Nonprofit · EIN 42-0919214
WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION
Tax-exempt · HARLAN, IA 51537
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,959,924 | $13,546,040 | $413,884 | $5,552,210 | $1,388,723 | $4,163,487 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,608,457 | $14,481,727 | $126,730 | $5,635,496 | $1,885,893 | $3,749,603 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,805,686 | $15,694,949 | $110,737 | $5,390,768 | $1,767,895 | $3,622,873 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,437,741
- of which government grants
- $13,303,202
- Program service revenue
- $475,233
- Investment income
- $46,950
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $19,947
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,554,840
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $226,397
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,327,999
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,910,389
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $778,272
- Travel
- $113,913
- Depreciation
- $185,237
- Program services (functional)
- $13,281,922
- Management and general (functional)
- $264,118
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,635,496
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,552,210
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,388,723
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,163,487
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,701,364
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,907,460
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,256,027
- Gross receipts
- $13,999,107
- Employees
- 139
- Volunteers
- 1,803
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY MUELLER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $122,086 | $350 |
| KEITH BRUCK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $104,311 | $7,037 |
| CHARLES PARKHURST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISTA MCLAUGHLIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS OLSON HARMON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY RICHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN HEIDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN SHELDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN RIFE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE WINQUIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BROUILLETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLA SCHMID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MAHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF JORGENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN SWAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONNIE MCGEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EVERT COLUNGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA MADDOCKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAT BERENDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNINE LILJEDAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLY CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY MUELLER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $116,116 | $431 |
| KEITH BRUCK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $97,450 | $6,704 |
| CHARLES PARKHURST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISTA MCLAUGHLIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS OLSON HARMON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY RICHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG DOZARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN SHELDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN RIFE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL VINTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BROUILLETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLA SCHMID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MAHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF JORGENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN SWAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE MCGEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERT COLUNGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA MADDOCKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT WATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT BERENDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNINE LILJEDAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY MUELLER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $110,946 | $436 |
| KEITH BRUCK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $95,118 | $6,399 |
| CHARLES PARKHURST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISTA MCLAUGHLIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS OLSON HARMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY RICHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG DOZARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN SHELDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN RIFE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL VINTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BROUILLETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLA SCHMID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD MAHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF JORGENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA CHILDRESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN SWAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE MCGEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVERT COLUNGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA MADDOCKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT WATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT BERENDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNINE LILJEDAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY CUMMINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 709, HARLAN, IA 51537-0709
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WENDY MUELLER, 1408 A HWY 44 PO BOX 709, HARLAN, IA 51537
- Signed the 990
- WENDY MUELLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (712) 755-5135
- Website
- WESTCENTRALCA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Gronewold Bell Kyhnn & Co PC
Mission
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, OUR MISSION IS TO ADMINISTER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP RESIDENTS IN OUR 10-COUNTY REGION OF SOUTHWEST IOWA ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Program accomplishments
- HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START - PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SERVING PREDOMINANTLY LOW-INCOME CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE AND THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $5,273,273 · grants $50 · revenue $5,273,273
- LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN PAYING THEIR HEATING COSTS.Expenses $2,399,103 · grants $1,958,537 · revenue $2,399,103
- CACFP HOMES - PROMOTES GOOD NUTRITION, POSITIVE EATING HABITS AND ATTITUDES FOR CHILDREN IN REGISTERED FAMILY AND GROUP DAY CARE HOMES BY PROVIDING MEAL COST REIMBURSEMENT FOLLOWING TRAINING, SAFETY/SANITATION INSPECTIONS, NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATION AND MENU REVIEWS. CACFP CENTERS - PROVIDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACK TO MEET HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START CHILDREN'S NUTRITIONAL NEEDS.Expenses $786,944 · grants $680,450 · revenue $786,944
- VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING: CSBG, WEATHERIZATION, CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL, FAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY, EARLY CHILDHOOD IOWA AND VARIOUS OTHER SMALL PROGRAMS.Expenses $4,822,602 · grants $1,915,803 · revenue $5,095,700
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 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-0919214
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,552,210
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,999,107
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $13,959,924 | $13,546,040 | $5,552,210 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $14,608,457 | $14,481,727 | $5,635,496 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $15,805,686 | $15,694,949 | $5,390,768 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $18,341,674 | $18,205,419 | $5,365,393 | 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 42-0919214).
Questions about WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION
- What is the EIN of WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION is 42-0919214.
- Is WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION 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 WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION 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 WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names WENDY MUELLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,086 (WENDY MUELLER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,959,924, expenses of $13,546,040 and total assets of $5,552,210 at year end.
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