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Neighborhood Christian Centers Inc

EIN 58-1394456 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTIAN CENTER'S ("NCC") MISSION IS TO GUIDE THOSE IN NEED TOWARD STABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH COMPASSIONATE, CHRIST-CENTERED MINISTRIES AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS. NCC HAS CREATED AND OPERATES PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THOSE UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORS WHOM THEY ARE PRIVILEGED TO SERVE.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
190
Volunteers
886
Highest pay
$172,726, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 95% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    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

    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 June 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. $2.3 million spent. COMPASSIONATE SERVICES:EMERGENCY AID CONSISTING OF CLOTHES, FOOD, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITIES AND FUNERAL ASSISTANCE FOR MORE THAN 25,180 INDIVIDUALS MOBILE PANTRY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MID-SOUTH FOOD BANK, PROVIDES FOOD TO SPECIFIC ZIP CODES LACKING CONVENIENT FOOD SOURCES CHRISTMAS OUTREACH SERVICES (10,000+ FOOD BASKETS, TOY STORE)
  2. $1.1 million spent. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT TO SUCCEED ("YES"):(649 INDIVIDUALS)CONTINUUM OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FROM HOME TO SCHOOL GUIDES NCC CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, SUPPORTS NCC'S GOAL TO EXPAND COLLEGE, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH HOMEWORK SUPPORT, TUTORING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, MENTORING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, A VARIETY OF SUMMER EXPERIENCES. ALL EXPERIENCES ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, COLLEGE ENTRY, GRADUATION, CAREER CHOICES AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP FROM NCC
  3. $860,422 spent. ADULT & FAMILY SERVICES : (2,520 INDIVIDUALS)HOLISTIC HOME AND NEIGHBOR ENGAGEMENT:ONE-ON-ONE FAMILY ASSESSMENTS TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES AND NEEDS LOVE BUILDERS:MARRIAGE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO HELP COUPLES DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN STABLE FAMILIESADULT EDUCATION AND WELLNESS:MEN AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS THAT EMPHASIZE JOB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, GED PREPARATION, LIFE SKILLS AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS SITE BASED SERVICES:OUTREACH LOCATIONS IN SPECIFIC NEIGHBORHOODS WITH TARGETED PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE OVERALL GENERAL NEEDS OF THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS
  4. $616,886 spent. SITE BASED SERVICES:OUTREACH LOCATIONS IN SPECIFIC NEIGHBORHOODS WITH TARGETED PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE OVERALL/GENERAL NEEDS OF THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 June 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 1980.

    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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