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Gia Community Development Corporation

EIN 43-1930119 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceWeak18 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide programs and services that promote enrichment to improve economically and socially challenged communities. We also lead and participate in community collaborations and partnerships to strengthen the community mission.

Income
$211,866
Spending
$218,950
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$54,679, program director

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 18 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $165,389 spent. Women of Grace - Provided domestic and sexual violence services to victimized clients for emotional support, safety, emergency housing, food, clothing and transportation. Referrals to shelters criminal and civil justice agencies. Provided prevention awareness and education to the community. Number of persons who received direct services is 65. Crisis hotline and advocacy contacts is 1,320. Sixty-one safety plans were developed. Represented 2 in court cases. Therapy related counseling sessions were 25. Housing stability was created for 45 clients. Six awareness presentations were held in the Community.
  2. $38,576 spent. MHTF-Disaster Relief Program - Provided intake, assessment, referral, case management, temporary hotel or motel stays, payments for past due rent and mortgage to prevent eviction, security deposits, utility assistance for eligible applicants affected by the May 16, 2025 tornado in St. Louis, MO. 72 clients were served, 20 Households/56 individuals received multiple benefits in the above categories to stabilize them by avoiding evictions and affording family stabilization. This is an ongoing program that will continue to be reallocated during year 2026.
  3. Wealth Builders Program - Knowledgable professionals volunteer their time and expertise to provide an online learning venue for short and long term financial management literacy, savings, and investment opportunities for participants. All who attended increased their financial knowledge. Classes were held monthly. Number of persons served - 112 individuals.
  4. Healthy Living Initiative - Through collaboration and volunteer efforts with Lively Stone Church of God, this initiative engages parishioners in exercise, healthy nutrition knowledge and other pro-health activities throughout the year. We are in partnership with the MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services to glean statewide materials and best practices of other churches and nonprofits to strengthen our efforts. Number of persons benefitted by this program - 160
  5. Holiday Assistance - In partnership with Lively Stone Church of God, its parishioners, and other donors, GIA was able to provide gifts and toys to 18 families, 36 children during the holiday season.

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 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 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 November 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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Christian Community Development Corporation Inc (Memphis, TN), EIN 62-1797945. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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