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Empowering American Communities

EIN 93-1868288 · Chehalis, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EAC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE PROSPERITY AMONG DISINVESTED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WITHIN SUCH COMMUNITIES WITH THE NECESSARY ASSISTANCE, OPPORTUNITIES, AND RESOURCES FOR THEM TO LEARN AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO SUCCEED TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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, 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 (6)
  1. $358,222 spent. SUPPORT FOR VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATIONA. EAC PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS EDUCATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT HEAVY MACHINERY, SUCH AS FARM, WOODWORKING, AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, AND THE OPERATION AND USE OF SUCH MACHINERY.B. THE PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED BY LOCAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE CHEHALIS FOUNDATION IN COORDINATION WITH SCHOOL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PERSONNEL. EAC OFFICERS MONITOR THE USE OF ANY DONATED FUNDS.C. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED AT HIGH SCHOOLS AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, W.F. WEST HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CAREER IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION'S (CTE'S) CONSTRUCTION AND WOODWORKING PROGRAM IN CHEHALIS, WASHINGTON.D. APPROXIMATELY 35 PERCENT OF EAC'S TOTAL TIME IS ALLOCATED TO THIS ACTIVITY.E. THE ACTIVITY IS FUNDED THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. APPROXIMATELY 26 PERCENT OF EAC'S OVERALL EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED TO THIS ACTIVITY.F. AS A RESULT OF EAC'S ACTIVITY, HIGH SCHOOLS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO TEACH AND SUPPORT STUDENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, CTE WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS TO RESTART ITS MACHINERY AND WOODWORKING PROGRAM. STUDENTS NOW HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SAFELY LEAM ABOUT THE USE AND OPERATION OF HEAVY MACHINERY AND DEVELOP EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS. EAC'S ACTIVITY GAVE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES WITH HEAVY MACHINERY EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS.
  2. $347,450 spent. SUPPORT FOR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIESA. EAC PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE RESOURCES, INCLUDING FOOD, HOUSING, AND CLOTHING, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.B. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RECOVERY FOR THE CITY INTERNATIONAL, PIN MINISTRY, OUTER BANKS RELIEF FOUNDATION, AND INTERNATIONAL DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICES. EAC OFFICERS MONITOR THE USE OF ANY DONATED FUNDS.C. RECOVERY FOR THE CITY INTERNATIONAL IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA. OUTER BANKS RELIEF FOUNDATION IS CONDUCTED IN NAGS HEAD, NORTH CAROLINA. INTERNATIONAL DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICES IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA. PIN MINISTRY IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA.D. APPROXIMATELY 35 PERCENT OF EAC'S TOTAL TIME IS ALLOCATED TO THIS ACTIVITY.E. THE ACTIVITY IS FUNDED THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. APPROXIMATELY 25 PERCENT OF EAC'S OVERALL EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED TO THIS ACTIVITY.F. AS A RESULT OF EAC'S ACTIVITY, THESE ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO SERVE MORE PEOPLE IN AND AROUND THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
  3. $321,008 spent. SUPPORT FOR VETERANSA. EAC PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING U.S. MILITARY VETERANS.B. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BATTLE BUDDY RESPONSE TEAM, HOME BASE (MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL), AND TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION.C. BATTLE BUDDY RESPONSE TEAM IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA. HOME BASE IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK.D. APPROXIMATELY 10 PERCENT OF EAC'S TOTAL TIME IS ALLOCATED TO THIS ACTIVITY.E. THE ACTIVITY IS FUNDED THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. APPROXIMATELY 23 PERCENT OF EAC'S OVERALL EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED TO THIS ACTIVITY.F. AS A RESULT OF EAC'S ACTIVITY, THESE ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO SERVE MORE U.S. MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  4. $193,357 spent. SUPPORT FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTA. EAC PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BENEFIT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS.B. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RISE UP KIDS INTERNATIONAL AND CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY.C. RISE UP KIDS INTERNATIONAL IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN TEQUESTA, FLORIDA. CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN CENTRALIA, WASHINGTON.D. APPROXIMATELY 10 PERCENT OF EAC'S TOTAL TIME IS ALLOCATED TO THIS ACTIVITY.E. THE ACTIVITY IS FUNDED THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. APPROXIMATELY 14 PERCENT OF EAC'S OVERALL EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED TO THIS ACTIVITY.F. AS A RESULT OF EAC'S ACTIVITY, CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS SERVED BY ORGANIZATIONS LIKE RISE UP KIDS INTERNATIONAL AND CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY RECEIVE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND SUPPORT.
  5. $127,048 spent. SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFAREA. EAC PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS HELPING ANIMALS. B. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SHELTER STREET DOGS, BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY, CHRISTIAN VETERINARY MISSION, AND PATH OF HOPE RESCUE.C. SHELTER STREET DOGS IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA. BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN KANAB, UTAH. CHRISTIAN VETERINARY MISSION IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN LYNNWOOD, WASHINGTON. PATH OF HOPE RESCUE IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTED IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON.D. APPROXIMATELY 10 PERCENT OF EAC'S TOTAL TIME IS ALLOCATED TO THIS ACTIVITY.E. THE ACTIVITY IS FUNDED THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. APPROXIMATELY 9 PERCENT OF EAC'S OVERALL EXPENSES ARE ALLOCATED TO THIS ACTIVITY.F. AS A RESULT OF EAC'S ACTIVITY, THESE ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO HELP ANIMALS IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND TARGET ASSISTANCE AREAS.
  6. $22,895 spent. OTHER

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 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 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 May 2024.

    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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