Christian Community Ministries of Kershaw County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Christian Community Ministries is a financial crisis ministry helping those who fall within our definition of crisis. Except for one paid administrator, we are a totally volunteer organization. We operate as an extension of the servant ministry of the cooperating Christian congregations in Kershaw County, SC.
- Income
- $239,574
- Spending
- $222,535
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 6.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $21,918, director, office manager
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 31% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% 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
Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 (4)
- $79,532 spent. To provide food assistance to people in financial crisis through our food pantry and monetary vouchers to be redeemed at local grocery store. During the year, the pantry provided nutritious groceries,to approximately 683 families and food vouchers to 36 seniors. On average, 64 households were served each month, distributing an estimated 683 pounds of food and $2,730 in food vouchers to seniors. This program ensures that vulnerable community members have consistent access to healthy meals, reducing the impact of poverty and food instability.
- $29,212 spent. To provide rental assistance to people in financial crisis. The organization offered rental assistance to individuals and families at risk of eviction or homelessness. Through direct payments to landlords and case support, the program helped 73 households retain safe, stable housing. Rent assistance reduced emergency shelter needs and prevented displacement, particularly for seniors, families with children, and individuals recovering from financial hardship due to unemployment, medical situations, or other crises.
- $68,755 spent. To provide utility assistance to people in financial crisis. The organization provided emergency financial support to low-income residents facing utility shut-offs or unsafe living conditions due to nonpayment of electric bills. This program assisted 195 households in preventing service disconnections and maintaining access to essential electricity for heating, cooling, and medical needs. By offering direct financial support and coordination with utility providers, this program helped stabilize families in crisis, protecting health, safety, and housing stability.
- $1,144 spent. To provide medical and dental financial assistance to people in financial crisis. Repair transportation to enable clients to remain employed
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1991.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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