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Macon Citizens for the Handicapped Inc

EIN 58-1493475 · Franklin, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE RIGHTS AND NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; TO PERFORM ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; TO LOCATE AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION REGARDING PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$6.0 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
133
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$111,841, executive director

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

Fair: 69 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% 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 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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. $3.1 million spent. ICF-IID GROUP HOMES - MACON ICF-IID GROUP HOME, IOTLA STREET GROUP HOME, SMOKEY ICF-IID, AND WEBSTER GROUP HOME EACH SERVE SIX PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO NEED ICF-IID LEVEL OF CARE. UTILIZATION REVIEW IS DONE AT LEAST EVERY 180 DAYS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE USE OF BEDS. THE 24 ICF-IID RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM ACTIVE TREATMENT ON A CONTINUING BASIS. THE ICF'S EMPLOY TEN TO TWELVE FTE'S. COMPLETE ROOM AND BOARD ARE PROVIDED 24 HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR WITH 24 HOUR AWAKE STAFF. STAFF ASSIST WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON A CONTINUAL BASIS. TRANSPORTATION IS FURNISHED.
  2. $1.4 million spent. MACON CITIZENS ENTERPRISES - MCE IS A COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM WHICH SERVES APPROXIMATELY 53 CONSUMERS. MCE OFFERS EVALUATION, ADVP, AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES. PROGRAMS ARE INDIVIDUALIZED TO SERVE CONSUMERS IN THE MOST APPROPRIATE MANNER POSSIBLE AND ADAPTATIONS AND ACCOMMODATIONS ARE MADE AS NECESSARY. MCE PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED DAY SERVICES. TRANSPORTATION IS FURNISHED. MCH PROVIDES ALTERNATIVE FAMILY LIVING (AFL) SERVICES TO 9 INDIVIDUALS IN 1 LICENSED 3 BED HOME AND 5 UNLICENSED ONE BEDROOM HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $456,194 spent. DDA GROUP HOME - HARRISON AVENUE GROUP HOME SERVES SIX ADULT CONSUMERS 24 HOURS, 365 DAYS PER YEAR. ALTHOUGH THE FACILITY IS STAFFED 24 HOURS PER DAY, THIRD SHIFT IS A SLEEP OVER SHIFT. RESIDENTS ARE TAUGHT ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS WHICH HELP PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE. ROOM AND BOARD ARE FURNISHED. TRANSPORTATION IS FURNISHED.
  4. $352,406 spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING - THE YONCE HOUSE IS AN INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM WHICH HOUSES THREE PERSONS. BECAUSE OF PHYSICAL AND HEALH IMPAIRMENTS, THE HOUSE IS STAFFED TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PER DAY ALTHOUGH THIRD SHIFT IS A SLEEP-OVER POSITION. RESIDENTS CONTINUE TO TRAIN IN AREAS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE. ROOM AND BOARD ARE FURNISHED AS IS TRANSPORTATION.

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 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 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 March 1983.

    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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