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Smyrna Charity Assistance Fund

EIN 30-0767687 · Smyrna, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Smyrna Charity Assistance Fund provides financial aid to selected nonprofit charitable organizations that provide year-round services benefitting the general welfare of the residents of the municipality.

Income
$248,432
Spending
$207,849
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
32.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
75

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.6 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 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 35 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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (12)
  1. $10,000 spent. MCHRA Meals on Wheels delivers meals to homebound senior citizens. The volunteers also provide a daily well-being check to the senior citizen. The agency will also provide donated pet foods so the citizen may more easily afford their pets. MCHRA Meals on Wheels served 60 residents.
  2. $5,000 spent. CASA of Rutherford County - provides Juvenile Court services. Provides services to appoximately 100 Smyrna residents.
  3. $5,000 spent. Smyrna Senior Citizens provides services and programs for older adults in the Smyrna area. These programs healthy aging and independence. The agency provides opportunies for social interaction, recreation, and basic support.
  4. $4,500 spent. Boys and girls club works to save and change the lives of children and teens, especailly those who need us most, but providing a safe, positive, and engaging environment and programs that prepare and inspire them to achieve great futures. More than 2,600 youths across Rutherford County are taking advantage of these programs.
  5. $4,000 spent. Domestic Violence Center - provides shelter and food to victims of domestic violence. Serves approximately 250 residents of Smyrna.
  6. $4,000 spent. Community Helpers addresses the fundamental needs of the most vulnerable populations in Rutherford County. This organization assists individuals and families experiencing unexpected financial crises, which can lead to utility and housing struggles as well as issues securing prescribed medications.
  7. $2,500 spent. Community Servants, Inc. provides services in a multicultural housing community. Provides help to refugees as well as other citizens.
  8. $2,500 spent. Possibility Place provides job training and volunteer skills where the participant can contribute to society and find personal fulfillment. They also provide training for independent living skills, computer skills, and healthy lifestyle habits. This organization gives developmentally challenegd individuals opportunities for the participants to grow mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually
  9. $1,500 spent. Great Mercy Outreach Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an extension of Prayer Nest Ministries, rooted in the belief that every person deserves love, dignity, and opportunity. Inspired by Luke 6:36 - "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful" - our mission is to demonstrate the love and mercy of God through holistic programs that uplift individuals, strengthen families, and restore hope in underserved communities. We address pressing social challenges-such as food insecurity, youth vulnerability, economic instability, and gender inequity-through five core initiatives: Food distribution, youth mentorship, financial literacy, women's empowerment.
  10. $1,500 spent. Read to Succeed improves lives in Rutherford County by offering free literacy programs and events for adults and children. They support this mission by fostering literacy partnerships, creating community events, and providing resources. This organization has served over 7k families in our county.
  11. $1,000 spent. Smyrna Junior Basketball League is a non-profit organization founded for the purpose of providing a healthy recreational program for young boys and girls interested in basketball. This organization teached fundamental skills and techniques while providing enjoyment and game competition. Good sportsmanship is empahsized under all conditions. They strive to build minds and bodies through clean sportsmanship and exercise.
  12. $77,817 spent. Other functional expenses as described in Part IX, Column B, Line 25 (Kuss Memorial & Sister City)

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 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 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 June 2014.

    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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