AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION INC

EIN: 340965339 501(c)(3)

AKRON, OH

Total Revenue
$24,790,386
Total Expenses
$25,090,302
Total Assets
$9,980,031
Net Assets
$3,802,723
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
MALCOLM J COSTA
Phone
3303767730
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION INC, founded in 1966, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $24.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 43% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

THE MISSION OF AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. IS TO REDUCE POVERTY AND PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE BROAD OBJECTIVES OF THE AGENCY ARE: TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; TO ADVOCATE FOR A POVERTY-FREE COMMUNITY; TO ASSIST FAMILIES TO BECOME SELF-RELIANT; TO STIMULATE EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR THE POOR AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES; TO MAXIMIZE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY; TO BECOME A PACESETTER FOR OTHER COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES BY ENCOURAGING AND IMPLEMENTING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP IN MATTERS THAT AFFECT LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,369,222 Revenue: $0

THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN AGE-APPROPRIATE, NURTURING AND SECURE CENTER-BASED INFANT/TODDLER AND PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. THE...

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THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN AGE-APPROPRIATE, NURTURING AND SECURE CENTER-BASED INFANT/TODDLER AND PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. THE HOME BASED OPTION IS ALSO OFFERED FOR 24 EARLY HEAD START FAMILIES AND 20 PREGNANT MOTHERS.THE PROGRAM GOALS ARE TO PROMOTE HEALTHY PRENATAL OUTCOMES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF VERY YOUNG CHILDREN, PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILY FUNCTIONING, AND PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS BY ENHANCING THE SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHILE FOSTERING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND LIFE-LONG PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS.HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROVIDES EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH SERVICES, NUTRITION SERVICES, SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO 1,246 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OLD AND THEIR FAMILIES.IN ADDITION TO THE SCOPE OF SERVICES ABOVE, THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES A HOME-BASED PRE-NATAL EDUCATION/CURRICULUM TO ENROLLED PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN, PROMOTING HEALTHY PRENATAL OUTCOMES WHILE ENHANCING KNOWLEDGE OF INFANT/TODDLER DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPING HEALTHY FAMILY FUNCTIONING.THE ENTIRE SCOPE OF HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START SERVICES IS RESPONSIVE AND APPROPRIATE TO EACH CHILD'S AND FAMILY'S DEVELOPMENTAL, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND LINGUISTIC HERITAGE.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,740,460 Revenue: $321,120

COMMUNITY SERVICES:COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. JOB TRAINING (CDL AND OTHER) IS PROVIDED THROUGH COMUNITY SERVICES. THE AKRON SUMMIT...

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COMMUNITY SERVICES:COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. JOB TRAINING (CDL AND OTHER) IS PROVIDED THROUGH COMUNITY SERVICES. THE AKRON SUMMIT EITC PROGRAM PROVIDES FACE-TO-FACE FREE TAX PREPARATION BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) CERTIFIED VOLUNTEERS WHO PREPARE FEDERAL, STATE, AND CITY OF AKRON RETURNS AT NO COST. THE CHORE PROGRAM PROVIDES NEEDED ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME ELDERLY AND DISABLED TO HELP MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,580,045 Revenue: $0

ENERGY ASSISTANCE:THE EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (E-HEAP) ASSISTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE THREATENED WITH A UTILITY SHUT-OFF NOTICE OR THAT HAVE RUN OUT OF BULK FUEL, SUCH AS OIL...

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ENERGY ASSISTANCE:THE EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (E-HEAP) ASSISTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THAT ARE THREATENED WITH A UTILITY SHUT-OFF NOTICE OR THAT HAVE RUN OUT OF BULK FUEL, SUCH AS OIL OR PROPANE.THE WINTER CRISIS PROGRAM (WCP) ASSISTS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN DANGER OF HAVING THEIR GAS OR ELECTRIC UTILITIES DISCONNECTED, HAVE ALREADY HAD SERVICES DISCONNECTED, OR THOSE WITH LESS THAN A TEN DAY SUPPLY OF BULK FUEL.THROUGH THE SUMMER CRISIS PROGRAM (SCP), ASSISTANCE IS MADE TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH AN ELECTRIC UTILITY PAYMENT.THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. ALSO ENROLLS OR RE-VERIFIES GAS AND ELECTRIC UTILITY CUSTOMERS IN THE PERCENTAGE OF INCOME PAYMENT PLAN (PIPP). PIPP IS AN EXTENDED PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT THAT REQUIRES REGULATED GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANIES TO ACCEPT PAYMENTS BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,350,092
Program Service Revenue $374,604
Investment Income $18,864
Other Revenue $46,826
TOTAL REVENUE $24,790,386

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,236,697
Salaries & Benefits $14,695,266
Fundraising Expenses $160,385
Program Expenses $22,256,664
Other Expenses $7,158,339
TOTAL EXPENSES $25,090,302

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $24,790,386 $43,523,795 -0.4%
Expenses $25,090,302 $42,600,334 -0.4%
Net Income $-299,916 $923,461 -1.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
259
Volunteers
2109

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$474,171
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DENNIS TUBBS CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY MCLAUGHLIN 1ST VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN MCGARRITY 2ND VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER OBURG TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNETE BOSH ALEXANDER SECRETARY (THRU 4/27/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE AGURS BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM BOWN BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL BURNETT BOARD TRUSTEE (THRU 1/26/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON CABLE BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONILEO CANNON BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE ELLIOTT BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN FOLKERTH BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY HOPKINS BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDI KELLER BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL KELLY BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INDIA MOORE BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANOTT RAY BOARD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCO SOMERVILLE BOARD TRUSTEE (THRU 9/28/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALCOLM J COSTA PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$211,253 $36,181 $247,434
RICHARD NELSON SR VICE PRESIDENT & CFO 40.00
Officer
$191,783 $34,954 $226,737
AIMEE BUDNIK VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Highest
$119,402 $38,508 $157,910
ALLYSON JAMES VP HEAD START EARLY CHILDHOOD 40.00
Highest
$117,361 $17,887 $135,248
WILLIAM ALFORD ASSOC HEAD START DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$106,725 $6,724 $113,449
JESSICA HURST ASSOC HEAD START DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$101,230 $23,217 $124,447
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $24,790,386 $25,090,302 $9,980,031 $-299,916
2022 $43,523,795 $42,600,334 $11,670,829 $923,461
2021 $31,825,266 $31,170,827 $9,053,133 $654,439
2020 $26,811,176 $26,717,655 $7,295,096 $93,521
2019 $19,651,573 $19,669,251 $5,107,503 $-17,678
2019 $19,627,122 $19,669,248 $5,107,503 $-42,126
2018 $19,367,354 $19,204,652 $5,569,232 $162,702
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