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Center Point Ga Inc

EIN 58-1022054 · Gainesville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN HALL COUNTY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, COUNSELING, MENTORING AND PREVENTION.

Income
$862,051
Spending
$965,943
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 44%
Employees
14
Volunteers
144

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 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.

  • 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 December 31, 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. $271,560 spent. COUNSELING: THE CENTER'S COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL, HIGH QUALITY, MULTICULTURAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN GAINESVILLE AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE GOAL IS TO BE A SAFE PLACE FOR FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE RECONCILIATION, HOPE AND HEALING. TO THIS END, THE PROGRAM SPECIALIZES IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN, FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND COUPLES ON A VARIETY OF ISSUES WITHIN A CARING AND CONFIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT.
  2. $87,651 spent. MENTORING: THE CENTER'S MENTOR PROGRAM RECRUITS AND TRAINS CARING ADULTS TO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH STUDENTS IN LOCAL AREA SCHOOLS. THE MENTORS AGREE TO MEET WITH THEIR STUDENTS ONCE A WEEK FOR THE DURATION OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR AND FOCUS ON IMPROVING ACADEMICS, ATTENDANCE, BEHAVIOR, PEER RELATIONS, AND BONDING WITH SCHOOL. MENTORS RECEIVE A TWO-HOUR TRAINING SESSION AND BACKGROUND CHECK. ONCE TRAINED, THE MENTOR CHOOSES THE SCHOOL OR CLUB IN WHICH THEY WOULD LIKE TO SERVE. PROGRAM EVALUATIONS ARE CONSISTENTLY POSITIVE AND DEMONSTRATE STUDENT IMPROVEMENT.
  3. $357,019 spent. PREVENTION EDUCATION: CLASSROOM BASED EDUCATION: THIS IS A CLASSROOM-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY AND SAFE RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING AMONG TEENS. IT IS CURRENTLY OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 10-12 AT LOCAL AREA SCHOOLS. THE EVIDENCED-BASED CURRICULUM, CHOOSING THE BEST JOURNEY, EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE SAFE AND POSITIVE CHOICES. LESSONS THAT ARE COVERED INCLUDE: SETTING GOALS, MAKING THE BEST DECISIONS, AVOIDING PREGNANCY, AVOIDING STDS, DEVELOPING THE BEST RELATIONSHIPS, CHOOSING ABSTINENCE UNTIL MARRIAGE, OVERCOMING THE PRESSURE AND BEING ASSERTIVE. IN ADDITION, BABY THINK IT OVER INFANT SIMULATOR DOLLS PROVIDE TEENS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES AND REALITIES OF BEING A TEEN PARENT. PREGNANT & PARENTING SUPPORT & EDUCATION: THIS IS A WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WHO ARE PREGNANT OR ALREADY HAVE CHILDREN. THESE GROUPS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDENTS TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL, REDUCE SUBSEQUENT PREGNANCIES, ENSURE HEALTHY PREGNANCIES AND BABIES, IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS AND REDUCE EARLY CHILDHOOD ABUSE. SMART GIRLS/WISE GUYS: THIS IS AN ABSTINENCE-BASED EDUCATION GROUP OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 10-12 AT LOCAL AREA SCHOOLS. THESE GROUPS MEET WEEKLY FOR ONE SEMESTER, SERVING 7 TO 10 STUDENTS AT A TIME. THESE GROUPS PROVIDE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE, THE TOOLS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM THOSE WHO WISH TO EXPLOIT AND THE ESTEEM TO VIEW THEIR FUTURE POTENTIAL ACCURATELY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 October 1969.

    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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