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United Methodist Childrens Home of North Georgia Conference Inc

EIN 58-0632081 · Tucker, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO RESTORE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FROM TRAUMA THROUGH JESUS CHRIST (SEE SCHEDULE O).

Income
$9.5 million
Spending
$13.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
128
Volunteers
432
Highest pay
$312,793, president and ceo

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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 16 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (3)
  1. $3.2 million spent. WELLROOT FAMILY SERVICES SUPPORTS YOUTH FROM INFANCY THROUGH EARLY ADULTHOOD, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE SO THEY CAN REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL THROUGH THE LOVE AND SUPPORT OF A HEALTHY HOME AND RESILIENT COMMUNITY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, WE SERVED 3,855 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH FAMILY SERVICES, YOUTH SERVICES, FOSTER CARE, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND COMMUNITY TRAINING.FAMILY SERVICES:IN FY25, WELLROOT EXPANDED ITS EVIDENCE-BASED FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAMS TO SERVE MORE GEORGIA FAMILIES BY GROWING ITS FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY TEAM AND LAUNCHING HEALTHY FAMILIES METRO ATLANTA. THIS EXPANSION ENABLED WELLROOT TO PROVIDE EARLY INTERVENTION AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED OF THERAPY, GUIDANCE, AND CARE. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:118 MOTHERS WERE SUPPORTED THROUGH HOME VISITATION PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE CHILD WELL-BEING, PARENTAL BONDING, AND THE PREVENTION OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT. 623 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY, A HOME-BASED THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION PROVEN TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS AND REDUCE BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. 40 PARENTS AND CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED WITH SAFE HOUSING AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT, ENSURING STABILITY AND A PATH TO LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  2. $4.3 million spent. FOSTER CARE:IN FY25, WELLROOT TRAINED AND SUPPORTED 63 FOSTER FAMILIES AND PROVIDED HOUSING AND RESPITE CARE FOR 105 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. 58% OF DISCHARGED CHILDREN ACHIEVED PERMANENCY THROUGH REUNIFICATION OR ADOPTION. 71% OF NEWLY LICENSED HOMES WERE OPEN TO CARING FOR TEENS AGES 13 AND OLDER.
  3. $3.4 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES:WELLROOT CONTINUED ITS CRITICAL SUPPORT FOR YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. OUR PROGRAMS HOUSED AND SUPPORTED 53 YOUNG ADULTS, EQUIPPING THEM WITH LIFE SKILLS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT.COMMUNITY TRAINING:IN OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO PREVENTION AND RESILIENCE-BUILDING, WELLROOT EDUCATED 1,931 INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALSTHROUGH OUR SUITE OF EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING PROGRAMS.

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

  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 November 6, 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 June 2025.

    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 May 1940.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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