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Decatur Cooperative Ministry

EIN 58-1082247 · Decatur, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DECATUR COOPERATIVE MINISTRY HELPS FAMILIES FACING HOMELESSNESS SETTLE INTO SAFE, STABLE HOMES AND BUILD HEALTHY LIVES FILLED WITH PEACE, HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
16

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $954,384 spent. HAGARS HOUSE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILY WITH CHILDREN: HOUSING SERVICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF EMERGENCY SHELTER,TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, RAPID RE-HOUSING AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. THROUGH THESE PROJECTS DECATUR COOPERATIVE MINISTRY OFFERS A RANGE OF EMERGENCY, INTERIM AND PERMANENT HOUSING OPTIONS TO FAMILIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER, HAGARS HOUSE, OFFERS EMERGENCY NIGHT SHELTER AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH MINOR CHILDREN. THE 5 ROOM, 30 BED SHELTER PROVIDES SAFE, COMFORTABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR UP TO 90 DAYS OF PROJECT ENROLLMENT. FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO DAILY SHOWERS, A TECHNOLOGY CENTER, LAUNDRY FACILITIES AND TWO MEALS PER DAY. THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM, FAMILY HOUSE, OFFERS UP TO SIX MONTHS OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH COMPOUND BARRIERS TO HOUSING STABILITY. WE OPERATE FOUR SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES AND APARTMENTS THROUGHOUT DEKALB COUNTY.
  2. $176,224 spent. PROJECT TAKE CHARGE: PROJECT TAKE CHARGE OFFERS HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME AND AT-RISK SENIORS, VETERANS, AND FAMILIES. CLIENTS WITH A DOCUMENTABLE THREAT OF EVICTION, FORECLOSURE, OR UTILITY DISCONNECTION MAY RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COVER RENT, MORTGAGE, AND UTILITIES. PTC ALSO OFFERS FOOD SECURITY TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A FOOD PANTRY AND THREE FOOD COOPERATIVES. ALL CLIENTS WHO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ATTEND A THREE-PART FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COURSE. CULMINATING WITH A ONE-ON- ONE BUDGETING CONSULTATION, THE COURSE OFFERS PARTICIPANTS THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 April 1970.

    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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