George Washington Carver College Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 49% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Create Unity and Pride in our community while promoting self-sufficiency through education, training and employment
- Income
- $79,211
- Spending
- $138,392
- Spent on programs
- 49%
- Reserves
- 3.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 53%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 75% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1549% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (12)
- $50,262 spent. After School Program including Academics, Theater, Dance, and Music for 30 Middle School students in Randolph County
- $11,500 spent. Malcomb and Tammy Coley Scholarship Fund - The Malcomb and Tammy Coley Scholarship Fund has been established to support hardworking students who are determined to pursue higher education but face financial obstacles along the way. The scholarship reflects the Coleys' belief that a college degree should never be out of reach for someone willing to work for it.
- $2,200 spent. African Heritage Ball - Cultural event serving the community
- $1,269 spent. Oratorical Contest - Providing an opportunity for the community to share their oratorical skills and earn scholarship money.
- $897 spent. Community Day - Fun and fellowship for the community
- $582 spent. Veteran's Day - Celebrating our veterans.
- $501 spent. Community Angels -- Celebrate community heroes.
- $500 spent. Santa for Seniors - Family fun event with Santa providing gifts for the seniors in the community
- $326 spent. Daddy-Daughter Dance - Community event celebrating Dads and their daughters.
- Hattitudes - Contestants gather to show off their attitudes while modeling their hats. Celebrating the history of the church hat. Family fun.
- Warming shelter - Providing a warm place for the homeless to warm up and get a good meal.
- Sneaker Ball - Clean family fun.
Source: Form 990 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 2014.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Washington College (Chestertown, MD), EIN 52-0591691. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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