Pace Community Action Agency

What Pace Community Action Agency does

Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit Community Action Agency headquartered at 525 N 4th Street in Vincennes, Indiana, founded in 1965 as part of the nationwide network of nearly 1,000 Community Action Agencies. It serves approximately 6,436 individuals annually across six Southwestern Indiana counties (Daviess, Greene, Knox, Lawrence, Sullivan, and Vigo), reinvesting roughly $10–11 million per year into the local economy through employment and procurement. Core programs include Head Start and Early Head Start (early childhood education for children birth through age 5), Health Connection (reproductive and sexual health clinics on a sliding fee scale in five locations), Energy Assistance and Weatherization (DOE, BIL, and LIHEAP-funded home energy programs administered via IHCDA), and complementary services such as Individual Development Accounts, College Scholarships, Small Business Loans, Ivy Lane Apartments, STEM Camps, Boys and Beyond, and Client Services. The organization maintains a wholly owned social enterprise subsidiary, WiseCAP Training & Consulting, which generates fee-based revenue by delivering board development, leadership training, and compliance services to other Community Action Agencies and Head Start programs nationwide.

The business model is grant-funded rather than revenue-generating: the overwhelming majority of the $10M+ budget comes from federal and state grants (Office of Head Start, DOE, LIHEAP, Title X via the Indiana Family Health Council, and CSBG), with the remainder filled by community donations, local philanthropic matches, and WiseCAP consulting income. Most services are provided at no cost to eligible low-income households (≤100% OMB Poverty Guidelines for Head Start, ≤200% for weatherization/CSBG, 45–60% of SMI for EAP), and Health Connection uses a sliding scale with no patient denied care for inability to pay. Go-to-market is community-led: outreach through schools, county health departments, community foundations, and direct referrals. The agency is governed by a tripartite board representing public, private, and low-income sectors, succeeded Dr. Bertha Proctor's 27-year CEO tenure with Tai Blythe as of November 2023, and maintains low-risk auditee status with clean annual audits. The discontinuation of Health Insurance Navigator services in 2024 reflects tightening funder concentration risk that the agency is actively managing.

Name

Pace Community Action Agency

Legal name

Pace Community Action Agency, Inc.

Website

https://pacecaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pace Community Action Agency is a 501(c)-style nonprofit founded in 1965 that delivers Head Start, reproductive health, weatherization, and youth programs to roughly 6,436 low-income individuals annually across six Southwestern Indiana counties, funded primarily by federal and state grants totaling about $10–11M per year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Head Start & Publicly Funded Infant/Toddler Programs (EDACAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Early childhood education
• Reproductive health clinics
• Home weatherization assistance
• Energy assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vincennes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Federal Grant Funding: Primary revenue from federal grants including Head Start (Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services), DOE weatherization funds, LIHEAP (Low-Income Heating & Energy Assistance Program) administered through Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
2. Community Donations and Local Support: Cash donations, in-kind gifts, and volunteer time used to meet 20% local match requirement for federal programs. Community support during government shutdowns demonstrates reliance on local philanthropy.
3. Title X Family Planning Funding: Indiana Family Health Council grant funding approximately $950,000 with 90% funded by IFHC and approximately $110,000 from nongovernment sources

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pace Community Action Agency is a private, not-for-profit Community Action Agency that delivers federally and locally funded anti-poverty programs in Southwestern Indiana. Its core offerings include Head Start / Early Head Start early childhood education, Health Connection reproductive health clinics (sliding scale), Energy Assistance and Weatherization programs, youth development (Boys and Beyond, STEM Camps), Individual Development Accounts, Small Business Loans, College Scholarships, Client Services, and affordable housing (Ivy Lane Apartments), supported by a for-purpose subsidiary (WiseCAP Training & Consulting) that sells professional development to other nonprofits.

Product overview

Pace Community Action Agency is a private, not-for-profit organization offering a portfolio of social service programs focused on community support and poverty alleviation in Southwestern Indiana. The organization operates multiple distinct programs including Head Start/Early Head Start (early childhood education), Health Connection (reproductive health services), Energy Assistance and Weatherization (energy support), and youth programs like Boys and Beyond and STEM Camps. Additional services include Individual Development Accounts, College Scholarships, Small Business Loans, and Client Services. The agency also operates a social enterprise subsidiary, WiseCAP Training & Consulting, which provides professional development services to other non-profit organizations. Founded in 1965, the agency reinvests over $11 million annually into the local economy and serves Daviess, Greene, Knox, Lawrence, Sullivan, and Vigo Counties.

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Problem solved

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Brands

• WiseCAP Training & Consulting: A professional development and consulting company providing training for non-profit entities, including Community Action Agencies and Head Start Programs.

Products and services

• Head Start / Early Head Start Early childhood education program serving children birth through age 5 and their families in Knox, Daviess, Greene, and Sullivan Counties. Provides center-based and home-based options delivering education, health services, parent involvement activities, and social services at no cost to eligible families.
• Health Connection Comprehensive sexual and reproductive health clinic services including STI testing and treatment, contraception, pregnancy testing, breast and cervical screenings, HIV PrEP, DoxyPEP, and health education. Operates clinics in Daviess, Knox, Lawrence, Sullivan, and Vigo counties on a sliding fee scale; no one is turned away for inability to pay.
• Energy Assistance Program providing utility bill assistance and energy-related support services to help eligible individuals and families manage heating and cooling costs.
• Weatherization Home energy efficiency improvement program that installs mechanical equipment, insulation, and other energy conservation measures using DOE, BIL, and LIHEAP funds administered through IHCDA.
• Boys and Beyond Innovative summer camp program for 4th and 5th grade boys using experiential learning to teach life skills including financial literacy, technology, health and wellness, and social skills through community volunteers. Free to participate with no income requirements; has served over 100 boys since 2015.
• Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Matched savings account program that helps low-income individuals build assets for education, homeownership, or business development.
• College Scholarships (Judith K. Bobe Scholarship) $500 scholarship program for graduating high school seniors who previously attended Head Start, named in honor of former Head Start Director Judith K. Bobe who served over 40 years. Over 40 scholarships awarded across 16-17 years.
• Client Services Emergency and support services for individuals and families, including emergency assistance programs providing support with basic needs.
• Small Business Loans Business development services providing small business loans to support local entrepreneurs and economic growth in Southwestern Indiana communities.
• STEM Camps Educational camps focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for youth in the community.
• Ivy Lane Apartments Housing assistance program providing affordable housing options for eligible individuals and families.
• WiseCAP Training & Consulting Professional development and consulting subsidiary providing training for non-profit entities including Community Action Agencies and Head Start Programs. Services include board development, shared governance, management retreats, leadership development, strategic planning, and compliance services delivered nationwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,436 individuals served annually with vital services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indiana Family Health Council, Inc. (IFHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner providing Title X Family Planning Project grant funding approximately $950,000 with 90% funded by IFHC and approximately $110,000 from nongovernment sources. Partnership supports Health Connection reproductive health services.
• North Knox School CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner that provided support during federal government shutdown to help keep Head Start open.
• Greene County FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity foundation providing support during Head Start government shutdown crisis.
• United Way of Daviess CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way affiliate providing emergency funding support during government shutdown.
• Vincennes University FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing support to maintain Head Start operations during funding crisis.
• Hoosier UplandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow Community Action Agency that provided support during Head Start shutdown.
• American Legion Post 121minorOthersCommunity organization supporting Head Start and pad/tampon drive initiatives.
• VFW Post 1157minorOthersVeterans organization providing support during Head Start shutdown.
• Lawrence County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth department partner contributing to pad and tampon drive and community health initiatives.
• Vigo County Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth department hosting donation boxes for menstrual hygiene drive.
• Local SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchools in Daviess, Greene, Knox, Sullivan Counties serving as distribution points for menstrual products and hosting Head Start/Early Head Start centers.
• Community Action Partnership (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing nearly 1,000 Community Action Agencies. Pace is a member and participates in national conferences and training.
• Indiana Community Action Association (INCAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association for Community Action Agencies in Indiana. Pace is a member.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hoosier Uplands: Southern Indiana Community Action Agency operating Head Start, weatherization, energy assistance, and senior services across a similar rural multi-county footprint. Explicitly identified in Pace's data as a peer CAA that provided mutual support during a Head Start funding crisis.
• Community Action of Northeast Indiana (CANI): Indiana Community Action Agency delivering Head Start, energy assistance, weatherization, and self-sufficiency programs across northeast Indiana. Same federal funding streams, same CSBG/HHS programmatic structure, same mission of poverty alleviation.
• Blue River Services: Southern Indiana CAA providing Head Start, weatherization, housing, and family services across Crawford, Harrison, Jackson, Orange, Scott, and Washington counties. Closest geographic peer to Pace with nearly identical program mix.
• Community Action Program Evansville (CAPE): Vanderburgh County CAA running Head Start, weatherization, energy assistance, and youth programs in southwestern Indiana. Adjacent territory to Pace with overlapping service areas in Vigo and surrounding counties.
• Thrive Allen County: Indiana anti-poverty nonprofit providing early childhood, energy, and self-sufficiency programming with a comparable small-staff, multi-program rural model. Indiana Community Action Association member with similar funding mix.
• Area Five Agency on Aging & Community Services: North-central Indiana CAA delivering Head Start, weatherization, energy assistance, and senior services. Same federal funding architecture and rural multi-county operating model as Pace.
• Real Services: St. Joseph County (South Bend) CAA providing Head Start, energy assistance, weatherization, and senior nutrition services. Larger-scale Indiana CAA operating the same portfolio of federally funded programs.
• Dubois-Pike-Warrick Economic Opportunity Committee: Southwestern Indiana CAA serving Dubois, Pike, and Warrick counties with Head Start, energy assistance, and family services. Neighboring geography to Pace with near-identical service mix.

Others

• Indiana Community Action Association (INCAA): State-level membership association for Indiana Community Action Agencies. Pace is a listed member on its website; INCAA provides training, advocacy, and convening rather than direct services, making it an ecosystem peer.
• National Community Action Partnership: National membership organization representing nearly 1,000 Community Action Agencies, including Pace. Provides federal advocacy, training, and convening; ecosystem peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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