First State Community Action Agency Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
First State Community Action Agency Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Georgetown, Delaware, registered in 1971, with $8,567,421 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
308 N Railroad Ave, Georgetown, DE, 19947 EIN 51-0104704 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.6M
▼ 0.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$8.3M
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for First State Community Action Agency Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +3% 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 First State Community Action Agency Inc: 2 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for First State Community Action Agency Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 First State Community Action Agency Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 308 N Railroad Ave, Georgetown, DE, 19947
- City
- Georgetown
- State
- Delaware
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.2M (FY2013) to $8.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.4MNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.0M
Total liabilities
$2.4M
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,567,421▼0.1% | $8,314,810▼1.8% | $1,633,274▲18.3% | $4,033,685▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,578,250▼11.6% | $8,463,083▼12.3% | $1,380,663▲9.1% | $3,377,245▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,700,673▲25.6% | $9,654,738▲26.1% | $1,265,496▲3.8% | $2,863,675▲32.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,724,588▲13.1% | $7,654,129▲11.7% | $1,219,561▲6.1% | $2,162,866▼16.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,827,831▲1.7% | $6,854,091▼0.4% | $1,149,102▼2.2% | $2,592,642▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $6,715,309▼16.6% | $6,879,467▼15.2% | $1,175,362▼12.3% | $2,013,459▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,048,433▼5.2% | $8,111,875▼4.2% | $1,339,520▼4.5% | $2,066,394▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $8,487,642▲8.0% | $8,465,322▲5.0% | $1,402,962▲1.6% | $2,165,362▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,857,284▲32.2% | $8,063,511▲31.7% | $1,380,642▼13.0% | $2,529,984▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,945,186▼17.0% | $6,120,514▼17.1% | $1,586,869▼10.0% | $2,306,884▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,159,868 | $7,385,167▼3.1% | $1,762,505▼12.5% | $2,310,365▼23.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $7,620,937▼9.3% | $2,013,606▼3.0% | $3,027,694▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $8,398,679▲4.2% | $2,076,224▲15.4% | $3,054,022▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $8,062,455▼42.1% | $1,799,673▼2.1% | $2,747,475▼18.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $13,929,338 | $1,839,038 | $3,360,717 | 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.
Grants received · $929K total
10 grants to First State Community Action Agency Inc totaling $929K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Community Foundation | Fy24 capital grant funding_la casita building renovations; homelessness prevention & diversion; opioid outreach and navigation; unrestricted support | 2023 | $75,000 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Basic needs/emergency assistance program, community based outreach and marketing, homelessness prevention for single mothers | 2022 | $47,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $5,200 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Basic needs/crisis assistance and support for thanksgiving dinner. | 2021 | $35,800 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Restricted support for the summer youth employment professional development, restricted support for the summer youth employment professional development, restricted support for the community health day (may 9, 2020 / 10 am - 2 pm), meet immediate family needs of low income kent county residents, support for home is health program, support for sussex county relief program and unrestricted support. | 2020 | $383,642 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Restricted support for the sussex county immigrant relief program, youth leadership awards, the flags campaign, and to provide for basic needs of low-income families statewide, to covid-19 support target hotspots in sussex county, emergency assistance to low income families facing threats to continued housing and health. | 2019 | $222,357 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Restricted support - first restricted support - first program, to support the rotary youth leadership awards program, and unrestricted support | 2018 | $5,225 |
| Feed the Children Inc | Necessities for needy children & families | 2014 | $67,445 |
| Feed the Children Inc | Necessities for needy children & families | 2014 | $55,665 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Human services | 2014 | $31,375 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is First State Community Action Agency Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. First State Community Action Agency Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0104704, based in Georgetown, Delaware. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is First State Community Action Agency Inc's EIN?
- First State Community Action Agency Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0104704.
- How much revenue does First State Community Action Agency Inc report?
- First State Community Action Agency Inc reported $8,567,421 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does First State Community Action Agency Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades First State Community Action Agency Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for First State Community Action Agency Inc (EIN 51-0104704) 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.