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Daybreak Inc

EIN 57-0760670 · Columbia, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF DAYBREAK IS TO EMPOWER WOMEN, MEN, AND FAMILIES IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO CHOOSE THE MOST POSITIVE, HEALTHY, ABUNDANT LIFE FOR THEMSELVES AND THE UNBORN BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT SEXUAL HEALTH AND PREGNANCY

Income
$587,907
Spending
$349,344
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
42.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$36,778, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 42.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $268,165 spent. WE SEEK TO BEST EMPOWER OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THREE STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS: 1)PREVENTION: TO ENCOURAGE SEXUAL INTEGRITY, SELF - RESPECT AND ABUNDANT LIFE DECISION MAKING IN PRE-TEEN, TEEN AND COLLEGE AGE YOUTH THROUGH CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAMS. 2) INTERVENTION: FOSTER A PROFESSIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT TO CONSULT WITH WOMEN, MEN AND FAMILIES REGARDING THEIR MEDICAL AND PREGNANCY RELATED NEEDS DURING A CRITICAL TIME. PROVIDE SOUND INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MAKE A CONFIDENT DECISION, RECEIVE HEALING AND ESTABLISH A FOUNDATION FOR LIFE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS MOVING FORWARD. 3) ATTENTION: MEET THE ONGOING LIFE SKILL NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS DIRECTLY THROUGH DAYBREAK PROGRAMS AND INDIRECTLY BY PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT EXCEL IN THOSE AREAS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 1985.

    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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