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Middle Georgia Community Action Agency Inc

EIN 58-1192477 · Warner Robins, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE AGENCY IS TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN MIDDLE GEORGIA BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND PROMOTE LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

Income
$25.4 million
Spending
$25.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
321
Volunteers
896
Highest pay
$209,310, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 77% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 May 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 (4)
  1. $14.1 million spent. HEAD START IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN AGES THREE TO FIVE AND THEIR FAMILIES. HEAD START PROVIDES A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN AND A SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR THE PARENTS. RECOGNIZING THAT THE PARENTS ARE A CHILD'S FIRST TEACHER. HEAD START WORKS TO EMPOWER THE PARENT FOR A LIFE LONG ROLE IN THE CHILD'S MATURATION PROCESS.
  2. $3.7 million spent. ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES A ONE TIME ANNUAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENT FOR ELIGIBLE LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THESE FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE WINTER SEASON EACH YEAR AND ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO CONTAINS AN EMERGANCY ENERGY COMPONENT. COOLING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN SUFFICIENT FUNDIN IS AVAILABLE.
  3. $2.2 million spent. THE AGENCY'S SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL, SAFETY, WELLNESS, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO OLDER INDIVIDUALS. THE FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY MIDDLE GEORGIA REGIONAL COMMISSION THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
  4. $2.7 million spent. CHILD NUTRITION- TO SUPPLEMENT BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACKS FOR HEAD START CHILDREN. 5311 TRANSPORTATION- TO PROVIDE FARE BASED, DEMAND RESPONSE, RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTERS- PROVIDE VARIOUS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE CLIENT HOUSEHOLD'S OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. CHILD ACCESS - TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE ACCESS AND VISITATION BY NON CUSTODTIAL PARENTS WITH THEIR CHILDREN. WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS- PROVIDED TO REDUCE HEATING AND COOLING COSTA FOR LOWINCOME FAMILIES, PARTICULARLY FOR THE ELDERLY, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN BY IMPROVING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR THEIR HOMES, WHILE ENSURING THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY. OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS - TO SUPPLEMENT THE HEAD START PROGRAM. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS - TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ENERGY AND RENTAL PAYMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 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 May 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 1974.

    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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