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Community Compassion Network

EIN 46-1443205 · Mt Pleasant, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES, INFANTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS.

Income
$507,117
Spending
$498,491
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
1
Volunteers
164

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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 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. $333,484 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD AND HYGIENE ITEMS TO ISABELLA COUNTY FAMILIES. CCN MAINTAINS A STATIONARY FOOD PANTRY AT THE WILLIAM AND JANET STRICKLER NON-PROFIT CENTER, 1114 W. HIGH STREET, MT. PLEASANT, MI. CCN IS SUPPORTED FINANCIALLY BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. THE FOOD IS PURCHASED AND DELIVERED THROUGH THE GREATER LANSING FOOD BANK, LOCATED IN LANSING, MI, A DIVISION OF FEEDING AMERICA. FAMILIES RECEIVE FRESH PRODUCE, DAIRY,EGGS, BEEF, PORK, POULTRY AND FISH. THIS BASKET IS ROUNDED OUT WITH STAPLES SUCH AS PASTA, BREAKFAST CEREAL, CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES,PEANUT BUTTER AND BAKED GOODS. EACH FAMILY MAY VISIT THE PANTRY EVERY TWO WEEKS. DURING 2024, 465,981 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS PURCHASED AND/OR DONATED TO OUR FOOD PANTRY AND HELPED 23,336 PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD AND HYGIENE ITEMS TO ISABELLA COUNTY FAMILIES. CCN MAINTAINS A STATIONARY FOOD PANTRY AT THE WILLIAM AND JANET STRICKLER NON-PROFIT CENTER, 1114 W. HIGH STREET, MT. PLEASANT, MI. CCN IS SUPPORTED FINANCIALLY BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. THE FOOD IS PURCHASED AND DELIVERED THROUGH THE GREATER LANSING FOOD BANK, LOCATED IN LANSING, MI, A DIVISION OF FEEDING AMERICA. FAMILIES RECEIVE FRESH PRODUCE, DAIRY,EGGS, BEEF, PORK, POULTRY AND FISH. THIS BASKET IS ROUNDED OUT WITH STAPLES SUCH AS PASTA, BREAKFAST CEREAL, CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES,PEANUT BUTTER AND BAKED GOODS. EACH FAMILY MAY VISIT THE PANTRY EVERY TWO WEEKS. DURING 2024, 465,981 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS PURCHASED AND/OR DONATED TO OUR FOOD PANTRY AND HELPED 23,336 PEOPLE.
  2. $56,237 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INFANT ITEMS (FORMULA, DIAPERS, BABY FOOD AND BABY CARE ITEMS), TO FAMILIES IN ISABELLA COUNTY WITH BABIES 0-4 YEARS OLD. IN 2024, 1,475 FAMILIES AND 2,110 BABIES WERE SERVED AND A TOTAL OF 2,149 PACKAGES OF DIAPERS AND 3,205 CARE ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL FAMILIES.
  3. $85,972 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO DELIVER BAGS OF FOOD TO YOUNG SUDENTS TO HELP WITH THEIR FOOD NEEDS OVER WEEKENDS. NUTRITION CLUB IS PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ELEVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN ISABELLA COUNTY. THE BAGS OF WEEK-END FOODS GO HOME WITH CHILDREN THAT QUALIFY FOR THE FEDERAL LUNCH PROGRAM. TWICE PER MONTH, BAGS ARE PACKED IN ADVANCE BY VOLUNTEERS WITH THE ITEMS PURCHASED FROM GREATER LANSING FOOD BANK IN LANSING, MI. THE SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD IS THEN DELIVERED TO THE VARIOUS SCHOOLS AND HANDED OUT BY THE CLASSROOM TEACHER. THESE NUTRITION CLUB BAGS CONTAIN SINGLE SERVE ITEMS AND FOODS THAT CAN BE EASILY PREPARED BY YOUNG CHILDREN WHO MIGHT BE LEFT TO MANAGE THEIR WEEKEND MEALS THEMSELVES. IN PREPARATION FOR LONGER SCHOOL VACATION BREAKS, THE BAGS ARE OFTEN PACKED WITH FULL JARS OF PEANUT BUTTER AND ENTIRE LOAVES OF BREAD IN ADDITION TO THE USUAL ITEMS. IN 2024 CCN DISTRIBUTED 7,918 FOOD BAGS OR 47,304 POUNDS OF FOOD TO LOCAL CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO DELIVER BAGS OF FOOD TO YOUNG SUDENTS TO HELP WITH THEIR FOOD NEEDS OVER WEEKENDS. NUTRITION CLUB IS PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ELEVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN ISABELLA COUNTY. THE BAGS OF WEEK-END FOODS GO HOME WITH CHILDREN THAT QUALIFY FOR THE FEDERAL LUNCH PROGRAM. TWICE PER MONTH, BAGS ARE PACKED IN ADVANCE BY VOLUNTEERS WITH THE ITEMS PURCHASED FROM GREATER LANSING FOOD BANK IN LANSING, MI. THE SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD IS THEN DELIVERED TO THE VARIOUS SCHOOLS AND HANDED OUT BY THE CLASSROOM TEACHER. THESE NUTRITION CLUB BAGS CONTAIN SINGLE SERVE ITEMS AND FOODS THAT CAN BE EASILY PREPARED BY YOUNG CHILDREN WHO MIGHT BE LEFT TO MANAGE THEIR WEEKEND MEALS THEMSELVES. IN PREPARATION FOR LONGER SCHOOL VACATION BREAKS, THE BAGS ARE OFTEN PACKED WITH FULL JARS OF PEANUT BUTTER AND ENTIRE LOAVES OF BREAD IN ADDITION TO THE USUAL ITEMS. IN 2024 CCN DISTRIBUTED 7,918 FOOD BAGS OR 47,304 POUNDS OF FOOD TO LOCAL CHILDREN.
  4. $7,867 spent. .

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 2014.

    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: Mission City Community Network Inc (North Hills, CA), EIN 95-4226189. 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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