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Purpose Point Community Resource Center Inc

EIN 26-3152803 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PURPOSE POINT COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY EMPOWERING THEM TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF DAILY LIVING USING COMPREHENSIVE METHODS THAT WILL ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 44%
Employees
49
Volunteers
28

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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. $1.6 million spent. LEARNING ACADEMY-THE CONTINUED SHORTAGE OF OVER 2,500 EARLY CHILDHOOD SEATS AVAILABLE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OF CHATTANOOGA,OUR ACADEMY IS LOCATED IN AN AREA WITH A 72% MINORITY POPULATION AREA, WITH MORE THAN 68% OF FAMILIES WITH A TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME UNDER $42,000. OUR ACADEMY OPENED IN OCTOBER 2021 SERVING 8 STUDENTS AND QUICKLY GREW TO 60 PLUS WITHIN A YEAR. CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II BEGAN IN JANUARY OF 2023 TO EXPAND SEATS AVAILABLE IN OUR ACADEMY. CURRENTLY WE ARE SERVING 137 STUDENTS WITH A WAITING LIST OF OVER 82.
  2. $71,019 spent. COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS-PROVIDES FREE HEALTH CARE TO PATIENTS IN A COMMUNITY THAT HAS THE WORST HEALTH DISPARITIES IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE (ZIP CODE 37406). FOCUSING ON PHYSICAL,EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE NEEDS AND OFFERING NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION AND COOKING CLASSES (HEALTHY WAYS). THE PROGRAM IMPACTED 68 PEOPLE IN 2024.
  3. $53,208 spent. TRAUMATIC HEALING-PROVIDES A COMMUNITY BASED APPROACH TO ADDRESSING THE EPIDEMIC OF PTSD AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS. THE TRAUMATIC HEALING PROGRAMMING IMPACTED 46 PEOPLE IN 2024.
  4. $1,191 spent. COMMUNITY GARDEN IS PROVIDING FRESH VEGETABLES TO OUR COMMUNITY, IMPACTING 31 PEOPLE IN 2024, WITH THE PURPOSE OF HAVING A CENTRAL POINT OF BUILDING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 July 2009.

    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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