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Good Works Inc

EIN 31-1119704 · Athens, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GOOD WORKS, INC EXISTS TO CONNECT PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE WITH PEOPLE IN POVERTY SO THAT THE KINGDOM OF GOD CAN BE EXPERIENCED AT A COST COMMENSURATE WITH STATED PRIORITIES.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$767,536
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
43.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
25
Highest pay
$94,776, executive director

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 43.2 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 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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 (2)
  1. $551,642 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O
  2. GOOD WORKS IS FULLY DONOR FUNDED. DONATIONS ARE USED TO PROVIDE ALL PROGRAMS. A PORTION OF INVESTMENT INCOME FROM DONOR FUNDS ARE USED EACH YEAR TO FUND OUR PROGRAMS. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE 1) PROVIDING TEMPORARY SHELTER, FOOD AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS IN RURAL SE OHIO THROUGH THE TIMOTHY HOUSE AND 2) PROVIDING TEMPORARY SHELTER, FOOD AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND ADULTS WHO HAVE AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL IN SE OHIO THROUGH SIGN OF HOPE. OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO STRUGGLE WITH POVERTY IN SE OHIO INCLUDE 1)FRIDAY NIGHT LIFE, A WEEKLY PUBLIC MEAL, 2)LOADS OF HOPE, A FREE LAUNDROMAT, 3)SUMMER KIDS DISCOVERY CAMP FOR KIDS K-6TH GRADE AND SUMMER LUNCH FOR ADULTS, 4)SUMMER SERVICE AND TEEN INTERNSHIPS, 5)NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS AND GOOD WORKS GARDENS, HOME REPAIR AND COMPANIONSHIP FOR SENIORS, 6)APPALACHIAN IMMERSION INTERNSHIP, 7)SHORT-TERM SERVICE GROUPS WHO VISIT GOOD WORKS AND SE OHIO TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS WITH US, 8)ACADEMIC INTERNSHIPS, 9)DAY IN THE LIFE, OUR YEARLY FUNDRAISER AND ON-SITE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, 10)SENIOR FRIENDS, A COMPANIONSHIP PROGRAM TO MATCH SENIORS WITH VOLUNTEERS, 11)TRANSFORMATION STATION, A PROGRAM TO HELP ADULTS OBTAIN VEHICLES AND 12)COUNTRY BED AND BREAKFAST.

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 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 2024.

    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 March 1987.

    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.

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