In His Name-Colleton
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to raise awareness about homelessness and the challenges faced by those in need throughout our area. We seek the support of our community to help fulfill this mission. Our goal is to provide a "hand up, not a hand out" by utilizing the resources that God has graciously provided to us.
- Income
- $451,241
- Spending
- $337,903
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- -2.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 63%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $36,339, executive dir.
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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 43% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 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, 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 (1)
- $280,857 spent. The organization operated the following programs in 2025:Outreach: In His NameColleton provides outreach and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, and those facing food insecurity or crisis. Services include street outreach, food pantry and meal distribution, case management, hygiene and clothing assistance, referrals to community resources, and monthly free laundry events. The organization also collaborates with community partners to provide seasonal warming and cooling shelter support during periods of extreme weather. Through these efforts, the organization served approximately 600800 individuals during the year, provided an estimated 8,00012,000 meals, distributed food and hygiene supplies, and offered case management and stabilization services to individuals and families working toward improved stability and sustainable housing. Thrift Store: Closed April 2025 Our Thrift Store is both a community resource and a social enterprise. It provides affordable clothing, furniture, and household items to the public, while also supporting our programs financially. Donations from the community fuel this initiative, and proceeds help fund our outreach and housing services. The store also offers job training and employment opportunities for program participants, helping them develop valuable retail and customer service skills.
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
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 2025.
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 2015.
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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