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Oregon Coast Community Action

EIN 93-0547036 · Coos Bay, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

POSITIVE CHANGE FOR THRIVING COMMUNITIES: TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO WORK TOWARD SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE, OTHERWISE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE SERVED BY THE CORPORATION, UNDER RELEVANT COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS.

Income
$17.5 million
Spending
$17.4 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
305
Volunteers
101
Highest pay
$133,616, 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% 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

    79% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 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. $10.1 million spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES: OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CHILD ADVOCACY PROGRAMS SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DURING SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AND VULNERABLE STAGES OF LIFE. THROUGH HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START, WE PROVIDE EARLY LEARNING, HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON HELPING KIDS BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR SCHOOL WHILE ALSO WORKING CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO SUPPORT STABILITY AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. ENERGY AND HOUSING SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS MANAGE THE COST OF ENERGY AND IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OF THEIR HOMES. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILLS, SUPPORT DURING ENERGY-RELATED EMERGENCIES, AND WEATHERIZATION SERVICES LIKE INSULATION AND HEATING SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.THE GOAL IS TO LOWER ENERGY COSTS, MAKE HOMES SAFER, AND REDUCE THE OVERALL ENERGY BURDEN FOR THE FAMILIES WE SERVE.OUR HOUSING PROGRAMS SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR ARE AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOUSING. SEE SCHEDULE OSERVICES INCLUDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND HELP FINDING AND MAINTAINING STABLE HOUSING.WE WORK DIRECTLY WITH PARTICIPANTS TO ADDRESS BARRIERS AND HELP THEM MOVE TOWARD LONG-TERM STABILITY.
  3. $1.5 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES: OUR CASA PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CHILDREN INVOLVED IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. WE RECRUIT AND TRAIN COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THESE CHILDREN AND HELP MAKE SURE THEIR NEEDS ARE BEING HEARD. CASA VOLUNTEERS WORK ALONGSIDE THE COURTS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT SAFE AND PERMANENT OUTCOMES FOR EACH CHILD.ACROSS THESE PROGRAMS, THE GOAL IS SIMPLE SUPPORT KIDS EARLY, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND MAKE SURE VULNERABLE CHILDREN HAVE SOMEONE LOOKING OUT FOR THEIR BEST INTERESTS.
  4. $479,786 spent. THE SOUTH COAST FOOD SHARE PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. WE DISTRIBUTE FOOD THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS TO HELP ENSURE PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO BASIC NUTRITION.THIS PROGRAM HELPS FILL GAPS FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHILE SUPPORTING OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

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 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 June 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 December 1965.

    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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