Geddie-Cole Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the Geddie-Cole Center, Inc. is to provide a "safe-haven" location and atmosphere for young people, an alternative to drugs, gangs, and crime. Activities include Christian music and videos, puppet ministries, mime ministries, all supervised by Christian adult who are available for counseling. The Geddie-Cole Center hosts movies and concerts that are attended by over 3,500 young people each year. The center also distributes sandwiches to more than 2,400 people in addition to over 300 full meals that were served through its Thanksgiving Outreach program.
- Income
- $45,298
- Spending
- $64,642
- Reserves
- 42 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
- $62,302 spent. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025, OVER 5,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED THE ORGANIZATION'S FOOD AND OUTREACH MISSIONS. PARTNERSHIPS CONTINUED WITH DOLLAR GENERAL,CAMPBELLS, SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN TRANSPORT, CARLY'S IGA, PEPSI OF BENNETTVILLE AND FLORENCE, ST. JOHNS UMC, AMERICAN LEGION, HOPE HOUSE, BENNETTSVILLE COMMUNITY KITCHEN, PENSKE TRUCKS, NORTH VIEW HARVEST, FIRE BAPTIZED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH AND SAUER BRANDS. THESE PARTNERSHIPS ALLOWED THE ORGANIZATION TO SERVICE 30 OTHER MISSIONS AND FOOD BANKS. SERVED OVER 4,500 PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR FOOD AND OUTREACH MISSIONS. WE PARTNERED WITH CAMPBELL SOUP, SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN TRANSPORT, DOLLAR GENERAL, CARLY'S IGA, PEPSI OF FLORENCE AND BENNETTSVILLE, ST. JOHNS UMC, ST. LUKES UMC ALONG WITH MANY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE PROVIDED FOOD AND CLOTHING. WE WERE BLESSED TO GIVE OUT 600 THANKSGIVING DINNERS AND "LIGHTS ON MAIN WITH SANTA, ELVES, FROSTY, REINDEER, AND THE GRINCH IN ADDITION TO GREAT CHRISTMAS MUSIC. MANY LOCAL CITIZENS VOLUNTEERED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. WE LOOK FORWARD TO 2026 AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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