One Community Action
One Community Action (OCA) is a culturally responsive organization dedicated to empowering youth and the broader community through holistic, community-driven initiatives. As a racial justice organization, OCA is …
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As a racial justice organization, we acknowledge that our work takes place on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Chumash people. We recognize and honor
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This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on Nov. 15, 2019 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.
Mission
One Community Action (OCA) is a culturally responsive organization dedicated to empowering youth and the broader community through holistic, community-driven initiatives. As a racial justice organization, OCA is committed to collective action, trauma reduction, and advancing equitable opportunities. Since its establishment in 2016, OCA has focused on developing community-centered solutions that address systemic inequities underlying violence and community trauma, with primary program areas in Community Building, Youth Development, and Advocacy.OCA emerged as a direct community response to a significant increase in violent deaths in 2015 and 2016, many of which involved local youth. In reaction, community membersincluding parents, teens, young adults, and residents of Santa Maria and Guadalupeconvened to discuss the root causes of this violence and to identify solutions informed by lived experience. These community dialogues highlighted a deep understanding of local culture, gang dynami
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show One Community Action with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 2% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOne Community Action is a registered social services nonprofit based in Santa Maria, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821489073. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $732K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
One Community Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821489073. 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.
One Community Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
One Community Action is located in Santa Maria, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, One Community Action has $732K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
One Community Action is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $732K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for One Community Action. 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, One Community Action 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
As a racial justice organization, we acknowledge that our work takes place on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Chumash people. We recognize and honor One Community Action is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $732K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to One Community Action are generally tax-deductible in the United States. One Community Action is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821489073, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ONE COMMUNITY ACTION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (17)
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17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 42 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about One Community Action
- What is One Community Action?
- One Community Action is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Maria, United States. As a racial justice organization, we acknowledge that our work takes place on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Chumash people. We recognize and honor
- When was One Community Action founded?
- One Community Action was founded in 2017.
- Who leads One Community Action?
- Delia P Cantu serves as Secretary.
- Where is One Community Action located?
- Headquartered in Santa Maria, CA, United States.
- What is One Community Action's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is One Community Action trustworthy?
- One Community Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 One Community Action's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 821489073.
- What is One Community Action's website?
- http://ocasmv.org