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Giles County Christian Service Mission Inc

EIN 54-0786078 · Pearisburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GILES COUNTY CHRISTIAN SERVICE MISSION IS A DULY INCORPORATED AGENCY. THAT AGENCY IS IN A HELPING MINISTRY THAT IS RESTRICTED IN FOCUS. WE ARE HERE TO MINISTER TO PERSONS WHO FACE CHRONIC NEED DUE TO LOW, FIXED INCOME OR EMERGENCY NEED DUE TO SUDDEN LOSS OF INCOME OR PROPERTY. THE GILES COUNTY CHRISTIAN SERVICE MISSION OPERATES AS A THRIFT STORE TO SERVE OUR CLIENTS. CLOTHING, FOOD, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ARE DONATED TO US. VOUCHERS ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY BASED ON INCOME. CLIENTS USE VOUCHERS TO PURCHASE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. A PORTION OF DONATED ITEMS ARE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC TO COVER OPERATING COSTS. FOOD IS BOTH DONATED AND PURCHASED WITH DOLLAR DONATIONS TO PROVIDE FREE FOOD BOXES TO OUR CLIENTS. NO GOODS, OTHER THAN FOOD, ARE PURCHASED DIRECTLY.

Income
$303,083
Spending
$276,660
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
11
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$40,710, operations d

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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% 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: 67 out of 100.

  • 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $163,465 spent. OUR THRIFT STORE IS OPEN 36 HOURS A WEEK TO SERVE OUR CLIENTS. CLOTHING, FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ARE DONATED TO THE MISSION. VOUCHERS ARE PROVIDED TO INCOME QUALIFIED CLIENTS TO PURCHASE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. FOOD IS PROVIDED FREE TO THESE CLIENTS. CLIENT FAMILIES USED VOUCHERS TO PURCHASE GOODS. VOUCHERS ARE PROVIDED QUARTERLY FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THE THRIFT SHOP HOUSES AN OFFICE FOR NEW RIVER COMMUNITY ACTION TO PROVIDE FURTHER CLIENT SERVICES INCLUDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING. THE PUBLIC ALSO TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE EXTREME VALUE PRICING OF DONATED CLOTHES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. TOTAL SALES ALLOW US TO PAY WAGES AND OCCUPATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE THRIFT SHOP. FOOD IS NEVER SOLD AND WE DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FOR RESALE.
  2. $35,230 spent. THE MISSION PROVIDED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF DIRECT PAYMENT TO VENDORS FOR RENT AND UTILITIES THAT HELPED NUMEROUS FAMILIES. THE MISSION FACILITY HOUSES AN OFFICE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION OF THE NEW RIVER VALLEY. THEIR AGENT COORDINATES ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS WITH OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING. THESE INSTANCES OF ASSISTANCE PREVENTED UTILITY DISCONNECTS AND/OR EVICTIONS.
  3. THE MISSION FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTED NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO OUR CLIENTS. IN ADDITION, SENIOR FOOD BOXES SOURCED THROUGH THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM ARE DISTRIBUTED EACH MONTH.
  4. $52,171 spent. THE MISSION MANAGES THE GILES COUNTY ANGEL TREE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR CHILDREN OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THESE GIFTS ARE PRIMARILY DONATED TOWARD SPECIFIC WISH LISTS ADOPTED BY DONORS. FUNDS ARE ALSO DONATED TO US TO PURCHASE ITEMS WHERE DONATED GIFTS DO NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS THE WISH LIST. WE ORGANIZE THE EFFORT AND ASSEMBLE THE GIFTS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED GIFTS TO NUMEROUS CHILDREN AND ELDERLY ADULTS IN LOCAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. THE MISSION MAINTAINS A RESTRICTED FUND TO REIMBURSE PUBLIC EDUCATORS FOR MATERIALS DONATED TO NEEDY STUDENTS.
  5. THE MISSION MANAGES THE GILES COUNTY ANGEL TREE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR CHILDREN OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THESE GIFTS ARE PRIMARILY DONATED TOWARD SPECIFIC WISH LISTS ADOPTED BY DONORS. FUNDS ARE ALSO DONATED TO US TO PURCHASE ITEMS WHERE DONATED GIFTS DO NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS THE WISH LIST. WE ORGANIZE THE EFFORT AND ASSEMBLE THE GIFTS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED GIFTS TO NUMEROUS CHILDREN AND ELDERLY ADULTS IN LOCAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. THE MISSION MAINTAINS A RESTRICTED FUND TO REIMBURSE PUBLIC EDUCATORS FOR MATERIALS DONATED TO NEEDY STUDENTS.

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 April 1966.

    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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