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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2113799

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC

Tax-exempt · GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

Financials

$6.5M$6.5M2022$5.5M$5.4M2023$5.8M$5.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$5,798,454$5,747,968$50,486$742,915$495,693$247,222
September 30, 2024990$5,452,571$5,418,710$33,861$572,219$375,483$196,736
September 30, 2023990$6,485,629$6,475,520$10,109$1,377,035$1,214,160$162,875
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,753,150
of which government grants
$5,735,621
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$93
Other revenue
$45,211

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,994,582
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$157,835
Other salaries and wages
$719,765
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,071,779
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$420
Accounting fees
$39,587
Occupancy
$63,316
Travel
$6,203
Depreciation
$3,939
Program services (functional)
$5,203,013
Management and general (functional)
$544,955

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$572,219
Total assets, end of year
$742,915
Total liabilities, end of year
$495,693
Net assets, end of year
$247,222
Land, buildings and equipment
$48,087
Net assets without donor restrictions
$247,222
Gross receipts
$5,798,454
Employees
23
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1981
State of legal domicile
FL

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CAROLINE RUFF-LOONEYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$126,095$26,035
MARIHELEN WHEELERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JENNA WHITEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID WILSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARLON GAYLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KIMBERLY BAXLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EARNESTINE BUTLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GWENDOLYN DAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHERYL MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BISHOP JAMES STOCKTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRANDON WHITEMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY WHITEHOUSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CAROLINE RUFF-LOONEYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$116,109$26,217
MARIHELEN WHEELERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AVERY VINSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID WILSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARLON GAYLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KIMBERLY BAXLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EARNESTINE BUTLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GWENDOLYN DAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LANCE HAYESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BISHOP JAMES STOCKTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHERYL MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANTHONY WISZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CAROLINE RUFF-LOONEYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$113,628$16,279
STEPHANIE SEAWRIGHTCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER - THRU 06/23
Officer
40$78,454$13,894
MARIHELEN WHEELERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AVERY VINSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DAVID WILSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARLON GAYLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KIMBERLY BAXLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EARNESTINE BUTLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GWENDOLYN DAWSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LANCE HAYESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BISHOP JAMES STOCKTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHERYL MARTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALISHA MCDONALDBOARD MEMBER - THRU 11/22
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELLY ROGERSBOARD MEMBER - THRU 11/22
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANTHONY WISZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
210, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-0000
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CAROLINE W RUFF-LOONEY, 411 N MAIN STREET 210, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
Signed the 990
CAROLINE W RUFF-LOONEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(352) 373-7667
Return prepared by
WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC

Mission

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC MOBILITY BY HELPING PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ENERGY ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME CITIZENS TO MEET HEATING & COOLING ENERGY USAGE NEEDS. PAYMENTS ARE FOR EMERGENCY NEEDS OR AS A ONE-TIME ASSISTANCE TO THE INDIVIDUALS ENERGY ACCOUNT.
    Expenses $3,967,541 · grants $3,020,983
  • SELF-SUFFICIENCY - ADMINISTER VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST IN MOVING THE INDIVIDUALS TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND REDUCING OR ELIMINATING THE CAUSES OF POVERTY.
    Expenses $656,671 · grants $406,728
  • WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES HOME REPAIRS TO LOW INCOME CITIZENS SUCH AS EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO ALLEVIATE HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES & ENERGY CONSERVATION REPAIR MEASURES.
    Expenses $567,686 · grants $565,511
  • OTHER PROGRAMS; CITY OF GAINESVILLE - AGING IN PLACE - PROVIDES HOME REPAIRS TO ELDERLY LOW INCOME CITIZENS SUCH AS GRAB BARS AND RAMPS TO ALLOW CLIENTS TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES AS THEY AGE.MARION COUNTY - STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMPROVIDE REHABILITATION SERVICES TO HOMESTEAD PROPERTY OWNERS WITH VERY LOW (50%) AREA MEDIAN INCOME IN MARION COUNTY. THE IMPROVEMENTS CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY, AND SECURITY FOR MARION COUNTY RESIDENTS.
    Expenses $11,115 · grants $1,360

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
59-2113799
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1982
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$742,915
Income (IRS master file)
$5,798,454

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$5,798,454$5,747,968$742,915XML
990September 2024$5,452,571$5,418,710$572,219XML
990September 2023$6,485,629$6,475,520$1,377,035XML
990September 2022$7,478,875$7,502,371$1,233,684IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––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 59-2113799).

Questions about CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC

What is the EIN of CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC is 59-2113799.
Is CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 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 CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 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 CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 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 CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CAROLINE W RUFF-LOONEY.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,095 (CAROLINE RUFF-LOONEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,798,454, expenses of $5,747,968 and total assets of $742,915 at year end.

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