Georgia Cooperative Council Inc
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What it says it does
THE GEORGIA COOPERATIVE COUNCILS ONGOING MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER COOPERATIVES AND TO EDUCATE GEORGIANS ABOUT COOPERATIVES AND THE VITAL ROLE THEY PLAY IN GROWING AND SUPPORTING THE NATIONS ECONOMY. COOPERATIVES ARE BUSINESSES THAT ARE OWNED AND OPERATED BY THEIR MEMBERS. THESE BUSINESSES NOT ONLY SERVE THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS, BUT THEY ALSO DEDICATE SUBSTANTIAL HUMAN AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES BEYOND THEIR BUSINESS FUNCTIONS. CONCERN FOR COMMUNITY IS A CORE GUIDING COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLE AND THE COMMUNITY COMMITMENT OF COOPERATIVES ENHANCES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE IN GEORGIAS CITIES AND TOWNS.
- Income
- $71,473
- Spending
- $61,575
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- PROMOTE AND FOSTER CORE MISSION OF THE GEORGIA COOPERATIVE'S COUNCIL THROUGH PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO COMMUNITY AND COOPERATIVE RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INSTITUTIONS.
- YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - THE PURPOSE OF THE 5-DAY CONFERENCE IS TO BUILD AND ENHANCE TEEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND FOR PARTICIPANTS TO LEARN THE ROLE COOPERATIVES PLAY IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. THE LEADERSHIP EVENT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PARTICIPANTS LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND TEAMWORK ABILITIES THROUGH A SERIES OF EXERCISES, TRAINING SESSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS.
- COUPLES CONFERENCE - THE CONFERENCE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COUPLES TO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND CREATE NEW FRIENDSHIPS WHILE LEARNING OF THE VARIOUS COOPERATIVES THAT OPERATE IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. COUPLES IN ATTENDANCE ARE SPONSORED BY MEMBERS OF THE GEORGIA CO-OP COUNCIL.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on September 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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