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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES.

Totals

Total revenue
$13,760,066
Total expenses
$12,534,395
Contributions and grants received
$11,774,404
Grants paid
$169,345
Program service revenue
$1,955,217
Investment income
$1,086
Other revenue
$29,359
Total assets, end of year
$4,787,587
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,211,003
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$3,576,584
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$11,052,724
Management and general expenses
$1,481,671
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$11,052,724

Program services were 88.2% 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.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $10,894,702

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $879,702

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM REVENUE

    total $1,955,217 · related or exempt $1,955,217

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,086 · excluded $1,086

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $29,359 · excluded $29,359

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $29,359

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $169,345 · program services $169,345

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $383,694 · management and general $383,694

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $5,458,099 · program services $5,008,227 · management and general $449,872

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $238,985 · program services $228,123 · management and general $10,862

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $2,339,150 · program services $2,096,459 · management and general $242,691

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $437,481 · program services $386,069 · management and general $51,412

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $360 · management and general $360

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $52,510 · management and general $52,510

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $1,478,519 · program services $1,401,195 · management and general $77,324

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $34,618 · program services $34,618

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $842,241 · program services $801,926 · management and general $40,315

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $230,420 · program services $225,234 · management and general $5,186

  • 17 · Travel

    total $54,459 · program services $52,080 · management and general $2,379

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $65,846 · program services $65,846

  • 20 · Interest

    total $5,639 · management and general $5,639

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $126,802 · program services $126,729 · management and general $73

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $114,423 · program services $114,423

  • 24a · Other expenses: FOOD EXPENSE

    total $121,105 · program services $121,105

  • 24b · Other expenses: MEMBERSHIPS/SUBSCRIPTIO

    total $66,951 · program services $66,951

  • 24c · Other expenses: EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

    total $29,600 · program services $29,600

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $284,148 · program services $124,794 · management and general $159,354

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,140,331 · end of year $1,309,436

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $971,004 · end of year $2,580,620

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $207,850 · end of year $71,957

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $4,296 · end of year $4,296

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $10,467 · end of year $13,111

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

    $4,903,296

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

    $4,217,814

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $749,231 · end of year $685,482

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $195,215 · end of year $122,685

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $591,329 · end of year $818,046

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $136,975 · end of year $266,340

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $199,177 · end of year $126,617

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $677,003 · end of year $1,902,674

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,673,910 · end of year $1,673,910

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

TO HELP PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON LIMITED INCOMES TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES OUR DEDICATED, DIVERSE AND EXCEPTIONAL STAFF AND LEADERSHIP DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY SERVICES, BUILD AND SUPPORT STRONG PARTNERSHIPS, AND MOBILIZE COMMUNITY ACTION TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO HELP PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON LIMITED INCOMES TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.

  • CHILDREN, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSCHILDREN, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS (CFCP) UTILIZES GRANTS AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEAD START, NC PRE-K , AND CHILDREN AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WITH LIMITED INCOMES WHO HAVE CHILDREN AGES THREE TO FIVE YEARS OLD. FOCUSED ON THE PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN, THESE PROGRAMS HELP PARENTS TO ASSESS AND MEET THEIR FAMILY'S SHORT-AND LONG-TERM NEEDS. EXPERIENCED CLASSROOM TEACHERS PLAN, ASSESS AND RECORD EACH CHILD'S PROGRESS AND SHARE THAT INFORMATION WITH PARENTS. CHILDREN LEAVE THESE PROGRAMS PREPARED FOR SCHOOL AND LIFE. WE WELCOME FAMILIES FROM ALL RACIAL, RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL GROUPS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO SPEAK LITTLE OR NO ENGLISH OR WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WERE ACCOMPLISHED - COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED HIGH QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO 380 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR A 180 DAY SCHOOL YEAR. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE MAINTAINED OVER 92.4% OF OUR 525 FUNDED HEAD START ENROLLMENT, AND PROVIDED 109,719 NUTRITIOUS BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND SNACKS TO ENROLLED CHILDREN. THE OBJECTIVE OF CFCP IS FOR CHILDREN TO LEAVE PREPARED FOR SCHOOL AND LIFE BY INCREASING THE SOCIAL COMPETENCE THROUGH FOCUSING ON SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.

    Expenses $7,598,949 · Grants $1,502 · Revenue $1,547,203

  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTTHE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDES SERVICES FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE A LIMITED INCOME AND ARE READY TO MAKE THE HARD CHANGES NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND OPERATES PROGRAMS FOR MAKING HOMES SAFE, HEALTHY AND MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT - LIFE WORKS PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED INCOME WHO ARE READY TO MAKE THE HARD CHANGES NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES WITH THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES OFFERED BY THE PROGRAM'S LIFE COACHES, CUSTOMERS REACH SPECIFIC GOALS WITHIN ONE TO THREE YEARS. WHETHER IT'S FINDING AND KEEPING A BETTER JOB, ENROLLING IN AND GRADUATING FROM SCHOOL OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, OBTAINING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OR BUILDING PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH TO STABILIZE THEIR FAMILIES. ANNUALLY, LIFE WORKS PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND OTHER SUPPORT THAT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 ENABLED 31 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES THAT PREVENT SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND HAVE INCOME OVER 125% OF THE US-DHHS POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINE.WEATHERIZATION SERVICES PROGRAM - THE FOCUS OF THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO QUALIFYING CLIENTS TO MAKE THEIR HOMES SAFE, HEALTHY AND MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT. USING A "WHOLE HOUSE" APPROACH, WE INSTALL INSULATION UNDER FLOORS, IN ATTICS AND WALLS AND SEAL AIR LEAKS. WE ALSO TEST AND INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS, INSTALL ENERGY-EFFICIENT BULBS, REPAIR/REPLACE WATER HEATERS, REPAIR/REPLACE FAULTY HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS AND SHARE HOME ENERGY COST-SAVING IDEAS WITH CUSTOMERS. FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, 76 HOMES WERE WEATHERIZED FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN BUNCOMBE, CLEVELAND, HENDERSON, MADISON, MCDOWELL, POLK, RUTHERFORD AND TRANSYLVANIA COUNTIES. IN ADDITION, 57 HOMES RECEIVED HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS.

    Expenses $3,417,561 · Grants $167,843 · Revenue $223,655

  • ACCOUNTABLE RESULTS FOR COMMUNITY ACTIONACCOUNTABLE RESULTS FOR COMMUNITY ACTION (AR4CA) IS A DATABASE PROGRAM THAT TRACKS AND REPORTS CUSTOMER PROGRESS AND OUTCOMES; AND IS UTILIZED BY THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES OF NORTH CAROLINA.

    Expenses $36,214 · Revenue $184,359

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • EDWARD SCHELL

    CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • OPHELIA DEGROOT

    VICE CHAIR OF PLANNING

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MAX HANER

    VICE CHAIR OF FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • WILLIE MAE BROWN

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MISSY BLACKWELL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • EDGAR BRYANT

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • NIKKI HARRIS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • ED HAY

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • DEAN KANIPE

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • LINDA MCDANIEL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • ELIZABETH RUSSELL

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • TAMMY STACKABLE

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • HARRIETT E THOMAS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • SUSAN TRAVERS

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • VICKI HEIDINGER

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $219,879
    From this org
    $185,277
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,602
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $185,277
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $11,144
    Nontaxable benefits
    $23,458
    Filer's total
    $219,879

  • DARREN WAUGH

    FINANCE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $142,704
    From this org
    $119,087
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,617
    Hours/week
    40

  • BRIAN REPASS

    CHILDREN, FAMILY & COMM. PTNSHIP DIR

    Total calculated
    $146,123
    From this org
    $121,644
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,479
    Hours/week
    40

  • MARK BRINKLEY

    IT DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $136,265
    From this org
    $111,517
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,748
    Hours/week
    40

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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
1 October 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202542769349301244

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