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Unity Communtiy Action Council Inc

EIN 58-0964520 · Montezuma, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
20
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$23,084, ex. director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 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 September 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)
  1. COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT PROVIDES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE AREA OF NUTRITION, ENERGY, HOUSING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND NON-CSS SUPPORT SERVICES.
  2. WEATHERIZATION GRANTS PROVIDE FUNDS FOR INSULATION, DOORS, WINDOWS, AND OTHER MATERIALS TO PREVENT INFILTRATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING UTILITY BILLS FOR QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CRITICAL ANTI-POVERTY AND HOUSING-STABILITY SERVICES THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) AND WEATHERIZATION (WX) PROGRAMS. THROUGH CSBG, THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERED CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO HELP REDUCE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY. SERVICES INCLUDED FINANCIAL-STABILITY COACHING, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS, AND DIRECT SUPPORT FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS. THROUGH THE WX PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION IMPROVED THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY OF ELIGIBLE HOMES BY PERFORMING ENERGY AUDITS, INSTALLING INSULATION, SEALING AIR LEAKS, AND COMPLETING HEALTH AND SAFETY REPAIRS. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS HELPED STABILIZE VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS, REDUCE ENERGY BURDENS, AND IMPROVE LONG- TERM HOUSING CONDITIONS FOR FAMILIES WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA DURING THE TAX YEAR.
  4. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CRITICAL ANTI-POVERTY AND HOUSING-STABILITY SERVICES THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) AND WEATHERIZATION (WX) PROGRAMS. THROUGH CSBG, THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERED CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO HELP REDUCE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY. SERVICES INCLUDED FINANCIAL-STABILITY COACHING, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS, AND DIRECT SUPPORT FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS. THROUGH THE WX PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION IMPROVED THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY OF ELIGIBLE HOMES BY PERFORMING ENERGY AUDITS, INSTALLING INSULATION, SEALING AIR LEAKS, AND COMPLETING HEALTH AND SAFETY REPAIRS. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS HELPED STABILIZE VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS, REDUCE ENERGY BURDENS, AND IMPROVE LONG- TERM HOUSING CONDITIONS FOR FAMILIES WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA DURING THE TAX YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 August 1968.

    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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