Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc
87% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, registered in 1977, with $68,854,562 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
5330 E 31st St Ste 300, Tulsa, OK, 74135 EIN 73-1019247 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$68.9M
▲ 1.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$72.2M
Net assets
$56.1M
Employees
703
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $0 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 Project of Tulsa County Inc: 87% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · -5% 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 Project of Tulsa County Inc: 9 mo reserves · -5% 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 Project of Tulsa County Inc: 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 Project of Tulsa County Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To help young children in lower-income families grow up and achieve economic success.
What they do
Family advancement:as part of a two-generation approach, cap tulsa offers a variety of supportive services directly and through partnerships to the parents and caregivers of the 1,700 children enrolled in the agency's early childhood program. primary family advancement program options include parenting skills education, family engagement opportunities, english as a second language courses, emergency assistance, and services to alumni families of children moving into elementary school. families also have access to behavioral health professionals who provide case management, crisis intervention, counseling, and referrals to other community resources. the goal of these offerings is to foster parents' basic security, skills, health and wellbeing so that they may maintain a nurturing and secure environment that is vital for their child's long-term success.
Community development housing:as a neighborworks america agency, cap tulsa contracts with community partners to advance affordable housing and neighborhood improvement services. funds received by cap tulsa are subcontraced with two local nonprofit agencies to provide funds for down payment and closing costs, staff training, and resident engagement opportunities in tulsa.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5330 E 31st St Ste 300, Tulsa, OK, 74135
- City
- Tulsa
- State
- Oklahoma
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52.2M (FY2013) to $68.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14.7MNet assets $56.1M
Operating margin
-4.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$70.9M
Total liabilities
$14.7M
Net assets
$56.1M
Salaries & benefits
$43.6M
60% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,854,562▲1.4% | $72,237,205▲4.0% | $56,133,868▼4.3% | $70,865,350▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $67,911,552▲3.9% | $69,450,498▲5.3% | $58,651,506▲2.3% | $74,773,316▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $65,336,188▲7.7% | $65,968,421▲6.6% | $57,355,548▼9.8% | $74,225,660▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $60,674,476▲1.9% | $61,859,367▲2.8% | $63,572,379▲1.5% | $75,774,694▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $59,533,622▼1.8% | $60,176,220▲5.3% | $62,615,772▲15.9% | $74,628,151▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $60,601,632▲4.3% | $57,121,548▼1.3% | $54,010,224▲10.4% | $65,651,185▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $58,119,695▲12.5% | $57,875,275▲12.3% | $48,930,634▼0.7% | $66,395,358▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $51,664,515▲7.2% | $51,537,932▲8.3% | $49,259,945▲0.3% | $66,951,078▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $48,200,576▼8.4% | $47,592,748▼5.7% | $49,114,518▲1.3% | $65,868,610▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $52,640,773▼4.2% | $50,448,365▼12.5% | $48,498,341▲4.7% | $71,032,474▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $54,970,864▲5.4% | $57,628,354▲3.3% | $46,311,013▼5.4% | $68,286,982▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $52,153,480 | $55,772,197▲4.3% | $48,959,211▼6.9% | $79,861,307▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $53,457,432▲16.9% | $52,565,705▲6.9% | $79,138,846▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $45,725,979▲13.5% | $49,189,387▲139% | $77,417,332▲121% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $40,297,463 | $20,560,047 | $35,025,066 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Karen Tilkin — $329,608 (0.46% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Tilkin | Executive Director | 40 | $329,608 |
| Catheryn Ackenhausen | Chief Talent Officer | 40 | $179,713 |
| Michelle Boatright | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $177,690 |
| Michael Madsen | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $175,250 |
| Jeff Gilstrap | Dir Information/technology | 40 | $169,322 |
| Drew France | Sr Dir Strat Plann/it & Comm Ints | 40 | $167,112 |
| Lori Kerns | Hr & Org Development Director | 40 | $141,837 |
| Amber Handy-pipestem | Director | 1 | — |
| Brad Cunningham | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Carlos Bejarano | Director | 1 | — |
| Christy Ptak | Director (thru Sept. 24') | 1 | — |
| Dr Anita Ede | President | 1 | — |
| Dr John Federline | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Joyce Mcclellan | Secretary (thru July 24') | 1 | — |
| Dr Kirt Hartzler | Director (thru May 24') | 1 | — |
| Dr Sherry Been | Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Govig | Director | 1 | — |
| George Charlton Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Hitesh Pushpraj | Director | 1 | — |
| Jim East | Director (thru March 24') | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Educare Inc | Client Services | $10,095,664 |
| Family & Children's Services | Client Services | $4,026,622 |
| Union Public Schools | Client Services | $2,690,248 |
| Tulsa Public Schools | Client Services | $2,308,086 |
| Sunbeam Family Svc | Client Services | $1,431,924 |
Grants received · $97.1M total
45 grants to Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc totaling $97.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Best oecp+match program grant fy25 | 2024 | $20,163,905 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Best cap - learning at home | 2024 | $204,377 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2024 | $42,000 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Best oecp+match program grant fy24 | 2023 | $18,677,709 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Best learning at home program grant fy24 | 2023 | $204,377 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2023 | $182,500 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2023 | $118,000 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Oklahoma early childhood program and early head start child care partnership: year 17 | 2023 | — |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Oklahoma early childhood program and early head start child care partnership: year 17 | 2022 | $24,000,000 |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp | General support | 2022 | $182,750 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2022 | $78,845 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Best- urgent community needs grant | 2022 | $50,000 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Best - urgent community needs grant | 2022 | $50,000 |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Oecp year 15 | 2022 | — |
| George Kaiser Family Foundation | Oklahoma early childhood program year 16 | 2021 | $17,042,182 |
Grants made · $15.3M in FY2024
11 grants totaling $15.3M in FY2024. All grants made by Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Educare Inc | Early childhood programs | $10,095,664 |
| Union Public Schools | Early childhood programs | $2,683,806 |
| Sunbeam Family Services Inc | Early childhood programs | $1,431,924 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Tulsa | Early childhood programs | $258,019 |
| Crosstown Learning Center Inc | Early childhood programs | $218,103 |
| Crossroads Youth & Family Services Inc | Early childhood programs | $189,930 |
| Lift Community Action Agency Inc | Early childhood programs | $183,829 |
| Habitat For Humanity International Inc | Neighborhood stabilization programs | $127,400 |
| Play Hard LLC | Early childhood programs | $33,244 |
| United Community Action Program Inc | Early childhood programs | $26,743 |
| Growing Together Inc | Neighborhood stabilization programs | $20,091 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 73-1019247, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc's EIN?
- Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 73-1019247.
- How much revenue does Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc report?
- Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc reported $68,854,562 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Community Action Project of Tulsa County Inc's latest Form 990 is $329,608, paid to Karen Tilkin (Executive Director).
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