South County Community Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES (SCCS) IS THE ONLY HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY DEDICATED TO SERVING THE 25,000 RESIDENTS WHO LIVE IN THE SOUTHERN TIER OF KALAMAZOO COUNTY. WITH A MISSION TO WORK WITH FAMILIES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, THE AGENCY SERVES AS THE DYNAMIC HUB CONNECTING PERSONS AT ALL LIFE STAGES WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MANAGE LIFE'S CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
- Income
- $615,929
- Spending
- $463,639
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 8.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $55,246, executive di
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: 93 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 93% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Strong: 91 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $340,021 spent. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES (SCCS) PROVIDES EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE SOUTH COUNTY AREA WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP DUE TO LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT, UNEXPECTED EXPENSES, OR OTHER DESTABILIZING EVENTS. ASSISTANCE INCLUDES HELP WITH UTILITIES, EVICTION PREVENTION, MEDICAL EXPENSES, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION AND THE HOLIDAYS. SCCS OPERATES A LOAVES AND FISHES PANTRY FOUR DAYS PER WEEK AND OFFERS A MI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES KIOSK, SCANNER, AND NAVIGATOR FOR AREA RESIDENTS TO USE WHEN FILING FOR STATE BENEFITS.
- $65,223 spent. SENIOR PROGRAMMING - SOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES (SCCS) IS COMMITTED TO HELPING SENIORS AGE IN PLACE SAFELY AND SECURELY BY HAVING A SENIOR OUTREACH COORDINATOR TO PROVIDE PERSONAL ASSISTANCE AND ACCESS TO SERVICES PROGRAMMING TO MEET OTHER NEEDS FROM PARTNER AGENCIES.
- $4,110 spent. PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES - THE WEDNESDAY WINNER PROGRAM IS A FREE PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. WEDNESDAY WINNERS SERVES INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY EITHER INDEPENDENTLY, WITH THEIR FAMILY, IN GROUP HOMES, OR IN SOME OTHER SUPPORTED LIVING ARRANGEMENT. THE MEMBERS MEET WEEKLY FOR EXERCISE, ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL TIME AND A NUTRITIOUS MEAL. TRANSPORTATION IS INCLUDED FOR RESIDENTS WHO LIVE IN THE SOUTH COUNTY SERVICE AREA. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON PROVIDING LEARNING EXPERIENCES WITH TRIPS AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT STIMULATE THE MIND AND EXPAND THE VIEWS OF OUR MEMBERS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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