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← EAST CENTRAL IL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by EAST CENTRAL IL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY.

Totals

Total revenue
$7,706,680
Total expenses
$7,889,201
Contributions and grants received
$7,500,753
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$140,655
Investment income
$6,327
Other revenue
$58,945
Total assets, end of year
$2,900,387
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,949,015
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
-$48,628
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$7,158,567
Management and general expenses
$695,463
Fundraising expenses
$35,171
Program service expenses (Part III)
$7,158,567

Program services were 90.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $15,839

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $7,428,305

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $56,609

  • 2a · Program service revenue: HOUSING PROJECT INCOME

    total $140,655 · related or exempt $140,655

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $3,477 · excluded $3,477

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $7,350

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $7,350

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $7,350 · excluded $7,350

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    other assets $2,850

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets $2,850

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $2,850 · excluded $2,850

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $55,225

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $15,839

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $8,043

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $47,182 · excluded $47,182

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $4,413 · excluded $4,413

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $4,413

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $92,561 · management and general $92,561

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $621,957 · program services $489,092 · management and general $123,952 · fundraising $8,913

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $10,611 · program services $9,204 · management and general $1,197 · fundraising $210

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $134,807 · program services $100,677 · management and general $31,829 · fundraising $2,301

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $75,974 · program services $56,355 · management and general $18,331 · fundraising $1,288

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $188 · management and general $188

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $368,160 · program services $78,336 · management and general $285,275 · fundraising $4,549

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $54,183 · program services $35,500 · management and general $18,410 · fundraising $273

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $25,638 · program services $21,328 · management and general $4,053 · fundraising $257

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $143,393 · program services $135,979 · management and general $6,782 · fundraising $632

  • 17 · Travel

    total $15,581 · program services $11,329 · management and general $4,215 · fundraising $37

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $162,652 · program services $156,622 · management and general $6,030

  • 20 · Interest

    total $23,328 · program services $22,732 · management and general $596

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $210,366 · program services $185,423 · management and general $24,943

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $32,776 · management and general $32,776

  • 24a · Other expenses: CLIENT ASSISTANCE

    total $5,855,990 · program services $5,855,990

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $61,036 · management and general $44,325 · fundraising $16,711

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $72,832 · end of year $58,511

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $86,928 · end of year $42,221

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $221,220 · end of year $444,763

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $4,077

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $61,393 · end of year $39,989

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $5,512,398

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $3,229,053

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $2,479,035 · end of year $2,283,345

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $50,548 · end of year $27,481

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $243,785 · end of year $378,574

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $14,980 · end of year $5,035

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $2,157,865 · end of year $2,162,711

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $421,433 · end of year $402,695

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $83,015 · end of year -$101,844

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $50,878 · end of year $53,216

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE MISSION OF EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY IS TO ERADICATE POVERTY; ENGAGE, EMPOWER AND ENRICH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, TRAINING, AND PARTNERSHIP SERVICES.

  • LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) PROVIDES ONE-TIME ENERGY BILL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH LOW INCOMES TO HELP DEFRAY A PORTION OF THEIR WINTER HEATING COSTS. ASSISTANCE TO EACH HOUSEHOLD IS BASED ON TYPES OF FUEL UTILIZED, INCOME LEVELS, AND GEOGRAPHIC REGION. IN THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2025, 6,197 INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED LIHEAP SERVICES. LIHEAP FUNDS ALSO ALLOW FAMILIES WHO ARE DISCONNECTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO RESTORE HEAT AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACE INOPERABLE OR DANGEROUS FURNACES. IN THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2025, THE AGENCY PROVIDED LIHEAP FURNACE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE IN 32 HOUSEHOLDS. A TOTAL OF $4,564,734 IN LIHEAP FUNDS WAS EXPENDED TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN FORD, IROQUOIS AND VERMILION COUNTIES.

    Expenses $5,375,626

  • COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES OVERCOME IMMEDIATE CRISIS AND OBTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY. SPECIFIC SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH CSBG ARE DETERMINED ANNUALLY VIA COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT. CSBG SERVICES OFFERED ARE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP, EMPLOYMENT READINESS RESOURCES (I.E. UNIFORMS), SUMMER ACADEMIC CAMP REGISTRATION SPONSORSHIP, SENIOR NUTRITION MEALS TRAININGS AND RESOURCES; RENT AND RENT DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE, NATURAL DISASTER CRISES ASSISTANCE, CAR REPAIRS, AND THREE ANNUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENTS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025, 748 INCOME ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED VARIED CSBG ASSISTANCE; AND A TOTAL OF $191,304 OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FUNDS WAS EXPENDED TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN FORD, IROQUOIS AND VERMILION COUNTIES.SNAP EMPLOYMENT BARRIER REDUCTION PROGRAM PROVIDES SPECIALIZED ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECEIVING SNAP, TANF, OR MEDICAID BENEFITS WHO EXPERIENCE A BARRIER TO GAINING EMPLOYMENT OR WHO ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THESE FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE ON THESE PROGRAMS, WORKING, OR ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR A JOB, WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM BARRIER REDUCTION SUPPORT. IN THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2025, 388 HOUSEHOLDS WERE SERVED WITH EMPLOYMENT BARRIER REMOVAL SERVICES AND $411,650 IN SNAP BRP FUNDS WAS EXPENDED.

    Expenses $818,988

  • THE ILLINOIS HOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (IHWAP) PROVIDES INCOME ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS WITH WEATHERIZATION MEASURES WITHIN THE HOMES THAT INCREASES THE HOMES' ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ULTIMATELY REDUCES HEATING AND COOLING UTILITY BILLS. ALL HOUSES RECEIVE A THOROUGH INSPECTION BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFIED ASSESSORS. WEATHERIZATION MEASURES MAY INCLUDE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF HVAC SYSTEMS AND HOT WATER TANKS, INSULATION OF WALLS, ATTICS AND CRAWL SPACES, SEALING AND CAULKING OF DOORS AND WINDOWS AND MINOR ROOF REPAIRS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR OF 2025, 21 HOMES RECEIVED WEATHERIZATION MEASURES, AND A TOTAL OF $304,709 OF HOUSING PROJECT FUNDS WAS EXPENDED TO HOUSEHOLDS IN FORD, IROQUOIS AND VERMILION COUNTIES.

    Expenses $537,408

  • THE PERCENTAGE OF INCOME PAYMENT PLAN (PIPP) PROGRAM ALLOWS ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS TO PAY A PERCENTAGE OF THEIR MONTHLY INCOME TO MAINTAIN THEIR UTILITY SERVICE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH AN AFFORDABLE, LEVEL PAYMENT PLAN AND A CHANCE TO ELIMINATE PAST DUE BALANCES. IN 2025, THE AGENCY ASSISTED 340 HOUSEHOLDS MAKE MONTHLY UTILITY-BILL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS TOWARDS THEIR UTILITY BILLS. A TOTAL OF $369,724 IN PIPP FUNDS WAS EXPENDED TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN FORD, IROQUOIS AND VERMILION COUNTIES.

    Expenses $385,492 · Revenue $140,655

  • OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.

    Expenses $41,053

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Odette Hyatt-Watson

    PM CHAIR PERSON

    Total calculated
    $90,929
    From this org
    $88,246
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,683
    Hours/week
    40

  • Elder Tyson Parks

    CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Brenda Brown

    VICE CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jennifer Modest

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dr Alicia Geddis

    SECRETARY (THRU APR 2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tami Brazill

    DIRECTOR (THRU APR 2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Sandra Finch

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tamara Jimson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jacqueline Lesure

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Robert Lindgren

    DIRECTOR (THRU APR 2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Angie Martinez

    DIRECTOR (THRU APR 2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Thomas Miller

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tim Nuss

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tyressa Parker

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Sharon Pickering

    DIRECTOR (THRU APR 2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Narcissus Rankin

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Debbie Smith

    DIRECTOR (THRU APR 2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Heidi Wilson

    DIRECTOR (THRU APR 2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Greg Wolfe

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • PRAIRIE MEADOWS HOMES LLC

    LOW INCOME HOUSING · IL · income $148,427 · assets $2,156,265

    Directly controlled by EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

  • ECI BOWMAN ESTATES LLC

    LOW INCOME HOUSING · IL · income $0 · assets $0

    Directly controlled by EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Related partnerships

Part III: related organizations taxable as a partnership, with the filer's share.

  • BOWMAN ESTATES LP

    RELATED · LOW INCOME HOUSING · IL · 0.01% owned · share of income $36 · share of assets $96,252

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
29 March 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202630979349300743

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