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Piedmont Rape Crisis Center

EIN 30-0788210 · Auburn, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PIEDMONT RAPE CRISIS CENTER'S (PRCC) PRIMARY FOCUS IS ASSISTING AND ADVOCATING FOR ADULT, SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS. WE ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE AFTERMATH OF AN ASSAULT AND THE LONG-TERM SUPPORT REQUIRED FOR RECOVERY. OUR WORK IS CONCENTRATED IN THE PIEDMONT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (BANKS, BARROW, AND JACKSON COUNTIES) IN GEORGIA. EACH OF OUR SERVICES IS FUNDED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL THROUGH VARIOUS GRANTS AND GENERAL DONATIONS.

Income
$254,389
Spending
$275,616
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
3
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$56,100, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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. $90,201 spent. 24/7 CRISIS HOTLINE THE CRISIS HOTLINE OPERATES 24/7 THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PROVIDING THE FIRST POINT OF CONTACT FOR VICTIMS SEEKING HELP. THIS HOTLINE INITIATES THE CRITICAL CRISIS INTERVENTION PROCESS WHERE WE OFFER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION SUCH AS OPTIONS FOR LEGAL ADVOCACY, FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMS, REPORTING PROCEDURES, SAFETY PLANNING, AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES.
  2. $33,825 spent. FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMS & RESOURCES AND REFERALS PRCC PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN FACILITATING FMES BY ARRANGING EXAMS AND ACCOMPANYING SURVIVORS TO ENSURE THEIR SUPPORT DURING THE PROCESS. WHILE WE DO NOT CONDUCT THESE EXAMS OURSELVES, WE ASSIST IN ORGANIZING THEM AND ACCOMPANY CLIENTS AS ADVOCATES. WE CONNECT VICTIMS WITH OTHER NECESSARY SERVICES WHEN WE CANNOT PROVIDE THEM DIRECTLY. PRCC PROVIDES INFORMATIVE MATERIALS, INCLUDING BROCHURES AND PAMPHLETS, THAT DETAIL THE PREVALENCE AND IMPACT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.
  3. $45,101 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH,EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING WE PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS HEALTH FAIRS AND LOCAL MEETINGS TO SPREAD AWARENESS AND MATERIALS ABOUT THE PREVALENCE AND IMPACT OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CIVIC GROUPS, SOCIAL WELFARE AGENCIES, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. WE EMPHASIZE VICTIM-CENTERED RESPONSES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY AND ENSURE THE RESPECTFUL TREATMENT OF SURVIVORS.
  4. $56,376 spent. COUNSELING ASSISTANCE WE OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS TO SURVIVORS SEEKING THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, RECOGNIZING ITS IMPORTANCE FOR OVERCOMING TRAUMA. PRCC STAFF OR ADVOCATES, WHO ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, ARE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SUPPORT. FAMILY SUPPORT OUR SUPPORT SERVICES EXTEND TO SECONDARY VICTIMS, SUCH AS FAMILY MEMBERS AND LOVED ONES, WHO MAY ALSO EXPERIENCE EMOTIONAL DISTRESS. LEGAL ADVOCACY WE SERVE AS ADVOCATES FOR SURVIVORS NAVIGATING THE JUDICIAL PROCESS, FROM REPORTING THE ASSAULT TO PARTICIPATING IN COURT PROCEEDINGS.
  5. COUNSELING ASSISTANCE WE OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS TO SURVIVORS SEEKING THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING, RECOGNIZING ITS IMPORTANCE FOR OVERCOMING TRAUMA. PRCC STAFF OR ADVOCATES, WHO ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, ARE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE SUPPORT. FAMILY SUPPORT OUR SUPPORT SERVICES EXTEND TO SECONDARY VICTIMS, SUCH AS FAMILY MEMBERS AND LOVED ONES, WHO MAY ALSO EXPERIENCE EMOTIONAL DISTRESS. LEGAL ADVOCACY WE SERVE AS ADVOCATES FOR SURVIVORS NAVIGATING THE JUDICIAL PROCESS, FROM REPORTING THE ASSAULT TO PARTICIPATING IN COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2023.

    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 June 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 February 2025.

    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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