Macon Program for Progress Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MACON PROGRAM FOR PROGRESS LEADS AND COLLABORATES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES.
- Income
- $8.9 million
- Spending
- $8.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 77%
- Employees
- 162
- Volunteers
- 259
- Highest pay
- $111,090, executive director
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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $4.2 million spent. HEAD START - PRODUCES OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SO THEY CAN LIVE SATISFYING, PRODUCTIVE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES. A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH ADDRESSES EDUCATION, SOCIAL, HEALTH, NUTRITION, ADULT DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH BASED ON FAMILYNEEDS. THESE INCLUDE INCOME, DISABILITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, AND OTHER SPECIFIC NEEDS. INCLUDES CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH A DEVELOPMENTAL DAY PROGRAM GRANT TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE THREE AND PRACTICES FULL INCLUSION IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAMS.
- $2.2 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH JOB TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND JOB SEEKING SKILLS FOR ADULTS AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO AND INFORMATION ABOUT MACON PROGRAM FOR PROGRESS SERVICES AS WELL AS SERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHER AGENCIES. ALSO PROVIDESSELECT, EVIDENCE-BASED, NON-MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES AND REDUCE HEALTHCARE COSTS.
- $770,462 spent. HOUSING - PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH MONTHLY RENT AND UTILITY PAYMENTS FOR QUALIFIED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
- $434,731 spent. CHILD FOOD - ALL HEAD START CHILDREN 0 TO 5 YEARS OLD ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CACFP FOOD PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOODS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELLNESS, HEALTHY GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN. HEAD START CHILDREN RECEIVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND AFTERNOON SNACK EACH DAY OF ATTENDANCE.
- $205,576 spent. SMART START - IMPROVES QUALITY OF CHILDCARE, MAKES CHILDCARE MORE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AND OFFERS FAMILY SUPPORT.
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
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 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 June 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 January 1965.
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.
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