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Isothermal Planning and Development Corporation

EIN 56-1074128 · Rutherfordton, NC

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITHIN A FOUR-COUNTY REGION IN NORTH CAROLINA IN PLANNING FOR COMMON NEEDS, COOPERATING FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT, AND COORDINATING FOR SOUND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT. ISOTHERMAL ADMINISTERS A WIDE VARIETY OF GOVERNMENT GRANTS.

Income
$13.9 million
Spending
$13.7 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
33
Highest pay
$147,348, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (science, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (science, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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

    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

    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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $7.0 million spent. ISOTHERMAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADMINISTERS GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS TO A FOUR-COUNTY REGION FOR HOUSING PROGRAMS. THE EXPENSES SHOWN ARE INCURRED IN THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM.
  2. $1.4 million spent. ISOTHERMAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADMINISTERS GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS TO A FOUR-COUNTY REGION FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THE EXPENSES SHOWN ARE INCURRED IN THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM.
  3. $3.3 million spent. ISOTHERMAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADMINISTERS GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS TO A FOUR-COUNTY REGION FOR SERVICES TO THE AGING. THE EXPENSES SHOWN ARE INCURRED IN THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM.
  4. $1.1 million spent. ISOTHERMAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADMINISTERS GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS TO A FOUR-COUNTY REGION FOR A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS. THE EXPENSES SHOWN ARE INCURRED IN THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAMS. EXPENSES 1,108,921 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 AND REVENUES OF 1,578,276.
  5. ISOTHERMAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADMINISTERS GOVERNMENTAL GRANTS TO A FOUR-COUNTY REGION FOR A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS. THE EXPENSES SHOWN ARE INCURRED IN THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAMS. EXPENSES 1,108,921 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0 AND REVENUES OF 1,578,276.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(3) charitable organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 June 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 February 1975.

    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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