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St Clairsville Area Council of Churches

EIN 26-4262633 · St Clairsvle, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

As declared in the original Articles of Incorporation filed in the state of Ohio: The St Clairsville Area Council of Churches exists for charitable and religious purposes and to receive gifts, legacies, and devises for the purchase and distribution of food, and services as may be necessary to accommodate the necessities of the less fortunate in our area.

Income
$223,580
Spending
$157,090
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
10.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
45

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: 92 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 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 30% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Fair: 50 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $151,810 spent. The Council operates a weekly food pantry to address food insecurity among low income individuals and families in the St. Clairsville School District and surrounding areas. During the year, 2,591 service visits were provided, resulting in the distribution of more than 31,000 meals to over 7,300 individuals. Operations were supported by more than 4,500 volunteer hours dedicated to food procurement, inventory management, and client service. This program directly advances the Council's exempt purpose by reducing hunger and stabilizing vulnerable households.
  2. $1,325 spent. The Council provides limited emergency financial assistance to prevent utility disconnections for households experiencing temporary hardship. During the year, $1,325 was paid directly to utility providers on behalf of 13 households in need. This assistance helped recipients maintain essential services and avoid further financial crisis.
  3. $1,045 spent. The Council sponsors cooperative community programs that promote spiritual support and community unity. The annual National Day of Prayer serves the entire county and includes speakers representing multiple Christian denominations, as well as local law enforcement, members of the Judiciary, City and Township Leadership, and other non-profit community organizations. The week long Bible reading was followed by a service with over 150 people in attendance. The Council also sponsors a community Baccalaureate Service honoring graduating seniors, which was attended by over 125 individuals. Additionally, the Council hosted four free "Soup and Sermon" luncheons at Council churches during the Lenten season with average attendance of 110 participants each week. These programs foster community engagement, spiritual encouragement, and interdenominational cooperation, and are consistent with the Council's charitable and religious mission as stated in its Articles of Incorporation.
  4. $827 spent. The Council provides limited help in the form of gas, a meal, and/or lodging for those traveling through the area and unable to continue due to hardships. Travelers stopping at a church are offered aide in the form of a hotel voucher or gift card for gas or a meal.
  5. The Council provides funding for individuals or families traveling through our area that find themselves unable to continue due to monetary hardships. Upon stopping at one of the local churches, limited emergency aid is provided to those in need in the form of gas, meals, and overnight lodging. Expenses for the year were 827 with no associated revenue
  6. rough our area. When travelers stop at a church for assistance they are given a voucher for lodging and a meal, or a gift card for gas. Twelve individuals and families were helped.

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 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 2025.

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

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in January 2026. It is too new to have a track record.

    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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