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Religious Coalition for Community Renewal Inc

EIN 55-0670839 · Charleston, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOSTER SAFE, DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS FACED BY THE HOMELESS, THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS, AND LOW INCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
16
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$103,503, executive director

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

Weak: 43 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% 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 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 69 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    9 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. $320,389 spent. RENTAL HOUSING: RCCR OPERATES THE SMITH STREET STATION, A TWENTY-NINE (29) UNIT HOUSING FACILITY PROVIDING PERMANENT INDEPENDENT SINGLE OCCUPANCY FURNISHED EFFICIENCY APARTMENTS FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME PERSONS.
  2. $212,853 spent. RECOVERY HOUSING: RCCR OWNS AND OPERATES THE SAMARITAN INN, WHICH PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY HOUSING WITH SUPPORT SERVICES TO MEN RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER. THE INN HAS A CAPACITY TO SERVE TWELVE (12) MEN AT ONCE, AND THEY MAY STAY FOR UP TO EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS.
  3. $924,285 spent. HOME OWNERSHIP: RCCR CONDUCTS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND HOME OWNERSHIP COUNSELING PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT AFFORDABLE, SAFE AND WELL MAINTAINED HOME OWNERSHIP FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE SERVICE AREA OF KANAWHA, BOONE, PUTNAM, AND FAYETTE COUNTIES. INDIVIDUALS WHOSE INCOME IS EIGHTY (80%) PERCENT OR LESS THAN THE MEDIAN INCOME OF THE SERVICE AREA ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE HOME BUYING AND OWNERSHIP EDUCATION, BUDGET AND CREDIT COUNSELING, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING WITH DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE AND LOW INTEREST RATE LOANS TO QUALIFYING LOW INCOME HOME BUYERS.
  4. $220,199 spent. SOCIAL SERVICES - RCCR PROVIDES A MANAGED TRANSITIONAL STORAGE CENTER FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO SAFELY STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS, STREET OUTREACH, A CLOTHING BOUTIQUE, AND RAPID REHOUSING TO COVER RENTAL STARTUP COSTS.

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 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 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 May 1987.

    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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