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Nonprofit · EIN 75-0800631

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS

Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75247

Financials

$17.9M$18.1M2022$18.8M$19.2M2023$14.8M$15.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$14,801,209$15,091,734-$290,525$4,417,331$6,614,527-$2,197,196
September 30, 2024990$18,774,443$19,164,617-$390,174$6,800,837$8,710,904-$1,910,067
September 30, 2023990$17,878,917$18,082,898-$203,981$6,867,466$8,390,744-$1,523,278
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$14,769,170
of which government grants
$14,263,509
Program service revenue
$22,200
Investment income
$294
Net income from fundraising events
-$21,778
Other revenue
$9,545

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,691,358
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$410,292
Other salaries and wages
$4,174,062
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,831,880
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$293,837
Accounting fees
$118,958
Occupancy
$406,376
Travel
$70,841
Depreciation
$35,724
Program services (functional)
$13,559,974
Management and general (functional)
$1,186,149
Fundraising (functional)
$345,611

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,800,837
Total assets, end of year
$4,417,331
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,614,527
Net assets, end of year
-$2,197,196
Land, buildings and equipment
$99,291
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$2,304,802
Net assets with donor restrictions
$107,606
Gross receipts
$14,937,277
Employees
82
Volunteers
105
Year formed
1943
State of legal domicile
TX

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
SHARLA MYERSCEO
Officer
40$210,000$7,875
JAFFERALI JAMALCFO
Officer
40$185,000$7,417
DORIS SOLERSR. DIR. AGING40$139,824$5,721
SAMANDA GRONSTALSR DIR - ECON MOBI40$126,071$5,204
DIONNE DANIELSSR DIR - INFO/ASST40$103,508$4,982
ANGA SANDERSChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MAXINE JONES-ROBINSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AUGUSTINE JALOMODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DENISE GOMEZGOV. CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELVIN NUNLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICK ILLESTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KAREN ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEISHA WHALEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GABY RAWLINGSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARON ROYAL HUNTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARCIA SCHNEIDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEVANSHI SOMAYABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHARLA MYERSCEO
Officer
40$198,600$7,447
JAFFERALI JAMALCFO
Officer
40$167,652$7,078
TINA HOLTSR. DIR. ADVANCE.40$138,253$5,264
DORIS SOLERSR. DIR. AGING40$136,080$4,858
SAMANDA GRONSTALSR DIR - ECON MOBI40$122,701$5,078
DIONNE DANIELSSR DIR - INFO/ASST40$103,509$4,982
ANGA SANDERSChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MAXINE JONES-ROBINSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SEAN REEDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE ALLENDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AUGUSTINE JALOMODirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DENISE GOMEZGOV. CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICK ILLESTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GABY RAWLINGSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN CUELLARVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MYRON WATKINSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SYLVIA GARZASecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VERONICA SHANKLINDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHARLA MYERSCEO
Officer
40$187,199$7,020
JAFFERALI JAMALCFO
Officer
40$163,865$6,622
TINA HOLTSR. DIR. ADVANCE.40$131,308$1,474
DORIS SOLERSR. DIR. AGING40$123,373$5,109
SAMANDA GRONSTALSR DIR - ECON MOBI40$111,250$4,648
DIONNE DANIELSSR DIR - INFO/ASST40$100,324$4,862
ANGA SANDERSChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MAXINE JONES-ROBINSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SEAN REEDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE ALLENDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DENISE GOMEZGOV. CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICK ILLESDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GABY RAWLINGSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN CUELLARVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MYRON WATKINSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SYLVIA GARZASecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VERONICA SHANKLINDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1341 W MOCKINGBIRD LN STE 1000W, DALLAS, TX 75247-6928
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHARLA MYERS, 1341 W MOCKINGBIRD LANE 1000W, DALLAS, TX 75247
Signed the 990
SHARLA MYERS, CEO
Phone
(214) 871-5065
Return prepared by
Sutton Frost Cary LLP

Mission

THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN MOVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING. WE IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY ALLEVIATING POVERTY, FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND WELLNESS AND CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES: THE DALLAS AREA AGENCY ON AGING (DAAA) WAS CREATED IN 1973 FROM THE OLDER AMERICAN ACT MANDATING THE DESIGNATION AND LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING. THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL HAS SPONSORED THE DAAA SINCE IT WAS CREATED IN 1973. THE DAAA PROVIDES SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF DALLAS COUNTY AGE 60 AND OLDER FOCUSING ON OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE LOW INCOME, HAVE FRAIL HEALTH, HAVE PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES, HAVE LANGUAGE BARRIERS OR ARE AT RISK FOR INSTITUTIONALIZED CARE.The Aging and Disability Team served over 2000 people in 2025, including ensuring that hundreds of people could age safely at home. Community Council also connected over 20,000 people to services through our hotline.
    Expenses $9,400,122 · grants $5,811,493 · revenue $22,200
  • ECONOMIC MOBILITY: THIS PROGrAM PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE FOR CLIENTS TRANSITIONING OUT OF POVERTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TO CLIENTS NEEDING IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE THROUGH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG). THE CSBG POVERTY ALLEVIATION MODEL INCLUDES NAVIGATION & TRANSITIONING OUT OF POVERTY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP AND AS A COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, PROVIDES FOR SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOCUSED ON THE ENTIRE FAMILY. THE NEEDS OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN ARE CONSIDERED IN TANDEM TO ELEVATE THE WELL BEING OF THE HOUSEHOLD FOR GREATER IMPACT. SERVICES INCLUDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE ALONG WITH WRAP AROUND SERVICES. Every year, including 2025, Community Council transitions over 100 people out of poverty. We move many families into living wage jobs, breaking the cycle of poverty for generations.
    Expenses $2,357,146 · grants $879,865
  • INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND ASSISTANCE: 2-1-1 TEXAS DELIVERS EFFICIENT ACCESS TO THE MOST APPROPRIATE SOURCES OF HELP AND INFORMATION. ANYWHERE IN TEXAS, ANYONE CAN CALL 2-1-1 FOR FREE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES, NONPROFIT AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. THE 2-1-1 HELPLINE IN DALLAS MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY RESOURCE DATABASE OF SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH CARE, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL, LEGAL, HOUSING, COUNSELING, TRANSPORTATION NEEDS, AND MUCH MORE. AN AREA PLAN IS PREPARED ANNUALLY TO OUTLINE SERVICE NEEDS AND STRATEGIES FOR SERVICE PROVISION. A 25-MEMBER ADVISORY COUNCIL, MADE UP OF CONSUMERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS PROVIDES ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO STAFF IN ADMINISTRATION OF THE AREA PLAN. The Community Councils call center referred over 200,000 people to resources they needed in 2025.
    Expenses $1,135,797
  • CONNECTING KIDS TO COVERAGE & NAVIGATORS: PROVIDES NAVIGATION SERVICES AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO SIGN UP FOR MEDICAID AND CHIP INSURANCE PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $438,035
  • ALZHEIMERS PROGRAM: THE ALZHEIMERS PROGRAM AT COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS WAS CREATED THROUGH THE GILDS GRANT. (GRANT TO INCREASE LOCAL DEMENTIA SUPPORT) THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES BARRIERS LIKE RESOURCE NAVIGATION, LANGUAGE, AND STIGMA TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO DEMENTIA CARE. GILDS EMPHASIZES EDUCATION, REFERRALS, RESOURCE SHARING, AND PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ESPECIALLY BETWEEN HEALTHCARE ENTITIES AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT DEMENTIA CARE.
    Expenses $121,918
  • COMMUNITY WELLNESS: ENCOURAGES OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO MANAGE ONGOING HEALTH CONDITIONS.1. DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT: ENCOURAGES OLDER ADULTS TO MANAGE DIABETES AND INCREASE CONFIDENCE FOR HEALTHY LIVING.2. A MATTER OF BALANCE: HELPS OLDER ADULTS LEARN PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO REDUCE THEIR FEAR OF FALLING AND INCREASE THEIR ACTIVITY.3.STRESS BUSTING PROGRAM FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS: FOCUSES ON RELAXATION AND STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES TO HELP CAREGIVERS LEARNING TO COPE WHILE CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR RELATED DEMENTIA.
    Expenses $106,956

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
75-0800631
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
1944
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,417,331
Income (IRS master file)
$14,937,277

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$14,801,209$15,091,734$4,417,331XML
990September 2024$18,774,443$19,164,617$6,800,837XML
990September 2023$17,878,917$18,082,898$6,867,466XML
990September 2022$17,782,998$17,963,086$4,381,018IRS
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 75-0800631).

Questions about COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS is 75-0800631.
Is COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1944.
Are donations to COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS 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 COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS 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 COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS 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 COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SHARLA MYERS.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $210,000 (SHARLA MYERS, CEO).
How much revenue does COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,801,209, expenses of $15,091,734 and total assets of $4,417,331 at year end.

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