Nonprofit · EIN 25-6068246
GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE
Tax-exempt · ERIE, PA 16501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,915,000 | $14,092,098 | -$177,098 | $13,778,498 | $3,455,741 | $10,322,757 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,537,478 | $14,288,995 | $1,248,483 | $14,410,708 | $3,924,754 | $10,485,954 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,019,835 | $13,703,108 | $316,727 | $13,569,072 | $4,375,279 | $9,193,793 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,607,073
- of which government grants
- $9,170,933
- Program service revenue
- $4,171,451
- Investment income
- $104,777
- Net income from fundraising events
- $31,699
- Other revenue
- $31,699
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,118,622
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $244,344
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,143,874
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,951,050
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $31,086
- Accounting fees
- $719,092
- Occupancy
- $1,194,475
- Travel
- $176,744
- Depreciation
- $126,838
- Program services (functional)
- $12,004,253
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,050,976
- Fundraising (functional)
- $36,869
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,410,708
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,778,498
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,455,741
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,322,757
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,040,124
- Publicly traded securities
- $159,192
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,071,264
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,251,493
- Gross receipts
- $13,929,906
- Employees
- 307
- Volunteers
- 452
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny J Jones | CEO Officer | 40 | $132,586 | $6,691 |
| Antoinette Nicholson | VP Finance Officer | 40 | $86,047 | $14,520 |
| Dr Benjamin Wilson | CEO Officer | 40 | $4,500 | $0 |
| Hattie Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Homer L Smith Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice Rodriguez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Samuels | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| James Darby | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine S Rush | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Butler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Attorney Mario Medina | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel D-Aurora | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Blietambe Malango | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shamil Altobeili | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Lang | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parris Baker | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Timashenka | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Leah Goldsmith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Christie-Morris | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Junius Johnson | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Christina Kessler | CFO Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny J Jones | CEO Officer | 40 | $128,560 | $6,339 |
| Antoinette Nicholson | VP Finance Officer | 40 | $87,126 | $23,823 |
| Hattie Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Homer L Smith Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice Rodriguez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Samuels | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Darby | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine S Rush | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Butler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Attorney Mario Medina | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel D-Aurora | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Parris Baker | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Timashenka | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Christie-Morris | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Junius Johnson | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny J Jones | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $120,078 | $5,531 |
| Antionette Nicholson | VP Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $78,269 | $20,002 |
| Hattie Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Homer L Smith Jr | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alice Quinones | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Gouldsmith | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Lang | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine S Rush | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Butler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Attorney Mario Medina | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Walters | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Cynthia Dunn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Martin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paris Baker | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Timashenka | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joshua M Berg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Christie-Morris | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Junius Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 18 W 9TH ST, ERIE, PA 16501-1343
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr Benjamin Wilson, 18 West 9th Street, Erie, PA 16501
- Signed the 990
- Dr Benjamin Wilson, CEO
- Phone
- (814) 459-4581
- Website
- www.gecac.org
- Return prepared by
- Root Spitznas & Smiley Inc
Mission
The Greater Erie Community Action Committee will eliminate poverty in Erie County through empowerment, education and community partnership.
Program accomplishments
- Area Agency on Aging - Provides assessment and care management services, in-home support services, adult day care, senior protection and advocacy, and senior center services. It also provides volunteer opportunities through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and the Foster Grandparent Program. During the year the AAA provided assessments and care management for 5,984 clients, provided in-home services for 1,184 clients, meals for 941 clients, domiciliary care for 11 clients, and senior protection and advocacy services for 2,623 clients. The senior centers served 836 seniors and served 2,866 clients with its Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. Its volunteer programs had 526 participants and its Senior Helpline served 3,585 clients.Expenses $8,389,808 · grants $635,528 · revenue $1,802,447
- Education, Workforce and Self Sufficiency - Division administers programs in line with the Agencies philosophy to promote personal advancement through education and employment opportunities. These programs are intended to enhance self-esteem and provide the opportunity to obtain skills leading to successful employment and self-sufficiency.The Agency provided the following: education classes were provided to 367 clients; 16 clients were served through the senior aides program; 43 clients were served through the various job training/education programs; 153 clients were served through the Earn and Learn program; and 178 GED tests were administered. Rent/Mortgage and utility assistance were provided to 949 clients.Expenses $3,233,342 · grants $455,739 · revenue $1,080,727
- Executive Program - The Agency provided Community Initiative services to 1,898 clients. Educational scholarships were provided to 4 individuals.Expenses $381,103 · grants $27,355 · revenue $1,288,277
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-6068246
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,778,498
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,929,906
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $13,915,000 | $14,092,098 | $13,778,498 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $15,537,478 | $14,288,995 | $14,410,708 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $14,019,835 | $13,703,108 | $13,569,072 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $15,197,319 | $14,714,774 | $13,605,544 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 25-6068246).
Questions about GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE
- What is the EIN of GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE is 25-6068246.
- Is GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Dr Benjamin Wilson.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,586 (Danny J Jones, CEO).
- How much revenue does GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,915,000, expenses of $14,092,098 and total assets of $13,778,498 at year end.
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