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Family Promise of Gwinnett County Inc

EIN 14-1906067 · Lawrenceville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWER AND ELEVATE FAMILIES FACING HOMELESSNESS BY LEVERAGING THE STRENGTHS OF OUR COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS THAT EVERY FAMILY HAS A HOME, A LIVELIHOOD, AND THE CHANCE TO BUILD A STRONGER FUTURE.

Income
$579,455
Spending
$556,095
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
15.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
6
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$85,800, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $464,395 spent. FAMILY PROMISE OF GWINNETT IS DEDICATED TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS ONE FAMILY AT A TIME. WE OFFER A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, HELPING THEM ACHIEVE OUR PROGRAM GOALS OF EARNING INCOME, SAVING MONEY, AND SECURING HOUSING. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE PARTNER WITH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, CONGREGATIONS, AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. WE BRING SHELTER, MEALS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITHOUT HOMES THROUGH OUR PROMISE HAVEN SHELTER PROGRAM AND A NETWORK OF LOCAL CONGREGATIONS. OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTRIBUTES TO PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND OVERSIGHT WHILE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE VITAL SERVICES, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION AND MENTORING. ADDITIONALLY, COMMUNITY PARTNERS EXTEND RESOURCES THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES ON THEIR PATH TO STABILITY. 2024 HIGHLIGHTS INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 71 TOTAL, INCLUDING 41 CHILDREN FAMILIES SERVED: 20 ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS PROMISE HAVEN SHELTER: PROVIDED SHELTER TO 40 INDIVIDUALS (13 FAMILIES), TOTALING 2,130 BED NIGHTS WITH SUPPORT FROM 83 CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: SERVED 3 FAMILIES IN EXTENDED HOUSING AND STABILIZATION SUPPORT EVICTION PREVENTION/DIVERSION: ASSISTED 8 FAMILIES IN REMAINING HOUSED AND AVOIDING HOMELESSNESS MEALS SERVED: 6,390 VOLUNTEER HOURS: 5,250 HOURS, EQUIVALENT TO OVER 150,000 IN SERVICE VALUE COMMUNITY PARTNERS: 129 ORGANIZATIONS STRENGTHENED THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 100% OF FAMILIES EXITED WITH INCOME; 83% OF FAMILIES EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING OUR SUCCESS IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE DEDICATION OF VOLUNTEERS, CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THEIR SUPPORT ENABLES US TO PROVIDE COST- EFFECTIVE, COMPASSIONATE PROGRAMS THAT RESTORE DIGNITY, PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES IN GWINNETT COUNTY. FAMILY PROMISE OF GWINNETT IS DEDICATED TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS ONE FAMILY AT A TIME. WE OFFER A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, HELPING THEM ACHIEVE OUR PROGRAM GOALS OF EARNING INCOME, SAVING MONEY, AND SECURING HOUSING. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE PARTNER WITH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, CONGREGATIONS, AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS. WE BRING SHELTER, MEALS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITHOUT HOMES THROUGH OUR PROMISE HAVEN SHELTER PROGRAM AND A NETWORK OF LOCAL CONGREGATIONS. OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTRIBUTES TO PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND OVERSIGHT WHILE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE VITAL SERVICES, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION AND MENTORING. ADDITIONALLY, COMMUNITY PARTNERS EXTEND RESOURCES THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES ON THEIR PATH TO STABILITY. 2024 HIGHLIGHTS INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 71 TOTAL, INCLUDING 41 CHILDREN FAMILIES SERVED: 20 ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS PROMISE HAVEN SHELTER: PROVIDED SHELTER TO 40 INDIVIDUALS (13 FAMILIES), TOTALING 2,130 BED NIGHTS WITH SUPPORT FROM 83 CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: SERVED 3 FAMILIES IN EXTENDED HOUSING AND STABILIZATION SUPPORT EVICTION PREVENTION/DIVERSION: ASSISTED 8 FAMILIES IN REMAINING HOUSED AND AVOIDING HOMELESSNESS MEALS SERVED: 6,390 VOLUNTEER HOURS: 5,250 HOURS, EQUIVALENT TO OVER 150,000 IN SERVICE VALUE COMMUNITY PARTNERS: 129 ORGANIZATIONS STRENGTHENED THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM OUTCOMES: 100% OF FAMILIES EXITED WITH INCOME; 83% OF FAMILIES EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING OUR SUCCESS IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE DEDICATION OF VOLUNTEERS, CONGREGATIONS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THEIR SUPPORT ENABLES US TO PROVIDE COST- EFFECTIVE, COMPASSIONATE PROGRAMS THAT RESTORE DIGNITY, PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES IN GWINNETT COUNTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 2004.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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