Nonprofit · EIN 34-0979210
COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE MEDINA
Tax-exempt · WOOSTER, OH 44691
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $13,652,812 | $13,407,522 | $245,290 | $5,195,336 | $2,479,432 | $2,715,904 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $14,895,214 | $14,435,481 | $459,733 | $5,734,327 | $3,263,713 | $2,470,614 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,565,428
- of which government grants
- $13,197,614
- Program service revenue
- $23,358
- Investment income
- $61,852
- Net rental income
- $2,174
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $11,348
- Other revenue
- $2,174
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $302,803
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,907,704
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,489,961
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $650,020
- Travel
- $348,395
- Depreciation
- $166,927
- Program services (functional)
- $12,102,359
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,305,163
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,734,327
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,195,336
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,479,432
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,715,904
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,146,659
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,626,759
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $89,145
- Gross receipts
- $13,652,812
- Employees
- 154
- Volunteers
- 75
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DON ACKERMAN | SR. VP/CFO Officer | 50 | $105,243 | $21,563 |
| JAMES FOX | PRESIDENT/CE Officer | 50 | $112,077 | $4,135 |
| KRISTIN KERR | VP OF PROGRA Officer | 50 | $85,484 | $19,630 |
| ALLISON ALLISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY BREITENBUCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB EBNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE FINNERTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN FRANKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REX GASSER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HINKEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTIE JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WYN JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE KUBENA-YATSKO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH OWENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA RAK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBY RINEHART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE VAN SICKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYLE SISSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEVERLY THEIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP TURSKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR MEGAN WERELEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES FOX | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 50 | $105,154 | $4,223 |
| DON ACKERMAN | SR. VP/CFO Officer | 50 | $91,359 | $17,514 |
| TIM MONEA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REX GASSER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY THEIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICH OWENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER JERKINS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR HEATHER FITZ GIBBON | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBY RINEHART | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB EBNER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI DEEKS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA RAK | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTIE JONES | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY BREITENBUCHER | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN FITZPATRICK | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH HINKEL | BOARD OF DIRECTORS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 905 PITTSBURGH AVE, WOOSTER, OH 44691-4296
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DON ACKERMAN
- Signed the 990
- DON ACKERMAN, SR. VP/CFO
- Phone
- (330) 264-8677
- Website
- WWW.CAWM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BHM CPA GROUP INC
Mission
WE STRENGTHN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATIONS AND SERVICES BY PROMOTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY, HOUSEHOLD STABILITY AND FAMILY AND CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN WAYNE AND MEDINA COUNTIES.
Program accomplishments
- HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START ARE FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN BIRTH-5 AND PREGNANT WOMEN THAT USE A TWO-GENERATIONAL, COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO ENSURING CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ARE SCHOOL-READY. CAW/M SERVES 373 HS CHILDREN AND 141 EHS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH, DISABILITIES, PARENT ENGAGEMENT, AND MORE. CLASSROOMS ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO EXPLORE LANGUAGE, LITERACY, MATH, AND SCIENCE THROUGH THEIR EVERYDAY ACTIVITIEIS USING A RESEARCHED-BASED CURRICULA DESIGNED FOR THE AGE-GROUP SERVED. ALL CHILDREN ARE ASSESSED THREE TIMES PER YEAR IN THE AREAS OF MATH, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY, HEALTH, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COGNITION AND TEACHERS INDIVIDIUALIZE LEARNING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD. ALL OF CAW/M'S CENTERS ARE 5-STAR STEP UP TO QUALITY RATED, THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE RATING.Expenses $6,732,279
- PROVIDES EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE INCLUDING STATE OF OHIO PROGRAMS SUCH AS HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP), PERCENTAGE OF INCOME PAYMENT PLAN (PIPP), WINTER CRISIS HEATING PROGRAM (WCP), AND SUMMER CRISIS COOLING PROGRAM (SCP). UTILITY PAYMENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH SOME GAS AND ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES AND ADDITIONAL COVID RELATED FUNDS. RENT, MORTGAGE AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY COVID FOR A LIMITED TIME.Expenses $1,083,312
- HOME WEATHERIZATION SERVICES THAT INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN HOMES THROUGH SERVICES SUCH AS HOME INSULATION, IMPROVED VENTILATION, FURNACE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AND REFRIGERATOR AND LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT, ROOF REPAIR, HOT WATER TANK REPLACEMENT AND MINOR REPAIRS TO HELP PEOPLE REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES ALL AT NO COST TO INCOME-ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS. WEATHERIZATION STAFF APPLY ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES UTILIZING STATE- OF-THE-ART TOOLS MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.Expenses $1,485,902
- ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES CAR REPAIR ASSISTANCE OF UP TO 1,000 PER REPAIR. FOOD IS AVAILABLE THROUGH CAW/M'S RURAL FOOD PANTRY WITH DELIVERY AVAILABLE TO SENIORS IN THE SERVICE AREA. FRESH PRODUCE IS AVAILABLE IN-SEASON WEEKLY THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH A FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM. TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS OPERATE IN EACH COUNTY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND INCLUDE FREE TRANSPORTATION TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS, MAILING PASSES, VERIFYING ELIGIBILITY, AND SETTING UP RIDES. WOOSTER CITY TRANSPORATION FOR INDEPENDENT PERSONS, ADMINISTERED BY CAW/M, PROVIDES TWO TRANSIT LOOPS IN WOOSTER WITH LOW FARE WORKPLACE PASSES WHICH ARE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE ALONG WITH SOME COUNTYWIDE MEDICAL, AND OTHER DESTINATIONS THROUGH VARIOUS FUNDING SOURCES TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS, OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE OUTREACH TO SENIORS, CONNECTION TO FREE LEGAL SERVICES, FREE TAX RETURN PREPARATION, A SPRING PLANT PROGRAM AND PARENT TRAINING AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY TRAINING. CAW/M OFFERS FREE CAR SEAT INSPECTIONS TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH TWO CERTIFIED CAR SEAT SAFETY TECHNICIANS. CAW/M IS ALSO PART OF THE OHIO BUCKLES BUCKEYES (OBB) PROGRAM. THE OBB PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PROVIDE CAR SEATS AND BOOSTER SEATS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN OHIO. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CAR SEAT THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, FAMILY MEMBERS MUST BE A RESIDENT OF OHIO AND MEET CURRENT WIC ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES. THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF THE CHILD MUST ATTEND A CAR SEAT EDUCATION CLASS WITH THE ON-SITE CPST. FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ONE (1) SEAT PER CHILD PER THREE (3) YEARS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY IS A CHANGE MODEL THAT TEACHES THE "HIDDEN RULES" THAT HINDER PEOPLE FROM BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN POVERTY, MIDDLE CLASS, AND WEALTH. WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED TO AREA BUSINESSES, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, SCHOOL FACULTY, RELIGIOUS GROUPS, AND OTHERS WHO ARE SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND THE BARRIERS THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY MAY FACE. GETTING AHEAD, A PART OF THE BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY PROGRAM, IS A FREE 8-WEEK WORKSHOP. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE IN FINANCIAL HARDSHIP BUILD A PATH TO A BETTER FUTURE WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY, SOFT SKILLS CERTIFICATION AND ONLINE LIFE COACHING INCORPORATED. A SIMILAR PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - R RULES - IS ALSO OFFERED, AS WELL AS WORKPLACE STABILITY TRAINING FOR LOCAL EMPLOYERS.Expenses $2,800,866
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
- 34-0979210
- 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
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,195,336
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,652,812
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $13,652,812 | $13,407,522 | $5,195,336 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $14,895,214 | $14,435,481 | $5,734,327 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $12,747,800 | $12,536,597 | $5,775,220 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 34-0979210).
Questions about COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE MEDINA
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE MEDINA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE MEDINA is 34-0979210.
- Is COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE MEDINA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE MEDINA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE MEDINA 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 WAYNE MEDINA 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 COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE MEDINA 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 COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE MEDINA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DON ACKERMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE MEDINA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,243 (DON ACKERMAN, SR. VP/CFO).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY ACTION WAYNE MEDINA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $13,652,812, expenses of $13,407,522 and total assets of $5,195,336 at year end.
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