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County Corrections Gospel Mission

EIN 23-2236142 · Coatesville, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VISION:COUNTY CORRECTIONS GOSPEL MISSION EXISTS TO BIBLICALLY AND EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE SPIRITUAL CRISIS AS REFLECTED THROUGH THE URGENCIES AND HEART-CRIES OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. MISSION: COUNTY CORRECTIONS GOSPEL MISSION IS A CHRISTIAN MISSION PARTNERING WITH BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCHES. WE SERVE PEOPLE GROUPS INVOLVED IN OR AFFECTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THESE INCLUDE AT-RISK COMMUNITIES AND AGENCIES MOST IMPACTED BY FAMILY BREAKDOWN, CRIME AND THE INCREASING LOSS OF MORAL CONSENSUS AND ORDER IN SOCIETY. WE INITIATE AND IMPLEMENT QUALITY, BIBLICALLY BASED PROGRAMS WHICH ADDRESS THE LIVES AND SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THESE PEOPLE GROUPS BY INCORPORATING EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP AND MENTORING ACTIVITIES WITH THE PURPOSE OF MATURING CHRISTIAN SERVANT-LEADERS. WE STRIVE TO AND DUPLICATE OUR EFFECTIVE LOCAL MODEL NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.

Income
$724,766
Spending
$742,972
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
12
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$60,075, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 30, 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 (3)
  1. $149,924 spent. SERVICE PROGRAMS: THE SERVICES OF SKILLED AND UNSKILLED VOLUNTEERS WERE USED EXTENSIVELY IN SERVICE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT FUNCTIONS SUCH AS ADMINISTRATION AND THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CAMP FACILITIES. ALL PROGRAMS LISTED IN THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR WERE RETAINED. PROGRAMS ARE CATEGORIZED ACCORDING TO FUNCTIONS RESULTING FROM THE MISSION STATEMENT.CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WAS INVESTED TO SECURE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH AFFILIATED CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH OVERLAPPING MINISTRY OBJECTIVES.
  2. $149,924 spent. BENEVOLENCE PROGRAM:CCGM IMPLEMENTS SEVERAL PROGRAMS IN AN EFFORT TO REACH ITS STATED VISION AND MISSION OF SERVING AT RISK FAMILIES AND THEIR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THESE PROGRAMS BRING CCGM STAFF MEMBERS IN CONTACT WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCE A WIDE VARIETY OF SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, FINANCIAL AND OTHER NEEDS. AT TIMES THESE SITUATIONS WORSEN AND BECOME EMERGENCIES. MEETING THESE EMERGENCIES WITH SHORT TERM BENEVOLENT AID IS A DELIBERATE STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS OF THE MINISTRY'S TARGET AUDIENCE.BENEVOLENT AID IS ONLY AUTHORIZED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND INCLUDES FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL GIFTS, ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT,ALL AIMED TO ALLEVIATE THE IMMEDIATE CRISIS WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY USING THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK WAYS TO AVOID RE-OCCURRENCE. BENEVOLENT AID DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD INCLUDED FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORT, UTILITIES AND SEASONAL DOMESTIC EXPENSES. BENEVOLENCE PROGRAM:CCGM IMPLEMENTS SEVERAL PROGRAMS IN AN EFFORT TO REACH ITS STATED VISION AND MISSION OF SERVING AT RISK FAMILIES AND THEIR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THESE PROGRAMS BRING CCGM STAFF MEMBERS IN CONTACT WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCE A WIDE VARIETY OF SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, FINANCIAL AND OTHER NEEDS. AT TIMES THESE SITUATIONS WORSEN AND BECOME EMERGENCIES. MEETING THESE EMERGENCIES WITH SHORT TERM BENEVOLENT AID IS A DELIBERATE STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS OF THE MINISTRY'S TARGET AUDIENCE.BENEVOLENT AID IS ONLY AUTHORIZED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND INCLUDES FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL GIFTS, ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT,ALL AIMED TO ALLEVIATE THE IMMEDIATE CRISIS WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY USING THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK WAYS TO AVOID RE-OCCURRENCE. BENEVOLENT AID DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD INCLUDED FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORT, UTILITIES AND SEASONAL DOMESTIC EXPENSES.
  3. $301,047 spent. CAMP FACILITY: THE CAMP GROUNDS FACILITATE AND ACCELERATE THE IMPACT OF PROGRAM EFFORTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS OF THE MINISTRY. THE GROUNDS AND FACILITIES PROVIDE A SETTING TO ACCOMMODATE, ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE MEMBERS OF THE TARGET AUDIENCE THROUGH RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL, MORAL AND SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES. RESPONSIBLE STAFF MEMBERS ARRANGE AND CO-ORDINATE SCHEDULED WORK GROUPS WHO DONATE SKILLED AND UNSKILLED VOLUNTEER HOURS TO ASSIST WITH THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FACILITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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