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Tracy and Sunshine Gantt Ministries

EIN 47-3704403 · Easley, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceFair54 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Tracy and Sunshine Gantt Ministries operates Pickens County Shelter of Hope providing emergency and transitional housing and supportive services to hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability. The organization provides shelter meals clothing showers laundry services transportation employment and benefits assistance and other essential resources. Through these services dozens of residents obtained employment regained identification and drivers licenses completed rehabilitation programs reunited with family members and progressed toward stable independent living. The ministry also served hundreds of children and families through its annual Back-to-School Bash and hundreds of individuals through Free Community Yard Sales by providing free backpacks school supplies food clothing household goods and other essential resources.

Income
$100,649
Spending
$77,356
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
10 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 6 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

    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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $70,600 spent. Pickens County Shelter of Hope: Tracy and Sunshine Gantt Ministries operates Pickens County Shelter of Hope Pickens Countys first and only Emergency-to-Transitional Housing Program. The program provides emergency shelter and wraparound services to individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Services include meals clothing showers laundry facilities employment assistance benefits assistance identification assistance referrals to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs transportation coordination life skills support and other essential resources for both shelter residents and members of the community in need. Through these services dozens of residents obtained employment regained drivers licenses and identification documents completed substance abuse rehabilitation programs purchased reliable vehicles moved into their own homes reunited with family members and progressed toward stable independent living. Annual Back-to-School Bash: Since 2016 Tracy and Sunshine Gantt Ministries has hosted its annual Back-to-School Bash serving hundreds of children and families throughout Pickens County annually. The event provides free backpacks filled with school supplies food inflatables family activities,music and access to community resource vendors at no cost to participants. Through partnerships with local businesses churches schools volunteers nonprofit organizations and public agencies the event helps prepare students for a successful school year while reducing the financial burden on families and connecting them with valuable community resources. Free Community Yard Sales: Tracy and Sunshine Gantt Ministries conducts Free Community Yard Sales throughout Pickens County using in-kind donations generously contributed by community members. These outreach events provide free clothing household goods hygiene items toys furniture and other essential items to hundreds of individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. The program helps meet immediate needs restores dignity reduces financial burdens and connects community members with additional resources and supportive services. Overall Community Impact: Through Pickens County Shelter of Hope and our organizations additional community outreach initiatives Tracy and Sunshine Gantt Ministries continues to restore hope promote stability and improve the quality of life for individuals and families throughout Pickens County and surrounding communities. By addressing immediate needs while removing barriers to long-term stability the organization empowers individuals to move from crisis toward self-sufficiency through compassionate faith-based service community collaboration and practical support.

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 August 2021.

    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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