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Nonprofit · EIN 63-0505905

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC

Tax-exempt · FLORENCE, AL 35630

Financials

$4M$4.1M2022$4.8M$4.8M2023$4.6M$4.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$4,606,909$4,641,318-$34,409$622,312$173,112$449,200
September 30, 2024990$4,778,411$4,771,584$6,827$600,307$116,698$483,609
September 30, 2023990$4,025,315$4,109,200-$83,885$562,601$85,819$476,782
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,598,694
of which government grants
$4,230,700
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$8,215
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,782,615
Other salaries and wages
$877,101
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,108,538
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$68,149
Travel
$33,593
Depreciation
$8,505
Program services (functional)
$4,102,502
Management and general (functional)
$538,816

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$600,307
Total assets, end of year
$622,312
Total liabilities, end of year
$173,112
Net assets, end of year
$449,200
Land, buildings and equipment
$41,186
Net assets without donor restrictions
$449,200
Gross receipts
$4,606,909
Employees
27
Year formed
1965
State of legal domicile
AL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUTH BARNETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
AMANDA BERRYDIRECTOR/1ST
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TODD COCHRANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LARRY COLLUMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TAYLOR COOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MANDY CUMMINGSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
EDDIE GOODLOEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BENETIA GROCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN HARRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JUDY HENNESSEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ANITA HOVATERDIRECTOR/2ND
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GARY JARNIGANDIRECTOR/BOA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
SHERRY SPRINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
PENNY TOWNSENDDIRECTOR/SEC
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JANE WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUTH BARNETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
AMANDA BERRYDIRECTOR/BOA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TODD COCHRANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LARRY COLLUMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TAYLOR COOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
EDDIE GOODLOEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BENETIA GROCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN HARRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JUDY HENNESSEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ANITA HOVATERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HERMAN JAGGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GARY JARNIGANDIRECTOR/SEC
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TRACIE THOMPSONDIRECTOR/2ND
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
PENNY TOWNSENDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JANE WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUTH BARNETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
AMANDA BERRYDIRECTOR/BOA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TODD COCHRANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LARRY COLLUMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
EDDIE GOODLOEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BENETIA GROCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JOHN HARRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JUDY HENNESSEEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ANITA HOVATERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
HERMAN JAGGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DWIGHT JAMESDIRECTOR/1ST
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GARY JARNIGANDIRECTOR/SEC
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TRACIE THOMPSONDIRECTOR/2ND
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
PENNY TOWNSENDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JANE WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
745 THOMPSON ST, FLORENCE, AL 35630-3867
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GARY JARNIGAN
Signed the 990
GARY JARNIGAN, DIRECTOR/BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(256) 766-4330
Return prepared by
NORTONUNDERWOOD PC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE CAUSES AND ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OF POVERTY AND TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND SERVICE DELIVERY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INCLUDING LIHEAP, PROVIDES ENERGY ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
    Expenses $2,175,990 · grants $1,994,261 · revenue $2,175,990
  • COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT - FOR THE STRENGTHENING OF COMMUNITIES IN PLANNING AND COORDINATING A WIDE-RANGE OF SERVICES RELATED TO THE NEED OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS, ATTACKING THE CAUSE OF POVERTY.
    Expenses $479,368 · grants $60,379 · revenue $479,368
  • CHANCE PROJECT GRANT - A HUD HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT FOR LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS INCLUDING: HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, JOB SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS, ETC. FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
    Expenses $396,911 · grants $247,400 · revenue $396,911
  • ALL OTHER SERVICES INCLUDING WEATHERIZATION, EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER, COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AND MEALS ON WHEELS
    Expenses $1,050,233 · grants $292,297 · revenue $1,554,640

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
63-0505905
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$622,312
Income (IRS master file)
$4,606,909

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$4,606,909$4,641,318$622,312XML
990September 2024$4,778,411$4,771,584$600,307IRS
990September 2023$4,025,315$4,109,200$562,601XML
990September 2022$5,106,388$5,042,565$638,358IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 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 63-0505905).

Questions about COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC is 63-0505905.
Is COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
Are donations to COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC 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 COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC 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 COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC 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 COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names GARY JARNIGAN.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,606,909, expenses of $4,641,318 and total assets of $622,312 at year end.

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