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To assist and oversee the activities of all community action agencies in alabama, to ensure the best service to the poor, poverty stricken, and underpriviledged.

Community Action Agencies Association Of Alabama Inc

Community Development Birmingham, AL EIN: 631212760 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Community Action Agencies

Community Action Agencies is a community development organization based in BIRMINGHAM, United States. Annual revenue: $836K. EIN: 631212760.

Founded
Headquarters
Birmingham, AL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

To assist and oversee the activities of all community action agencies in alabama, to ensure the best service to the poor, poverty stricken, and underpriviledged.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Community Action Agencies has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Community Action Agencies is a registered community development nonprofit based in Birmingham, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 631212760. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Community Action Agencies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 631212760. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Community Action Agencies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Community Action Agencies is located in Birmingham, AL, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Community Action Agencies has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Community Action Agencies is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Action Agencies. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Community Action Agencies holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Community Action Agencies is a community development organization based in BIRMINGHAM, United States. Annual revenue: $836K. EIN: 631212760. Community Action Agencies is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Community Action Agencies are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Community Action Agencies is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 631212760, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

KR
Kris R•••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Several North Alabama agencies awarded grants to provide residents with energy cost relief - Yahoo
Jun 2026
www.yahoo.com
Central Susquehanna Opportunities recognized during Community Action Month - NorthcentralPA.com
Jun 2026
www.northcentralpa.com
Op Ed: MEO reflects on history, celebration of Community Action Month - Maui Now
Jun 2026
mauinow.com
Community Action Month – May. 1, 2027 - National Today
Jun 2026
nationaltoday.com
Antrim County resident receives statewide recognition from Michigan Community Action - 9and10News.com
May 2026
www.9and10news.com
Community Action Planning Council celebrates 60 years in Jefferson County - WWNY
May 2026
www.wwnytv.com
National Community Action Network Celebrates Community Action Month This May - Nashville.gov
May 2026
www.nashville.gov
As fuel aid dwindles, Community Action presses Senate to act - Daily Hampshire Gazette
Mar 2026
gazettenet.com
Applications open for heating assistance through Kentucky Community Action Agencies - WYMT
Jan 2026
www.wymt.com
LIHEAP Crisis Assistance applications available at KY Community Action Agencies through March 27 - Northern Kentucky Tri
Jan 2026
nkytribune.com
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 91 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 91 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1981
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Community Action Agencies

What is Community Action Agencies?
Community Action Agencies is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Birmingham, United States. Community Action Agencies is a community development organization based in BIRMINGHAM, United States. Annual revenue: $836K. EIN: 631212760.
When was Community Action Agencies founded?
Community Action Agencies was founded in 1981.
Who leads Community Action Agencies?
Kris Rowe serves as Executive Director.
Where is Community Action Agencies located?
Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, United States.
What is Community Action Agencies's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Community Action Agencies trustworthy?
Community Action Agencies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Community Action Agencies's registration number?
IRS EIN: 631212760.
What is Community Action Agencies's website?
http://www.caaalabama.org