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Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity

Jefferson county committee for economic opportunity was organized and incorporated under the alabama non-profit corporation act of the state of alabama in order to formulate a "community action …

Jefferson County Committee For Economic

Human Services Birmingham, AL EIN 630505899 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity

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Founded
Headquarters
Birmingham, AL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1966

Mission

Jefferson county committee for economic opportunity was organized and incorporated under the alabama non-profit corporation act of the state of alabama in order to formulate a "community action program" under the terms of the economic opportunity act of 1964. Jcceo seeks to reduce poverty and help low-income citizens of jefferson county, alabama to meet critical needs and become self-sufficient.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P200
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 42.25%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 2 items
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2020, which is 6 years ago.
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 43.2% of total expenses ($10,463,302 of $24,213,576).

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($24.2 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity is a registered human services nonprofit based in Birmingham, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 630505899. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $25M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns.

Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity is located in Birmingham, AL, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity has $25M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 89% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $25M in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 2 potential concerns for Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $25M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 630505899, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2020) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2020): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012, FY2011.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
529

Leadership

SH
Sharon Myles
Interim Executive Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

SH
Sharon M••••
Interim Executive Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$24.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$32.7M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$27.4M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$24.5M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$24.5M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$26.4M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$27.8M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$29.5M revenue
FY2013
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$34.0M revenue
FY2012
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$35.9M revenue
FY2011
IRS/ProPublica

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity This page 46 $24.8 million 100%
Catholic Charities West Virginia Inc 93 $11.7 million 87%
Alu Like Inc 93 $10.2 million 91%
The Arc Baltimore Inc 93 $54.6 million 88%
Hudson Community Enterprises Inc 93 $23.5 million 92%
Achieva Support 93 $38.1 million 86%
Amherst H Wilder Foundation 93 $64.1 million 81%
Community in Motion 93 $15.6 million 98%
Adec Inc 93 $24.0 million 88%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2020 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity

What is Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity?
Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Birmingham, United States. Site for sale. Email us for an offer.
When was Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity founded?
Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity was founded in 1965.
Who leads Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity?
Sharon Myles serves as Interim Executive Director.
Where is Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity located?
Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, United States.
What is Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately $10M-$100M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity trustworthy?
Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 out of 100 (Partial 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 Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity's registration number?
IRS EIN: 630505899.
What is Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity's website?
http://www.jcceo.org