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Community Improvement Coalition

EIN 58-1506967 · Forsyth, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Income
$839,197
Spending
$839,162
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
6
Highest pay
$42,416, asst directo

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

Fair: 66 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 51 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (5)
  1. $799,936 spent. USDA OFFICE OF SCHOOL READINESS- CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: FAMILY DAYCARE PROVIDERS PROVIDE MEAL REIMBURSE- MENT FOR CHILDREN AT LOW INCOME DAYCARE HOMES.
  2. $9,741 spent. USDA OFFICE OF SCHOOL READINESS- SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM: PROVIDE LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH FOOD, NUTRITION EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING.
  3. SAVE THE CHILDREN- PROVIDE LOW INCOME FAMILIES, 500 CHILDREN AND 250 SINGLE PARENTS, WITH FOOD, NUTRITION, EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING.
  4. YOUTH AWARENESS PROJECT- EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR 10TH TO 12TH GRADE LOW INCOME STUDENTS. SAT PREPARATION,READING AND MATH SKILLS AND DRUG, ALCOHOL AND PREGNANCY AWARENESS.
  5. YOUTH AWARENESS PROJECT- EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR 10TH TO 12TH GRADE LOW INCOME STUDENTS. SAT PREPARATION,READING AND MATH SKILLS AND DRUG, ALCOHOL AND PREGNANCY AWARENESS.

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? 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 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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