Nueces County Community Action Agency

EIN: 741495127 501(c)(3) Human Services

Corpus Christi, TX

Total Revenue
$8,145,548
Total Expenses
$8,789,560
Total Assets
$5,216,692
Net Assets
$3,257,074
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Martha Benavides
Phone
3618827301
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

Nueces County Community Action Agency, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $8.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 56% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

Nueces County Community Action Agency is committed to improve the quality of life through advocacy. The Agency provides low-income families with the following services: Children,Community,Housing and Energy assistance.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,896,859 Revenue: $0

Children Services: The Head Start Program promotes the school readiness of low-income children. The Child and Adult Care Food Program reimburses childcare centers, day care home providers, adult day...

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Children Services: The Head Start Program promotes the school readiness of low-income children. The Child and Adult Care Food Program reimburses childcare centers, day care home providers, adult day care centers, and aftershool at-risk programs with the goal of improving the health and nutritional status of children and adults: Total Head Start participants assisted: 215 Total Early Head Start participants assisted: 346 Total Expectant Women participants: 11 Total CACFP participants assisted: 721

Program 2
Expenses: $2,723,832 Revenue: $0

Community Services: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) aids with the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and...

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Community Services: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) aids with the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully and self-sufficient Total CSBG participants assisted: 124 households

Program 3
Expenses: $339,859 Revenue: $0

Energy Services The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) aids to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization and minor energy-related home repairs...

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Energy Services The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) aids to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization and minor energy-related home repairs The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) assists low-income households with water and wastewater bills. The Comprehensive Energy Assitance Program (CEAP) is a utility assistance program designed to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate energy needs and to encourage consumers to control energy costs through energy education. The U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. Total LIHEAP participants assisted: 19 households Total DOE participants assisted: 8 households Total DOE-BIL participants assisted: 13 households

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,649,857
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $-504,309
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $8,145,548

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,202,300
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $8,208,643
Other Expenses $3,587,260
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,789,560

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,145,548 $18,323,256 -0.6%
Expenses $8,789,560 $18,003,910 -0.5%
Net Income $-644,012 $319,346 -3.0%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
191
Volunteers
N/A

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
1
$157,308
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
4
$389,426
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LINDA R CARILLO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer Key Emp
$157,308 $0 $157,308
JENNIFER RUIZ DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 40.00
Key Emp
$94,633 $0 $94,633
DIANA HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES 40.00
Key Emp
$69,749 $0 $69,749
DANIEL MAURICIO PENA DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Key Emp
$67,736 $0 $67,736
VIC MEDINA CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR NICHOLAS ADAME VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PRISCILLA QUINTANILLA SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AIDEE HERNANDEZ TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA PACHECO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN GASKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMINTA GARCIA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $8,145,548 $8,789,560 $5,216,692 $-644,012
2024 $18,323,256 $18,003,910 $6,359,700 $319,346
2023 $16,506,302 $16,392,334 $6,412,732 $113,968
2022 $19,554,955 $19,404,452 $6,907,131 $150,503
2021 $18,009,720 $17,418,551 $6,490,267 $591,169
2020 $16,187,976 $16,110,924 $6,436,848 $77,052
2019 $16,250,768 $16,104,280 $5,817,662 $146,488
2018 $15,670,069 $15,609,674 $5,726,069 $60,395
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