Nonprofit · EIN 34-0965339
AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Tax-exempt · AKRON, OH 44308
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $25,948,939 | $25,742,145 | $206,794 | $10,656,807 | $6,630,201 | $4,026,606 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,463,572
- of which government grants
- $25,358,377
- Program service revenue
- $381,179
- Investment income
- $56,436
- Other revenue
- $47,752
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,642,296
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $487,751
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,285,246
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,547,593
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,425,936
- Travel
- $83,756
- Depreciation
- $389,913
- Program services (functional)
- $22,753,074
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,836,904
- Fundraising (functional)
- $152,167
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,980,031
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,656,807
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,630,201
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,026,606
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,089,774
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,971,610
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $54,996
- Gross receipts
- $25,948,939
- Employees
- 257
- Volunteers
- 1,258
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALCOLM J COSTA | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $221,090 | $38,045 |
| RICHARD NELSON | SR VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Officer | 40 | $192,381 | $36,236 |
| AIMEE BUDNIK | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,433 | $40,512 |
| ALLYSON JAMES | VP HEAD START EARLY CHILDHOOD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,169 | $19,640 |
| JESSICA HURST | ASSOC, HEAD START DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,863 | $24,486 |
| DENNIS TUBBS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY MCLAUGHLIN | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN MCGARRITY | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER OBURG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY HOPKINS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE AGURS | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BOWN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON CABLE | BOARD TRUSTEE (THRU 05/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONILEO CANNON | BOARD TRUSTEE (THRU 12/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ELLIOTT | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN FOLKERTH | BOARD TRUSTEE (THRU 08/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDI KELLER | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL KELLY | BOARD TRUSTEE (THRU 10/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| INDIA MOORE | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANOTT RAY | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 55 E MILL ST, AKRON, OH 44308-1405
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MALCOLM J COSTA, 55 EAST MILL STREET, AKRON, OH 44308
- Signed the 990
- MALCOLM J COSTA, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (330) 376-7730
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $13,777,030
- 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.Expenses $4,727,116 · grants $2,127,759 · revenue $330,011
- 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.Expenses $2,781,049 · grants $1,514,527
- FOOD PROGRAMS.Expenses $591,876 · revenue $36,585
- OTHER PROGRAMS AND DISCRETIONARY ACTIVITIES:HUB: THE PURPOSE OF THE PATHWAYS HUB COMMUNITY ACTION IS TO REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY IN SUMMIT COUNTY BY FOCUSING EFFORTS ON IMPROVING ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE AND ELIMINATING SOCIAL DISPARITIES SUCH AS POVERTY, SOCIAL ECONOMIC STATUS, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND OTHERS THAT ATTRIBUTE TO POOR BIRTH OUTCOMES. THE HUB ALSO OPERATES THE ADM ADDICTION HELPLINE THAT ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TREATMENT FOR AN ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR GAMBLING.Expenses $520,932 · grants $10
- SENIOR SERVICES: THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM PROVIDES SENIORS AGE 55 AND OLDER AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE AS MENTORS, TUTORS AND CAREGIVERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.Expenses $355,071 · revenue $14,583
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-0965339
- 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
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,656,807
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,948,939
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $24,790,386 | $25,090,302 | $9,980,031 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $43,523,795 | $42,600,334 | $11,670,829 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
- What is the EIN of AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY is 34-0965339.
- Is AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 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 AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MALCOLM J COSTA.
- Who are the officers and directors of AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $221,090 (MALCOLM J COSTA, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does AKRON SUMMIT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $25,948,939, expenses of $25,742,145 and total assets of $10,656,807 at year end.
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