Mid-Columbia Community Action Council
To alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman Counties. The purpose of MCCAC shall be the promotion of self sufficiency in families and individuals within the low income economic ranges in the three county areas.
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council at a glance
In short: Mid-Columbia Community Action Council gave $477K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $95K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $476,977
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $95,395
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $19,334,390
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mid-Columbia Community Action Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NchI Wana Housing ($215K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $477K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $477K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Empowerment Shelter The Dalles, OR | Shelter/direct client assistance | $209,257 |
| NchI Wana Housing The Dalles, OR | Certification/Training | $165,220 |
| NchI Wana Housing The Dalles, OR | Client Assistance-unsheltered | $50,000 |
| One Community Health The Dalles, OR | Outreach-houselessness | $40,000 |
| The Next Door Hood River, OR | Outreach/DirectAssist.Houselessness | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,334,390 | $7,071,771 | $7,167,707 | $476,977 | 5 | $214,448 |
| 2024 | $19,310,849 | $12,821,697 | $5,663,554 | — | — | $10,525 |
| 2023 | $13,370,919 | $11,986,237 | $5,899,127 | — | — | $2,226 |
| 2022 | $5,372,527 | $6,115,493 | $5,323,785 | — | — | $460 |
| 2021 | $1,986,092 | $5,125,028 | $4,932,428 | — | — | $4,546 |
| 2020 | $1,378,905 | $1,791,738 | $1,820,700 | — | — | $56 |
About Mid-Columbia Community Action Council
Based on IRS filings
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council is a public charity, based in The Dalles, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $477K. Net investment income was $214K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council is led by Kenneth A. Lapoint, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 4 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth A. Lapoint
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$148K (2025)
Joan Bird
Chair
Board Member → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cammy Carbone
Accountant
Fiscal Officer → Accountant, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $61K (2025)
Amy Frey
Accountant
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Kelli Hovath
Deputy Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Marianne Durkan
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Babitz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gladys Rivera
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Corey
Board Member
Board Member → Board Memeber, 2023
Board Memeber → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Brady
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Peralta
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Christiansen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Scott McKay (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Lohrey (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kenny Lapoint (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Christina Peralta (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Schwartz (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Mejia (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Asher (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Slusher (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Rich McBride (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Sarah Kellems (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $148K, to Kenneth a Lapoint (Executive DIR.). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mid-Columbia Community Action Council
How much does Mid-Columbia Community Action Council give each year?
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council gave $477K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Mid-Columbia Community Action Council's typical grant size?
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $95,395, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mid-Columbia Community Action Council give grants?
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were The Dalles, OR (4 grants).
Does Mid-Columbia Community Action Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Mid-Columbia Community Action Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mid-Columbia Community Action Council's largest grantees?
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council's largest 2025 grantees include NchI Wana Housing ($215,220 across 2 grants), Youth Empowerment Shelter ($209,257) and One Community Health ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mid-Columbia Community Action Council?
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
What is Mid-Columbia Community Action Council's EIN?
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0555518. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 10, 2022)
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