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Family Promise of Greater Beloit Inc

EIN 39-2035122 · Beloit, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND LIFE SKILLS TO FAMILIES FACING HOMELESSNESS AND HELPING THEM BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT MEMBERS OF THE GREATER BELOIT COMMUNITY.

Income
$510,827
Spending
$447,639
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
13.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
21

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (4)
  1. $342,784 spent. PROVIDED FOOD AND SHELTER TO 136 FAMILY MEMBERS. MOTEL EXPENSES DECLINED 71% AS SHELTER SERVICES SHIFTED FROM MOTELS TO THE NEW FIXED SITE. OVERALL EXPENSES INCREASED BY 3% DUE TO THE ADDED LEASED SPACE AND FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND SECURITY. THREE MEALS, INCLUDING ONE HOT MEAL, WERE PROVIDED TO THE FAMILIES EACH DAY FROM A COMBINATION OF VOLUNTEER CONGREGATIONS AND DISTRIBUTED FOOD CARDS. PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES THAT WERE RECEIVING SHELTER OR RENTAL ASSISTANCE. THE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ASSIST FAMILIES TO GRADUATE INTO HOUSING AND BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT BY: (1) FINDING HOUSING BY INTRODUCING THEM TO LANDLORDS OR AVAILABLE HOUSING UNITS; (2) FINDING EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME BY BUILDING A RESUME AND LEARNING HOW TO INTERVIEW; (3) LEARNING AND UNDERSTANDING BASIC FINANCIAL LITERACY AND HOUSEHOLD BUDGETING; (4) UNDERSTANDING THE KEYS TO BEING A GOOD TENTANT SO THAT A LANDLOARD PREFERS THEM AS A POTENTIAL TENANT; AND (FINDING) THIRD PARTY CHILD CARE AND ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS TO FUND CHILD CARE. PROVIDED FOOD AND SHELTER TO 136 FAMILY MEMBERS. MOTEL EXPENSES DECLINED 71% AS SHELTER SERVICES SHIFTED FROM MOTELS TO THE NEW FIXED SITE. OVERALL EXPENSES INCREASED BY 3% DUE TO THE ADDED LEASED SPACE AND FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND SECURITY. THREE MEALS, INCLUDING ONE HOT MEAL, WERE PROVIDED TO THE FAMILIES EACH DAY FROM A COMBINATION OF VOLUNTEER CONGREGATIONS AND DISTRIBUTED FOOD CARDS. PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES THAT WERE RECEIVING SHELTER OR RENTAL ASSISTANCE. THE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ASSIST FAMILIES TO GRADUATE INTO HOUSING AND BECOME SELF SUFFICIENT BY: (1) FINDING HOUSING BY INTRODUCING THEM TO LANDLORDS OR AVAILABLE HOUSING UNITS; (2) FINDING EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME BY BUILDING A RESUME AND LEARNING HOW TO INTERVIEW; (3) LEARNING AND UNDERSTANDING BASIC FINANCIAL LITERACY AND HOUSEHOLD BUDGETING; (4) UNDERSTANDING THE KEYS TO BEING A GOOD TENTANT SO THAT A LANDLOARD PREFERS THEM AS A POTENTIAL TENANT; AND (FINDING) THIRD PARTY CHILD CARE AND ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS TO FUND CHILD CARE.
  2. $35,073 spent. PROVIDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO 44 FAMILY AND 147 INDIVIDUALS MEMBERS. RENTAL ASSISTANCE EXPENSES INCREASED BY 452% FROM THE PRIOR YEAR, AS FAMILIES STRUGGLED TO MAKE INCREASING RENT PAYMENTS. RENTAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO FAMILIES FACING EVICTION OR JUST ENTERING RENTAL HOUSING. THE EXPENSES/GRANTS WERE PAID DIRECTLY TO LANDLORDS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS.
  3. GENERAL HOMELESS SERVICES FOOD, CLOTHING AND HOUSING.
  4. GENERAL HOMELESS SERVICES FOOD, CLOTHING AND HOUSING.

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 December 2001.

    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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