TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVDUALS AND FAMILIES IN KNOXVILLE WHO WISH TO PURCHASE OR CONSTRUCT A HOME IN THE CITY LIMITS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$213K
+296.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$80K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$80K
About Community Action for Affordable
Based on IRS filings
Community Action for Affordable is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $213K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $80K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $213,488 | $53,785 | $1,876 |
| Revenue | $239,652 | $54,859 | — |
| Expenses | $79,949 | $2,950 | $376,355 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Knoxville-knox County Community Action Committee ($79,949).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $79,949 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLLY DOKA | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SYLVIA WOODS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DALE GRUBBS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DESIREE BEASLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEREK TATE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Action for Affordable?
Community Action for Affordable is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. It holds $213K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Community Action for Affordable?
As of 2025, Community Action for Affordable holds $213K in total assets with $240K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $80K in 2025.
Where does Community Action for Affordable operate?
Community Action for Affordable has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Community Action for Affordable award?
In 2025, Community Action for Affordable awarded 1 grants totaling $80K — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community Action for Affordable's EIN?
Community Action for Affordable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0849601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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