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Allied Churches of Alamance County Inc

EIN 56-1553388 · Burlington, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE FOOD & SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS, OFFER SUPPORT TO THOSE THAT DESIRE TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE THEIR LIFE GOALS AND ASSIST OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY HOUSEHOLD UTILITY NEEDS.

Income
$839,923
Spending
$804,989
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
12
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$80,557, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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, 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 (3)
  1. $563,703 spent. HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - PROVIDE SHELTER AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE VARIOUS SUBPOPULATIONS OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. THE AGENCY SERVED 389 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING EMERGENCY SHELTER IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024.
  2. $193,104 spent. KITCHEN AND PANTRY SERVICES - OPERATE LUNCH AND DINNER SERVICES FOR SHELTER GUESTS AS WELL AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. MEALS ARE PROVIDED FOR SHELTER GUESTS THREE TIMES A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN SERVED 32,883 MEALS IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024.
  3. ACAC ASSISTED WITH SATIFSYING EMERGENCY UTILITY REQUESTS AND PROVIDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS OF ALAMANCE COUNTY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 September 2014.

    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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