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Faith Coalition for the Common Good Inc

EIN 26-4180327 · Springfield, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER,AND TRAIN MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS ABOUT JUSTICE ISSUES

Income
$598,290
Spending
$304,423
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
22.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$52,000, executive di

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 49% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 204% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 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 (5)
  1. MEETINGS WITH DECISION MAKERS, ON POSITIVE AGRESSION, SOLUTIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
  2. $304,423 spent. HELD STRATEGIC MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, EDUCATIONAL TOWNHALLS, AND MEETINGS WITH LOCAL DECISION MAKERS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT. FOUGHT FOR ELIMANATION OF JUVENILE FINES AND FEES IN THE STATE. THIS INCLUDED IMPLEMENTATION AND REPORTING IF INDIVIDUALS WHOSE DEBTS WERE CANCELLED. FOUGHT FOR RACISM FREE SCHOOLS ACT WHICH REQUIRED TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS K-12 AROUND REPORTING RACIAL INJUSTICES IN EDUCATION. WORKED TO ENCOURAGE ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN IL. WORKING WITH STUDENT AND SCHOOL FACULTY TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFTY, MORALE AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT. PROVIDED RESOURCES AND WORKED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT ON TRANSPARENCY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. HELD STRATEGIC MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, EDUCATIONAL TOWNHALLS, AND MEETINGS WITH LOCAL DECISION MAKERS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT. FOUGHT FOR ELIMANATION OF JUVENILE FINES AND FEES IN THE STATE. THIS INCLUDED IMPLEMENTATION AND REPORTING IF INDIVIDUALS WHOSE DEBTS WERE CANCELLED. FOUGHT FOR RACISM FREE SCHOOLS ACT WHICH REQUIRED TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS K-12 AROUND REPORTING RACIAL INJUSTICES IN EDUCATION. WORKED TO ENCOURAGE ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN IL. WORKING WITH STUDENT AND SCHOOL FACULTY TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SAFTY, MORALE AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT. PROVIDED RESOURCES AND WORKED WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT ON TRANSPARENCY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.
  3. TRAINED COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LEADERS TO USE THEIR VOICES EFFECTIVELY FOR CHANGE. SENT LETTERS TO NATIONAL 7 DAY LEADERSHIP TRAININGS, HOSTED LOCAL TRAININGS, AND BUILT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY STAFF TRAINING IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY. -FORMED THE NEW ENVIORNMENTAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE -HAD MORE THAM 30 MEETINGS WITH DECISION MAKERS -20 FCCG LEADERS ATTENDED GAMALIEL NATIONAL WEEKLONG LEADERSHIP TRAINING. -11 FCCG LEADERS ATTENDED GAMALIEL NTOSAKE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP TRAINING. -TRAINED OVER 100 COMMUNITY MEMBERS LOCAL AROUND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. -ORGANIZERS YEARLY TRAINING -THREE LISTENING CAMPAIGNS WITH 7 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO DO AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEED OF THEIR CLIENTS, PARENTS, AND/OR CONGREGATION. TRAINED COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LEADERS TO USE THEIR VOICES EFFECTIVELY FOR CHANGE. SENT LETTERS TO NATIONAL 7 DAY LEADERSHIP TRAININGS, HOSTED LOCAL TRAININGS, AND BUILT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY STAFF TRAINING IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY. -FORMED THE NEW ENVIORNMENTAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE -HAD MORE THAM 30 MEETINGS WITH DECISION MAKERS -20 FCCG LEADERS ATTENDED GAMALIEL NATIONAL WEEKLONG LEADERSHIP TRAINING. -11 FCCG LEADERS ATTENDED GAMALIEL NTOSAKE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP TRAINING. -TRAINED OVER 100 COMMUNITY MEMBERS LOCAL AROUND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. -ORGANIZERS YEARLY TRAINING -THREE LISTENING CAMPAIGNS WITH 7 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO DO AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEED OF THEIR CLIENTS, PARENTS, AND/OR CONGREGATION.
  4. EDUCATION EQUITY TASK FORCE -REBUILT AND ENERGIZED A TASK FORCE INCLUDING TEACHER, ADMIN AND ENGAGEMENTOF PARENTS -PARTNERED WITH ADVANCE IL, ON INCREASING STATE BUDGET ITEM FOR EVIDENT BASED FUNDING WHICH BRING EQUITY IN FUNDING IL SCHOOLS FOR PROGRAMS, HIRING AND MATERIALS. ENVIORMENTAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE -TOWN HALLS AND PRESS CONFERENCES AROUND HOUSING EQUITY AND RENTER'S ADVOCACY. RAN 12 MONTHS OF CONSISTENT MEETINGS OF TASK FORCE. TRANSFORMATIONAL JUSTICE -HELD PRAYER WALKS AND FOCUS GROUPS INCLUDING COMMUNITY CLERGY AND MEMBERS AROUND COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS. -HELD PRESS CONFERENCE FOR COMMUNITY JUSTIC REFORM. -PARTNERED TO FORM ENVIORMENTAL JUSTICE GUILD AROUND CLEAN ENERGY, SOLAR,AND COMMUNITY INPUT ON CITY'S POWER PLANT. NTOSAKE PRIDE TASK FORCE -HELD A 2 DAY WOMEN'S ENPOWERMENT EVENT ON BOUNDERIES AND BALANCE; FINACIAL LITERACY, HEALTH AND SPIRITUALITY. HELPED LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH PROMOTION AND PARTICIPANT PATRONIZING. REWEW, REINVEST AND RESTORE -2 DAY REVIVAL AND TOWN HALL -LAUNCHED BUSINESS ON MOVE WORKSHOP AND TRAINED 15 BUSINESSES ON FORMING BUSINESS PLANS AND APPLYING FOR FUNDING.
  5. EDUCATION EQUITY TASK FORCE -REBUILT AND ENERGIZED A TASK FORCE INCLUDING TEACHER, ADMIN AND ENGAGEMENTOF PARENTS -PARTNERED WITH ADVANCE IL, ON INCREASING STATE BUDGET ITEM FOR EVIDENT BASED FUNDING WHICH BRING EQUITY IN FUNDING IL SCHOOLS FOR PROGRAMS, HIRING AND MATERIALS. ENVIORMENTAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE -TOWN HALLS AND PRESS CONFERENCES AROUND HOUSING EQUITY AND RENTER'S ADVOCACY. RAN 12 MONTHS OF CONSISTENT MEETINGS OF TASK FORCE. TRANSFORMATIONAL JUSTICE -HELD PRAYER WALKS AND FOCUS GROUPS INCLUDING COMMUNITY CLERGY AND MEMBERS AROUND COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS. -HELD PRESS CONFERENCE FOR COMMUNITY JUSTIC REFORM. -PARTNERED TO FORM ENVIORMENTAL JUSTICE GUILD AROUND CLEAN ENERGY, SOLAR,AND COMMUNITY INPUT ON CITY'S POWER PLANT. NTOSAKE PRIDE TASK FORCE -HELD A 2 DAY WOMEN'S ENPOWERMENT EVENT ON BOUNDERIES AND BALANCE; FINACIAL LITERACY, HEALTH AND SPIRITUALITY. HELPED LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH PROMOTION AND PARTICIPANT PATRONIZING. REWEW, REINVEST AND RESTORE -2 DAY REVIVAL AND TOWN HALL -LAUNCHED BUSINESS ON MOVE WORKSHOP AND TRAINED 15 BUSINESSES ON FORMING BUSINESS PLANS AND APPLYING FOR FUNDING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 October 13, 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 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 December 2011.

    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 October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Coalition for the Common Good (Yellow Spgs, OH), EIN 31-0536640. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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