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Cresswind Ll Community Fund Inc

EIN 47-4877923 · Gainesville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ADULTS PRIMARILY 55 AND OLDER THROUGH CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH-RELATED AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GREATER GAINESVILLE AREA AND HALL COUNTY.

Income
$211,394
Spending
$214,625
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
75

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 39% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $136,259 spent. GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT SENIORS: HELP THE HUNGRY: A PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH CRESSWINDS SUPPORTS MULTIPLE FOODBANKS AND NONPROFITS ADDRESSING HUNGER IN GAINESVILLE AND HALL COUNTY. MEDICAL WORKERS SUPPORT: CO-SPONSOR WITH UNITED WAY AND WISDOM PROJECT BASIC MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO DETECT PROBLEMS AND ISSUES PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT: THANK YOU EVENTS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND OTHER PUBLIC SAFETY WORKERS
  2. $54,601 spent. INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE (FOCUS 55+, GRG, AND VETERANS): WE PROVIDE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN, SENIORS, AND VETERANS. THIS IS INTENDED FOR WHEN FINANCIAL NEED OCCURS DUE TO THINGS SUCH AS ILLNESS, JOB CHANGES,OR IF OTHER UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE. THIS PROGRAM COVERS EXPENSES SUCH AS RENT OR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, UTILITY PAYMENTS, CAR PAYMENTS OR OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES.
  3. $8,682 spent. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: IN ADDITION TO AWARDING GRANTS TO LOCAL NONPROFITS ASSISTING SENIORS, CRESSWIND COMMUNITY FUND BOARD ALSO APPROVES AND SUPPORTS INTERNAL PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS LIVING IN CRESSWIND. THIS INCLUDES SPECIAL PROJECTS SUCH AS "HELP ME PLEASE", THE CRESSWINDS BENCH PROJECT, PROVIDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVING RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES.

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 November 6, 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 September 2015.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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