSING NEEDS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. 8. PROGRAMMING FOR RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE - COVERS UP TO ONE MONTH OF ASSISTANCE FOR AMOUNTS RELATED TO 2021. 9. CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE - UP TO 1,000 PER ELIGIBLE CHILD AND INCLUDED A ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITY TO EXTEND THE ASSISTANCE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 1,000 PER PARTICIPANT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2022, 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? Caution.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2022. Organizations that miss three years of returns lose their exemption.

    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 December 1965.

    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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