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Tifton Judicial Circuit Shelter Inc Ruths Cottages

EIN 01-0662680 · Tifton, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO END DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, AS WELL AS CHILD SEXUAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE, THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO INVESTIGATIONS, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT, WHILE WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY TO CHANGE ATTITUDES, BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
38
Volunteers
45

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSISTANCE THAT PROVIDES SAFE SHELTER TO VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN NEED OF EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS ARE CENTERED ON SAFETY PLANNING, ENHANCING LIFE SKILLS, BUILDING SELF ESTEEM, IMPROVING ANGER AND STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND BUILDING COMMUNICATION SKILLS. OFFERS 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE, COUNSELING, SAFETY PLANNING, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND LEGAL ADVOCACY.
  2. $318,627 spent. CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN COORDINATION OF A MULTI DISCIPLINARY TEAM APPROACH TO INVESTIGATING CHILD ABUSE CASES.
  3. $208,603 spent. SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCACY PROGRAM THAT ADVOCATES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS AT HOSPITALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT ESTABLISHMENTS, DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICES, AS WELL AS GO TO COURT IF THE CASE PROGRESSES. ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, FILING FOR CRIME VICTIM'S COMPENSATION, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT DURING FOLLOW-UP MEDICAL EXAMS. PRIMARY ROLE IS TO SOLELY BE THERE TO SUPPORT THE VICTIM WITH THEIR PRESENCE AND PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY. ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAM, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CONSENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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