Community Action Corporation of South Texas is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Alice, Texas, registered in 1971, with $66,422,097 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$66.4M
▼ 14.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$64.9M
Net assets
$23.0M
Employees
797
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Community Action Corporation of South Texas: 93% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Community Action Corporation of South Texas: 4 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Community Action Corporation of South Texas: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Community Action Corporation of South Texas: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To continuously improve the lives of south texans by providing high quality health care, education, housing and economic opportunities to reduce poverty through services and partnerships.
Health center programs provide comprehensive primary and preventative care, including health, oral and mental health/substance abuse services to persons of all ages regardless of their ability to pay. early childhood intervention provides services to families with children birth to age three with disabilities and developmental delay designed to support families as they help their children grow and learn. nutrition programs provide nutrition services to seniors. clients served: 22,456
Liheap and doe assist with reducing energy costs for low income families by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring health and safety. ceap is a utility assistance program designed to assist low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs. csbg is a program designed to reduce poverty, revitalize low income communities, and empower low income families to become self-sufficient by providing educational, employment and emergency assistance. clients served: 7,483
Revenue grew from $33.5M (FY2013) to $66.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$35.6M
Total liabilities
$12.5M
Net assets
$23.0M
Salaries & benefits
$39.2M
60% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,422,097▼14.0% | $64,923,507▼2.7% | $23,023,800▲7.0% | $35,571,961▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $77,230,640▲11.3% | $66,706,492▼0.3% | $21,525,210▲95.7% | $34,974,406▲46.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $69,364,682▲12.1% | $66,927,052▲11.9% | $11,001,062▲28.5% | $23,919,603▲38.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $61,888,354▲8.1% | $59,797,189▲5.4% | $8,563,432▲32.3% | $17,286,971▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $57,268,823▲8.0% | $56,719,696▲9.8% | $6,472,267▲9.8% | $15,097,389▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $53,036,794▲13.0% | $51,667,748▲12.8% | $5,894,922▲30.2% | $12,313,118▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $46,930,998▲17.0% | $45,798,227▲15.1% | $4,525,876▲33.4% | $10,078,712▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $40,128,134▼3.6% | $39,774,643▼4.8% | $3,393,105▲11.6% | $8,326,467▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $41,621,059▲1.3% | $41,759,367▲0.4% | $3,039,614▼4.4% | $7,075,352▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $41,072,756▲22.7% | $41,586,838▲22.0% | $3,177,922▼24.1% | $6,278,764▼27.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $33,465,360 | $34,086,158▼9.2% | $4,184,331▼12.9% | $8,606,509▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $37,544,153▼17.3% | $4,805,129▼10.0% | $9,821,035▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $45,375,369▲1.3% | $5,340,251▼5.4% | $10,330,999▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $44,777,663 | $5,647,827 | $9,869,502 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: 1 Vandana Kamat — $336,281 (0.52% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Vandana Kamat | Medical Director | 40 | $336,281 |
| 2 Alliskair Ortiz Diaz | Pediatrician | 40 | $243,039 |
| 3 Jose Mendez | Dental Director | 40 | $219,177 |
| 4 Francisco J Miranda | Physician | 40 | $211,353 |
| 8 Ann Awalt | Executive Director | 40 | $209,371 |
| 5 Pamala J Edwards | Physician Assistant | 40 | $157,940 |
| 6 April Anzaldua | Director of Comm Service | 40 | $151,568 |
| 9 Jessica Amador | Director of Accounting | 40 | $150,025 |
| 7 Josephine Horn | Physician | 40 | $143,589 |
| 10 Mary Jan Jenkins | Secretary | 1 | — |
| 11 Homero Roblez | Chairperson | 1 | — |
| 12 Agapito Alaniz | Vice-chairperson | 1 | — |
| 13 Victoriano Casas Jr | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| 14 Ruben Ramirez III | Director | 1 | — |
| 15 Cristina Rosales-soliz | Director | 1 | — |
| 16 Carlos Omar Garcia | Director | 1 | — |
| 17 Rachel R Joslin | Director | 1 | — |
| 18 Enedina Trevino | Director | 1 | — |
| 19 Lynda J Silvis | Director | 1 | — |
| 20 Gwendolyn Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Lg Home Construction | Construction | $822,664 |
| Great American Weatherization | Construction | $679,625 |
| J & L Insulation and Energy Innovations LLC | Construction | $544,413 |
| Dr Julio O Ryan | Medical | $405,916 |
| Dynamism Physical Therapy | Medical | $217,882 |
17 grants to Community Action Corporation of South Texas totaling $10.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2024 | $142,773 |
| Texas Mutual Insurance Company | Generational learning | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $9,000,000 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2023 | $10,272 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2022 | $26,387 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2021 | $509,518 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2021 | $24,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2021 | $12,500 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Project support and other services | 2020 | $127,715 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2020 | $71,160 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2020 | $71,160 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2020 | $71,160 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2020 | $71,160 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Hpv and cancer ctrl | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2019 | $83,989 |
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Data for Community Action Corporation of South Texas (EIN 74-1679824) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.