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Nonprofit · EIN 75-1226261

GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM

Tax-exempt · NACOGDOCHES, TX 75963

Financials

$26.6M$26.3M2022$28.8M$28.6M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
November 30, 2024990$28,772,143$28,634,614$137,529$4,946,542$3,598,651$1,347,891
November 30, 2023990$26,615,074$26,307,565$307,509$5,855,347$4,644,985$1,210,362
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$28,666,760
of which government grants
$28,633,497
Program service revenue
$2,814
Investment income
$41,029
Other revenue
$61,540

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$14,396,154
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$286,761
Other salaries and wages
$6,585,270
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,938,057
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,940
Accounting fees
$84,350
Occupancy
$1,719,353
Travel
$45,320
Depreciation
$404,036
Program services (functional)
$26,024,294
Management and general (functional)
$2,610,320

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,855,347
Total assets, end of year
$4,946,542
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,598,651
Net assets, end of year
$1,347,891
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,191,506
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,347,891
Gross receipts
$28,772,143
Employees
244
Volunteers
345
Year formed
1965
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 November 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KAREN SWENSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$132,163$13,107
REBECCA HUSSFISCAL OFFICER
Officer
40$108,090$10,564
ROBERT CROWCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MAYLENE NEALVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CAROLINE GARNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KAREN BETHELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
WHITNEY BURRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
WINIFRED DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHERRIE GARNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LAUREN GAUDETTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SYLVIA GOFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JASMINE HASSANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
REV TERRANCE HICKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KERMIT KENNEDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DENISE LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES MONTOYABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
GARY ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRENDA TANKERSLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
HAPPY WILLHOITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
PAULA WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 23 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KAREN SWENSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$130,678$12,778
REBECCA HUSSFISCAL OFFICER
Officer
40$103,323$10,025
ROBERT CROWCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MAYLENE NEALVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CAROLINE GARNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LIANA BERRYBOARD MEMBER THRU OCT. 23'
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KAREN BETHELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
WHITNEY BURRANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
WINIFRED DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHERRIE GARNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LAUREN GAUDETTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SYLVIA GOFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JASMINE HASSANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
REV TERRANCE HICKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KERMIT KENNEDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANGELA KIRKBOARD MEMBER THRU OCT. 23'
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DENISE LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JAMES MONTOYABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SINNIE MYLESBOARD MEMBER THRU APRIL 23'
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GARY ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BRENDA TANKERSLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
HAPPY WILLHOITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PAULA WILLIAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 631938, NACOGDOCHES, TX 75963-1938
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
KAREN SWENSON, PO BOX 631938, NACOGDOCHES, TX 75963
Signed the 990
KAREN SWENSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(936) 564-2491
Return prepared by
WIPFLI LLP

Mission

GETCAP PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT ADVANCE THE SELFSUFFICIENCY AND GENERAL WELLBEING OF LOWINCOME EAST TEXAS HOUSEHOLDS, THROUGH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS.

990 for the year ended November 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ENERGY AND WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE-PROVIDES LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH HELP PAYING UTILITY BILLS, HOME WEATHERIZATION TO CONSERVE ENERGY AND EDUCATION TO HELP REDUCE ENERGY BURDEN. THE PROGRAM WEATHERIZED 254 UNITS. LIHEAP UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED ENERGY BILL PAYMENTS FOR LOW INCOME CLIENTS ASSISTING 6,058 HOUSEHOLDS.
    Expenses $16,563,824 · grants $14,216,631 · revenue $64,354
  • EDUCATION SERVICES-PROVIDED THROUGH HEAD START PROGRAM FOR CHILDCARE, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 5. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS IN THE TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD THROUGH HEALTH, NUTRITION, EDUCATION AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED FOR 541 PREKINDERGARTEN AGE CHILDREN.
    Expenses $8,363,645 · grants $15,747
  • OTHER CLIENT ASSISTANCE-VARIOUS PROGRAMS PROVIDED SOCIAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGH THE MOBILE OFFICE UNIT MEANT THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS AND ROUTINE ASSISTANCE TO HOUSEHOLDS IN COUNTIES WHERE THERE IS NOT AN OUTREACH OFFICE. THE RISE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO REACH INDIVIDUALS VIA CASE MANAGEMENT WITH 17 ENROLLEES AND 3 INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING OUT OF POVERTY. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO 132 INDIVIDUALS. THE SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE "PROJECT SUPPLY OUR SCHOOLS" PROVIDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS IN ALL NACOGDOCHES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
    Expenses $1,096,825 · grants $163,776

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 November, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024November 30, 2025April 15, 2026Check at the IRS
2023November 30, 2024April 15, 2025990 on file
2022November 30, 2023April 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-1226261
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
1974
Accounting year ends
November
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,807,616
Income (IRS master file)
$26,338,943

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990November 2024$28,772,143$28,634,614$4,946,542XML
990November 2023$26,615,074$26,307,565$5,855,347XML
990November 2022$33,003,310$32,945,823$3,289,026IRS
990November 2021–––IRS
990November 2020–––IRS
990November 2019–––IRS
990November 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 75-1226261).

Questions about GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM

What is the EIN of GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM is 75-1226261.
Is GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
Are donations to GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM 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 GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending November 30, 2026) is due April 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 names KAREN SWENSON.
Who are the officers and directors of GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,163 (KAREN SWENSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GREATER EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM have?
On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $28,772,143, expenses of $28,634,614 and total assets of $4,946,542 at year end.

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