Nonprofit · EIN 56-0817672
COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $14,068,035 | $12,694,125 | $1,373,910 | $5,403,756 | $1,837,146 | $3,566,610 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $13,760,066 | $12,534,395 | $1,225,671 | $4,787,587 | $1,211,003 | $3,576,584 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,810,355 | $11,682,626 | $1,127,729 | $3,278,394 | $927,481 | $2,350,913 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,949,274
- of which government grants
- $10,719,871
- Program service revenue
- $2,038,285
- Investment income
- $2,589
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $920
- Other revenue
- $77,887
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,992,209
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,311,264
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,990
- Accounting fees
- $76,000
- Occupancy
- $187,454
- Travel
- $65,407
- Depreciation
- $117,498
- Program services (functional)
- $11,256,904
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,437,221
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,479,159
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,403,756
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,837,146
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,566,610
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $817,732
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $353,561
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,213,049
- Gross receipts
- $14,068,035
- Employees
- 152
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1964
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPHELIA DEGROOT | VICE CHAIR OF PLANNING Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MAX HANER | VICE CHAIR OF FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIE MAE BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MISSY BLACKWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EDGAR BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NIKKI HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ED HAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEAN KANIPE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LINDA MCDANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TAMMY STACKABLE CRISP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HARRIETT E THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| VALERIE SMILER - LENTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| VICKI HEIDINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DARREN WAUGH | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICKI HEIDINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $185,277 | $34,602 |
| BRIAN REPASS | CHILDREN, FAMILY & COMM. PTNSHIP DIR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,644 | $24,479 |
| DARREN WAUGH | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,087 | $23,617 |
| MARK BRINKLEY | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,517 | $24,748 |
| EDWARD SCHELL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OPHELIA DEGROOT | VICE CHAIR OF PLANNING Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX HANER | VICE CHAIR OF FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIE MAE BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MISSY BLACKWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EDGAR BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKKI HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED HAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN KANIPE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MCDANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY STACKABLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRIETT E THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN TRAVERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICKI HEIDINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $177,058 | $30,615 |
| BRIAN REPASS | CHILDREN, FAMILY & COMM. PTNSHIP DIR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,496 | $24,386 |
| DARREN WAUGH | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $115,953 | $26,385 |
| MARK BRINKLEY | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,545 | $23,779 |
| EDWARD SCHELL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OPHELIA DEGROOT | VICE CHAIR OF PLANNING Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAX HANER | VICE CHAIR OF FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIE MAE BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MISSY BLACKWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EDGAR BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MILLENO CASTRO | BOARD MEMBER (TERMED 4/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL CLARK | BOARD MEMBER (TERMED 4/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKKI HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ED HAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN KANIPE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKIE LESTER | BOARD MEMBER (TERMED 10/22) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MCDANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH RUSSELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY STACKABLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRIETT E THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN TRAVERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 25 GASTON ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-4327
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VICKI HEIDINGER, 25 GASTON STREET, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
- Signed the 990
- DARREN WAUGH, FINANCE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (828) 252-2495
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO HELP PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON LIMITED INCOMES TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES OUR DEDICATED, DIVERSE AND EXCEPTIONAL STAFF AND LEADERSHIP DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY SERVICES, BUILD AND SUPPORT STRONG PARTNERSHIPS, AND MOBILIZE COMMUNITY ACTION TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDREN, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPSCHILDREN, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS (CFCP) UTILIZES GRANTS AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEAD START, NC PRE-K , AND CHILDREN AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WITH LIMITED INCOMES WHO HAVE CHILDREN AGES THREE TO FIVE YEARS OLD. FOCUSED ON THE PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN, THESE PROGRAMS HELP PARENTS TO ASSESS AND MEET THEIR FAMILY'S SHORT-AND LONG-TERM NEEDS. EXPERIENCED CLASSROOM TEACHERS PLAN, ASSESS AND RECORD EACH CHILD'S PROGRESS AND SHARE THAT INFORMATION WITH PARENTS. CHILDREN LEAVE THESE PROGRAMS PREPARED FOR SCHOOL AND LIFE. WE WELCOME FAMILIES FROM ALL RACIAL, RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL GROUPS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO SPEAK LITTLE OR NO ENGLISH OR WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WERE ACCOMPLISHED - COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED HIGH QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO 380 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR A 180 DAY SCHOOL YEAR. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE MAINTAINED OVER 92.4% OF OUR 525 FUNDED HEAD START ENROLLMENT, AND PROVIDED 109,719 NUTRITIOUS BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND SNACKS TO ENROLLED CHILDREN. THE OBJECTIVE OF CFCP IS FOR CHILDREN TO LEAVE PREPARED FOR SCHOOL AND LIFE BY INCREASING THE SOCIAL COMPETENCE THROUGH FOCUSING ON SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $8,046,688 · revenue $2,038,285
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTTHE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDES SERVICES FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE A LIMITED INCOME AND ARE READY TO MAKE THE HARD CHANGES NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND OPERATES PROGRAMS FOR MAKING HOMES SAFE, HEALTHY AND MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT - LIFE WORKS PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LIMITED INCOME WHO ARE READY TO MAKE THE HARD CHANGES NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES WITH THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES OFFERED BY THE PROGRAM'S LIFE COACHES, CUSTOMERS REACH SPECIFIC GOALS WITHIN ONE TO THREE YEARS. WHETHER IT'S FINDING AND KEEPING A BETTER JOB, ENROLLING IN AND GRADUATING FROM SCHOOL OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, OBTAINING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OR BUILDING PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH TO STABILIZE THEIR FAMILIES. ANNUALLY, LIFE WORKS PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND OTHER SUPPORT THAT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 ENABLED 31 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES THAT PREVENT SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND HAVE INCOME OVER 125% OF THE US-DHHS POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINE.WEATHERIZATION SERVICES PROGRAM - THE FOCUS OF THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO QUALIFYING CLIENTS TO MAKE THEIR HOMES SAFE, HEALTHY AND MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT. USING A "WHOLE HOUSE" APPROACH, WE INSTALL INSULATION UNDER FLOORS, IN ATTICS AND WALLS AND SEAL AIR LEAKS. WE ALSO TEST AND INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS, INSTALL ENERGY-EFFICIENT BULBS, REPAIR/REPLACE WATER HEATERS, REPAIR/REPLACE FAULTY HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS AND SHARE HOME ENERGY COST-SAVING IDEAS WITH CUSTOMERS. FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, 76 HOMES WERE WEATHERIZED FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN BUNCOMBE, CLEVELAND, HENDERSON, MADISON, MCDOWELL, POLK, RUTHERFORD AND TRANSYLVANIA COUNTIES. IN ADDITION, 57 HOMES RECEIVED HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS.Expenses $3,210,216
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-0817672
- 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
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,403,756
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,068,035
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $14,068,035 | $12,694,125 | $5,403,756 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $13,760,066 | $12,534,395 | $4,787,587 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,810,355 | $11,682,626 | $3,278,394 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,397,837 | $10,886,562 | $1,944,329 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-0817672).
Questions about COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES is 56-0817672.
- Is COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES 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 OPPORTUNITIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names VICKI HEIDINGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,068,035, expenses of $12,694,125 and total assets of $5,403,756 at year end.
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