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Coalition for Christian Outreach

EIN 25-1216330 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CCO (COALITION FOR CHRISTIAN OUTREACH) IS AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL CAMPUS MINISTRY ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION OF "TRANSFORMING COLLEGE STUDENTS TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD." THE CCO IS SUPPORTED PRIMARILY THROUGH DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND PAYMENTS RECEIVED FOR STAFF SERVICES FROM PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS. THE CCO'S VISION IS TO SEE A GENERATION OF COLLEGE STUDENTS TRANSFORMED BY THE POWER OF JESUS CHRIST AND HIS GOSPEL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL CHURCH, REACHING THE WORLD FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.THE CCO CALLS COLLEGE STUDENTS TO SERVE JESUS CHRIST WITH THEIR LIVES BY:1. SHARING THE GOSPEL WITH STUDENTS AND DEVELOPING PASSIONATE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST.2. SERVING TOGETHER WITH THE CHURCH AND INVITING STUDENTS INTO THE LIVES OF LOCAL CONGREGATIONS.3. GIVING STUDENTS A VISION FOR SERVING JESUS CHRIST IN THEIR STUDIES, JOBS, COMMUNITIES, AND FAMILIES.

Income
$11.4 million
Spending
$12.4 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
183
Volunteers
280
Highest pay
$161,267, president, ceo and nationa

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 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

    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 August 31, 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 (1)
  1. $9.8 million spent. WE DO CONTEXTUAL MINISTRY, MEANING THAT OUR STAFF PEOPLE ADJUST TO THE NEEDS OF THE PARTICULAR CAMPUS AT WHICH THEY SERVE. NO TWO CCO MINISTRIES LOOK EXACTLY ALIKE. BECAUSE THE CCO PARTNERS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, COLLEGES, AND ORGANIZATIONS, STAFF PEOPLE ARE FULLY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ON A PARTICULAR CAMPUS. THEY INTRODUCE COLLEGE STUDENTS TO THE GOSPEL MESSAGE AND EQUIP THEM TO BE LEADERS. EXPERIENCE HAS SHOWN THAT WHEN STUDENTS ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD AND TO INVEST IN OTHERS WHILE IN COLLEGE, THEY ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO TRANSLATE THEIR LEARNING INTO THEIR VARIOUS ROLES AFTER THEY GRADUATE.HERE ARE SOME OF THE UNIQUE WAYS CCO CAMPUS MINISTRY STAFF MINISTER TO STUDENTS:1.STUDYING THE SCRIPTURES WITH STUDENTS AND SHOWING THEM HOW TO LEAD BIBLE STUDIES WITH OTHERS2.TAKING STUDENTS TO CHURCH AND INVITING THEM TO GET INVOLVED IN LOCAL CONGREGATIONS3.TEACHING STUDENTS HOW TO TAKE THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH AND LIVE IT OUT IN THE WAY THEY STUDY, LISTEN TO MUSIC, ENGAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA, AND INTERACT WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY 4.INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND EQUIPPING STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR FAITH WITH OTHERS5.INVITING STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRANSFORMATION, INCLUDING ADVENTURE, SERVICE, TRAVEL EXPERIENCES, AND SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROJECTS, WHERE THEY DEEPEN THEIR FAITH AND HONE LEADERSHIP SKILLS6.CERTAIN CAMPUS MINISTRY STAFF FOCUS THEIR OUTREACH TO STUDENT ATHLETES, HELPING THEM TO BALANCE THE CHALLENGES OF ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, FAITH DEVELOPMENT, AND A HEALTHY SOCIAL LIFE.7.CERTAIN CAMPUS MINISTRY STAFF FOCUS ON REACHING OUT TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, AND ALL CAMPUS MINISTRY STAFF MINISTER TO STUDENTS ACROSS RACIAL AND ETHNIC BARRIERS. 8.THE ANNUAL JUBILEE CONFERENCE ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO DREAM ABOUT HOW THEIR GIFTS MIGHT BE USED AND DEVELOPED TO SERVE GOD AND OTHERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 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 August 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 July 1971.

    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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