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Power Company Kids Club

EIN 20-2383454 · Pontiac, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED INCLUDE: 1. TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION, TO CONNECT THE UNCHURCHED TO BIBLE-BELIEVING CHURCHES AND TO TRAIN LEADERS WHO REACH FUTURE GENERATIONS FOR JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO PROPAGATE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AS REVEALED THROUGH THE HOLY SCRIPTURES.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
14
Volunteers
31
Highest pay
$156,476, president

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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (4)
  1. $133,962 spent. FLEET SERVICES - IS A FLEET OF BUSES WHICH PROVIDES FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR K-12 SCHOOL CHILDREN, YEAR ROUND, TO THE PLETHORA OF PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
  2. $149,023 spent. CHILDRENS PROGRAM - CHILDRENS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF WEEKLY HOME VISITS TO EACH CHILD ATTENDING THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN DETROIT AND PONTIAC. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, TUTORING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, WEEKEND PROGRAMMING, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, PROGRAMS IN CITY PARKS, PUBLIC SCHOOL CHARACTER BUILDING ASSEMBLIES, FEEDING PROGRAMS, AND TEMPORARY FOOD CLOTHING, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
  3. $31,727 spent. FOR CHRISTMAS WE PROVIDE MORE THAN 2,500 GIFTS, HOLIDAY MEALS, AND GIFT CARDS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DETROIT AND PONTIAC
  4. $705,780 spent. FUNDS FOR EMPLOYEE IMPROVEMENT. BENEVOLENCE FUND TO AID FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.

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 March 2006.

    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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