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Coptic Orthodox Charities Inc

EIN 55-0790330 · Clearwater, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST, REFUGEES, ASLYEES, ABUSED SPOUSES, IMMIGRANTS & THEIR FAMILIES, AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO ACHIEVE SELF SUFFICIENCY THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS SUCH AS REFUGEE RECEPTION AND PLACEMENT, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, ESSENTIAL TRANSLATION & INTERPRETATION SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, AND REFERRALS TO AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
14
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$110,752, president

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 140% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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. $2.0 million spent. REFUGEE RECEPTION AND PLACEMENT SERVICES: - PROVIDES NEWLY ARRIVING REFUGEES WITH FURNISHED HOUSING, ORIENTATION SERVICES, FOOD, CLOTHING, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND ASSISTANCE FINDING EMPLOYMENT. THE AGENCY'S IMPORTANT WORK ENSURES CLIENTS' PROGRESS TOWARDS SELF- SUFFICIENCY. SERVICES INCLUDES CASE FILE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE, PRE-ARRIVAL SERVICES THAT INCLUDE APARTMENT SET-UP, PURCHASE OF FURNITURE, FOOD, HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS, PREPARATION FOR APPROPRIATE HOT MEALS, AIRPORT RECEPTION, TRANSPORTATION TO THEIR NEW HOME, HOUSING ORIENTATION/PERSONAL SAFETY, AND CLOTHING AS APPROPRIATE. OTHER KEY SERVICES INCLUDE CONDUCTING INTAKE AND ORIENTATION INTERVIEWS, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A RESETTLEMENT PLAN AND EMPLOYMENT PLAN DURING THE FIRST 30 DAYS, AND MONITORING THAT PLAN; PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ORIENTATION WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ARRIVAL; OBTAINING SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, BUS PASSES, ENROLLING REFUGEE CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR THE ADULTS; ORIENTATING TO THE LOCAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM; ORIENTATION TO THE BUS SYSTEM, AND COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL MOTOR SAFETY LAWS (SEATBELT, CHILD SEATS, AND NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS PER VEHICLE). ADDITIONALLY, PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION AND JOB PLACEMENT, INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF SUFFICIENCY IN AMERICAN SOCIETY, IMPORTANCE TO BE ON TIME FOR JOB INTERVIEWS AND ACCEPTING ANY JOB OFFER TO ENSURE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IMMIGRATION SERVICES: - PROVIDES SURVIVORS OF TORTURE, REFUGEES, ASYLEES, IMMIGRANTS AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITH AFFORDABLE IMMIGRATION SERVICES INCLUDING CONSULTATION, ASSESSMENT, AND IMMIGRATION CASE MANAGEMENT. THE SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING APPLICATION FOR POLITICAL ASYLUM, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, SPOUSE ABUSE APPLICATIONS, VISA EXTENSIONS REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS, NATURALIZATION, WORK AUTHORIZATION, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT, CHANGE OF STATUS, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, REPLACEMENT OF IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS, VISA PERTAINING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS,AND RELIGIOUS VISA APPLICATION. THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS (BIA) RECOGNIZES THE AGENCY FOR THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SERVICE TO THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY AND AS HAVING QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED BIA ACCREDITED STAFF. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES REFERRALS TO AFFORDABLE AND APPROPRIATE LEGAL REPRESENTATION RELATED TO VARIOUS DISCRIMINATION, FAMILY LAW, AND CRIMINAL RELATED ISSUES. ASSISTANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH REFERRALS TO THE REFUGEES, ASYLEES, IMMIGRANTS AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WHO FACE LEGAL AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL SYSTEMS TO ENSURE CLIENTS ARE CONNECTED WITH APPROPRIATE HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS. EDUCATION, SOCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: - PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE, FAMILY AND SMALL GROUP ORIENTATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS, SURVIVORS OF TORTURE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS TO PROMOTE LONG TERM ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVE RESETTLEMENT. THE PROGRAM GOALS ARE: TO RESTORE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE OF CLIENTS BY MEETING THEIR BASIC NEEDS, FACILITATING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THEM AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND FOSTERING THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND ASSIMILATION INTO U.S. SOCIETY. TO RESTORE CLIENTS ATTACHMENTS TO, AND PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN, COMMUNITY, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS. TO FOSTER CONDITIONS THAT SUPPORTS THE CLIENTS' INTEGRATION INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE IMPACT OF AGE, GENDER, FAMILY STATUS, AND PAST EXPERIENCE. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO ASSIST CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE RESETTLEMENT AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. DIRECT SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, INTEGRATION ASSISTANCE, CULTURE INCLUSION, SOCIAL SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND REFERRALS TO AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES. REFUGEE RECEPTION AND PLACEMENT SERVICES: - PROVIDES NEWLY ARRIVING REFUGEES WITH FURNISHED HOUSING, ORIENTATION SERVICES, FOOD, CLOTHING, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND ASSISTANCE FINDING EMPLOYMENT. THE AGENCY'S IMPORTANT WORK ENSURES CLIENTS' PROGRESS TOWARDS SELF- SUFFICIENCY. SERVICES INCLUDES CASE FILE PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE, PRE-ARRIVAL SERVICES THAT INCLUDE APARTMENT SET-UP, PURCHASE OF FURNITURE, FOOD, HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS, PREPARATION FOR APPROPRIATE HOT MEALS, AIRPORT RECEPTION, TRANSPORTATION TO THEIR NEW HOME, HOUSING ORIENTATION/PERSONAL SAFETY, AND CLOTHING AS APPROPRIATE. OTHER KEY SERVICES INCLUDE CONDUCTING INTAKE AND ORIENTATION INTERVIEWS, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A RESETTLEMENT PLAN AND EMPLOYMENT PLAN DURING THE FIRST 30 DAYS, AND MONITORING THAT PLAN; PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ORIENTATION WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ARRIVAL; OBTAINING SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, BUS PASSES, ENROLLING REFUGEE CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR THE ADULTS; ORIENTATING TO THE LOCAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM; ORIENTATION TO THE BUS SYSTEM, AND COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL MOTOR SAFETY LAWS (SEATBELT, CHILD SEATS, AND NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS PER VEHICLE). ADDITIONALLY, PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION AND JOB PLACEMENT, INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF SUFFICIENCY IN AMERICAN SOCIETY, IMPORTANCE TO BE ON TIME FOR JOB INTERVIEWS AND ACCEPTING ANY JOB OFFER TO ENSURE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IMMIGRATION SERVICES: - PROVIDES SURVIVORS OF TORTURE, REFUGEES, ASYLEES, IMMIGRANTS AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITH AFFORDABLE IMMIGRATION SERVICES INCLUDING CONSULTATION, ASSESSMENT, AND IMMIGRATION CASE MANAGEMENT. THE SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING APPLICATION FOR POLITICAL ASYLUM, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, SPOUSE ABUSE APPLICATIONS, VISA EXTENSIONS REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS, NATURALIZATION, WORK AUTHORIZATION, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT, CHANGE OF STATUS, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, REPLACEMENT OF IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS, VISA PERTAINING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS,AND RELIGIOUS VISA APPLICATION. THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS (BIA) RECOGNIZES THE AGENCY FOR THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SERVICE TO THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY AND AS HAVING Q

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 January 2004.

    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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