Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
Community action is dedicated to helping people achieve and maintain independence. The fulfillment of the mission is guided by the core values of service, caring and action.
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,350,146
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $21,190,988
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $52,664
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $21,383,408
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
Early Childhood Housing Incentive Program
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
Amount
$500/month up to $6,000 total over 1 year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Educational Assistance Program - Kalamazoo County
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $28K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Community Foundation Battle Creek, MI | Provide electrical upgrades to renovate property as homeless shelter | $27,882 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,350,146 | $21,190,988 | $21,383,408 | — | — | $52,664 |
| 2023 | $9,514,738 | $21,016,937 | $21,078,656 | — | — | $59,344 |
| 2022 | $8,308,117 | $20,662,874 | $20,029,578 | — | — | $-40,446 |
| 2021 | $7,733,751 | $21,384,625 | $21,104,223 | $27,882 | 1 | $38,185 |
| 2020 | $7,300,639 | $19,025,804 | $18,586,898 | $27,882 | 1 | $7,318 |
About Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
Based on IRS filings
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Battle Creek, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $53K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan is led by Courtney Iobe, CEO on every filing since 2022; 4 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Courtney Iobe
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Timothy Reese
Chair
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luchara Wallace
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Shaffer
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Frisbie
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Campbell
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leeann Miller Busson
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellie Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenaniah Ressler
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacquez Quasar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Reetz
Chief Operations Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $106K (2024)
Katherine McNally
CFO
Finance Director → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Vincent Thaumanavar
It Manager
Network Administrator → It Manager, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $105K (2024)
Anne Flynn
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Hazelbaker
Member at Large
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
Director → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonja Elder
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jim Dyer (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Dawn McDonald (2022–2023) — Hr Director
- Former: Jacquez Warren (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Siddartha Camaro (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathy Pangle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Williamson (2020–2022) — CEO
- Former: Gary Tompkins (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Garcia (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Juliana Hafner (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa Walker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tim Reese (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Heather Wing (2020) — Director
- Former: Valerie Whitney (2020) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Courtney Iobe (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan
How large is Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan?
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.2M.
What is Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan?
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Battle Creek, MI. It holds $8.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan operate?
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan's EIN?
Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1794361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan funds
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Grantable. (2026). Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-action-agency-of-south-central-michigan-morg_17557ca2373d45509944971b5b7b0de9
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