Ocab Inc Community Action Agency

Organization Overview

Ocab Inc Community Action Agency is located in Orangeburg, SC. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 01/2024, Ocab Inc Community Action Agency employed 155 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ocab Inc Community Action Agency is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 01/2024, Ocab Inc Community Action Agency generated $10.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.1m during the year ending 01/2024. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF OCAB COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. IS TO ELIMINATE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY IN THE SERVICE AREA BY DEVELOPING STATEGIES TO ENSURE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HEAD START IS A FULL DAY PRE-SCHOLL PROGRAM FOR THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEAR OLDS FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES. IT PROMOTES THE COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL,SOCIAL, NUTRITIONAL, HEALTH, DISABILITIES, FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSITION SERVICES COMPONENTS. STAFF MEMBERS WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO MEET THE COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS OF ALL CHILDREN.


THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM (SCP)UTILIZES THE AVAILABILITY OF RETIRED SENIORS OVER THE AGE OF 55 TO SIT WITH OTHER NEEDY SENIORS DURING THE DAY.


THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP THE STATE'S LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS PAY THE PRICE OF HOME ENERGY, DEFINED AS RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND COOLING, AND TO INCREASE ENERGY SELF SUFFICIENCY; THEREBY REDUCINT THE VULNERABILITY RESULTING FROM ENERGY NEEDS. THE PROGRAM IS ALSO DESIGNED TO INTERVENE IN ENERGY-RELATED CRISIS SITUATIONS (42 U.S.C. 8623(C) AND 8624(B)(1) AND TO CONDUCT OUTREACH(42 U.S.C. 8624(B)(1). THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SERVICES TO ENCOURAGE AND ENABLE HOUSEHOLDS TO REDUCE HOME ENERGY NEEDS AND CONSEQUENTLY ELIMINATING THE NEED FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE INCLUDING NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, ENERGY AND INCOME COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE WITH ENERGY VENDORS(42 U.S.C. 8624(B)(16)). PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO VENDORS AND CREDITED TO THE APPLICANT'S BILL.


COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT(CSBG) SERVICES SEEK TO PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH THE ACHIEVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES THAT WILL ENABLE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO EFFECTIVELY RESPOND TO AND MANAGE THOSE LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES NEGATIVELY IMPACT THEIR WELL BEING AND ACCOMPLISHMENT OF LIFE GOALS. THROUGH THE STRENGTHENING OF INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COMPETENCIES, SERVICES SHALL ENABLE LOW-INCOME PERSONS TO MOBILIZE THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO DEAL WITH EXISITING PROBLEMS, NEEDS AND FUTURE ASPIRATIONS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $9,531,622
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$72,690
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,604,312
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $945
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,783,391

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