Community Action Organization
89% goes to programs $1 to raise $100
Community Action Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hillsboro, Oregon, registered in 1974, with $53,733,141 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
1001 Sw Baseline St, Hillsboro, OR, 97123 EIN 93-0554941 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2023)
$53.7M
▼ 10.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$51.6M
Net assets
$7.1M
Employees
465
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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 Organization: 89% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +4% margin
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 Organization: 2 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Organization: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Organization: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Community action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and creates opportunities for people and communities to thrive.
What they do
Head start & early head start the head start & early head start programs prepare children in low-income families, prenatal to age 5, for success in school and life, including children with special needs. in addition to learning and development services, the programs provide wrap-around supports related to childrens health, and family participation and well-being. head start is funded for 584 primarily low-income pre-school children, ages 3 to 5, including those with special needs, and strives to prepare them for success in school and life. children were in the following models: 414 in full school day-full school year; 18 in full-day full-year; and 4 at coffee creek correctional facility. early head start is funded for 148 children, ages 0 to 3, with 120 children and pregnant women in a home-based model; 24 in full-day full-year classrooms; and 4 at the coffee creek correctional facility. early head start promotes physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development of infants and toddlers and supports positive parent- child relationships. teaching strategies gold, a research-based assessment tool that aligns with the creative curriculum (research-based curriculum), head start child development early learning framework, and our programs school readiness goals are used to track childrens development in multiple domains. children made significant, measurable gains in social-emotional development, cognitive reasoning, fine and gross motor coordination, language literacy development, and mathematical skills.
Utility supports and energy conservation utility supports programs enable families to stay warm, safe, and healthy in their homes with water, garbage, heat, and electricity bill payment assistance. energy conservation helps families reduce energy bills by assessing home energy use, recommending cost saving measures and connecting with resources to improve energy efficiency. 10,586 families stayed warm, safe, and healthier in their homes with water, garbage, heat and electricity bill payment assistance from community action. 162 families had lower heating costs and warmer, safer, healthier homes because community action provided comprehensive weatherization services. 162 households reduced energy costs, improved home health and safety, and increased energy efficiency by receiving energy education and conservation services, equipping them with tools to reduce energy consumption and lower their utility expenses.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1001 Sw Baseline St, Hillsboro, OR, 97123
- City
- Hillsboro
- State
- Oregon
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $20.0M (FY2013) to $53.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $5.5MNet assets $7.1M
Operating margin
3.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.6M
Total liabilities
$5.5M
Net assets
$7.1M
Salaries & benefits
$23.8M
46% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,733,141▼10.5% | $51,615,060▼13.1% | $7,112,300▲42.4% | $12,583,701▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $60,068,644▼12.9% | $59,383,160▼13.4% | $4,994,219▲15.9% | $12,991,013▲39.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $68,982,950▲20.3% | $68,568,819▲19.7% | $4,308,735▲10.6% | $9,293,035▼39.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $57,320,535▲96.8% | $57,289,230▲98.6% | $3,894,604▲0.8% | $15,327,449▲98.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $29,133,203▼1.3% | $28,843,373▼2.2% | $3,863,299▲8.1% | $7,734,514▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $29,525,779▲11.5% | $29,504,907▲13.2% | $3,573,469▲0.6% | $7,158,736▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $26,490,876▲0.4% | $26,070,809▲1.8% | $3,552,597▲13.4% | $6,754,630▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $26,384,134▲12.6% | $25,618,212▲12.7% | $3,132,531▲32.4% | $7,234,554▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $23,435,979▲5.6% | $22,731,722▲6.6% | $2,366,609▲42.4% | $5,833,383▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $22,197,276▲10.8% | $21,318,440▲8.3% | $1,662,352▲112% | $5,325,749▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $20,029,550 | $19,691,287▼1.2% | $783,516▲76.0% | $4,303,847▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $19,929,226▼5.5% | $445,253▼22.1% | $3,944,253▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $21,097,140▲4.9% | $571,836▼18.4% | $4,146,448▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $20,103,713▼10.4% | $701,024▼63.9% | $4,088,996▼16.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $22,431,002 | $1,942,809 | $4,864,978 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Kempton Shuey — $163,471 (0.32% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton Shuey | Executive Dir. | 45 | $163,471 |
| Roger Barnes | Hr Director | 45 | $144,808 |
| Kimberly Kelly | Finance Dir | 45 | $140,713 |
| Bill Miner | Director | 1 | — |
| Courtney Thomas | Director | 1 | — |
| Dana Nason | Director | 1 | — |
| Heather Kemper | Vice-chair | 1 | — |
| Kat Sigurdson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Lacey Beaty | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Imes | Director | 1 | — |
| Nancy Ford | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Pam Treece | Director | 1 | — |
| Peter Truax | Director | 1 | — |
| Rolanda Garcia | Director | 1 | — |
| Scott Gardner | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Callaway | Chair | 1 | — |
| Tania Uluan | Director | 1 | — |
| Vicky Lopez Sanchez | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Insulation & Energy Services | Weatherization | $725,346 |
| Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning | Weatherization | $611,104 |
| Troy Schultz Construction | Weatherization | $325,268 |
| Alpha Energy Savers | Weatherization | $296,904 |
| Gale Contractor Services | Weatherization | $247,965 |
Grants received · $3.1M total
81 grants to Community Action Organization totaling $3.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Share of Oregon | Community capacity building funds for health related social needs | 2024 | $199,977 |
| Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $90,500 |
| Providence Health & Services Oregon | Operational support | 2024 | $90,000 |
| Health Share of Oregon | System of care agile funding | 2024 | $50,550 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $21,000 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Homeless support services | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $17,681 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $16,000 |
| Indianapolis Foundation Inc | To be used at the organization's discretion | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Careoregon Inc | Kaleidoscope sponsorship | 2023 | $625,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $142,222 |
| Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $87,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $33,795 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2023 | $17,000 |
| Providence Health & Services Oregon | Operational support | 2023 | $15,000 |
Grants made · $1.1M in FY2023
7 grants totaling $1.1M in FY2023. All grants made by Community Action Organization →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington County Shelter Partnership Council Inc | Low income assistance | $312,660 |
| Family Promise of Greater Washington County | Low income assistance | $161,989 |
| Open Door Housingworks | Low income assistance | $151,173 |
| Just Compassion of East Washington County | Low income assistance | $147,000 |
| Project Homeless Connect Washington County | Low income assistance | $124,591 |
| Domestic Violence Resource Center Inc | Low income assistance | $110,000 |
| Lifeworks Nw | Low income assistance | $107,773 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Action Organization a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Action Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-0554941, based in Hillsboro, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Action Organization's EIN?
- Community Action Organization's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-0554941.
- How much revenue does Community Action Organization report?
- Community Action Organization reported $53,733,141 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Community Action Organization's spending goes to programs?
- Community Action Organization spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Community Action Organization have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Action Organization A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Community Action Organization's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Community Action Organization's latest Form 990 is $163,471, paid to Kempton Shuey (Executive Dir.).
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Data for Community Action Organization (EIN 93-0554941) 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.