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Cabarrus Cooperative Christian Ministry Inc

EIN 56-1320818 · Kannapolis, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To respond to the growing need in our community by providing immediate assistance to residents of Concord, Kannapolis, and Cabarrus County, NC who are experiencing crisis in the areas of food, shelter or finances while providing them access to resources that will empower them to move beyond crisis.

Income
$8.2 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
117
Volunteers
1,111
Highest pay
$112,349, chief executive

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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    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 (3)
  1. $4.0 million spent. Housing Programs: Families that are deprived of safe and affordable housing cannot adequately store and prepare food, sustain proper hygiene or achieve adequate sleep, make routine medical appointments, or even maintain a regimen of proper medications.They cannot support the tasks necessary to encourage success in school or performance in the workplace, and they cannot establish the stability to participate in after-school activities or community life. The largest population of growth among the homeless in Cabarrus County is families with children, while the fastest growing homeless population is senior adults. CCMs housing programs served 21 families this year (including 45 children), providing safe housing, nutritious meals, tutoring for students, educational and training opportunities for parents, and case management resources to resident families. 90% of these families progressed within our model or moved to other safe/stable housing, and 74% of the families improved their household financial status. CCM restores hope in the lives of individuals and families facing hardship due to adverse life circumstances. CCMs food and financial services provide relief, in a Christ-centered environment, while our structured housing program guides families towards personal and financial stability.
  2. $2.4 million spent. Food Assistance: CCM recognizes food insecurity creates stress in nay household that distracts families from activities that would otherwise improve health and everyday stability. Alternatively, children, especially those 0-5 that benefit from good nutrition more often experience healthy cognitive development leading to improved household stability.CCMs network of food pantries provides access to nutritious food within 15 minutes of all Cabarrus County residents. This network, combined with a series of mobile food pantries, distributed groceries to 85,812 people this year (including 27,312 children), totaling 1,146,400 pounds of food. Our evening meal program also served nearly 11,060 prepared meals to individuals and families in Cabarrus County.
  3. $599,774 spent. Financial Assistance; The cycle of loss begins with loss of choices; which, to the one in crisis, feels like loss of control. It spirals quickly to loss of food security, and then loss of stability with monthly bills, as the cycle accelerates towards loss of utilities and loss of housing. CCMs financial services division is designed to intervene in the cycle of loss before it gains momentum. Initial contact through our online inquiry module and/or visits to our food pantries provides opportunity to address utility cut-off warnings or eviction notices before that cycle amplifies. Last year, 503 households (1,360 individuals) avoided utility cut-offs and / or evictions through CCMs financial services. CCMs comprehensive approach recognizes barriers to access in at least seven sectors of our local economy and community life. Our collaborative services model leverages the strengths of our local services network to remove barriers and provide access to vital resources in the community.

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 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 1982.

    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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