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Sisu of Georgia Inc

EIN 58-1622732 · Gainesville, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR TYPICAL PEERS THROUGH STATE-OF-THE ART EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, NURSING AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES IN AN INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
86
Volunteers
21

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: 34 out of 100.

  • 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

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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

    19 of 19 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 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 (2)
  1. $2.4 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION INTEGRATED LEARNING AND THERAPY: SISU OFFERS A TAILORED AND INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE WHERE CHILDREN WITH A VARIETY OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND DISABILITIES LEARN AND GROW IN A FULL INCLUSION PROGRAM WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE TYPICAL DEVELOPMENT. SISU BEGINS SERVING CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS SIX WEEKS OF AGE UP TO SIX YEARS WITH A STAFF TO STUDENT RATIO THAT AVERAGES ONE-TO-FOUR, INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS OCCUR FOR ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED. OUR WHOLE PERSON PROGRAM UTILIZES THE COORDINATED EFFORTS OF A PROFESSIONAL TEAM WITH DIVERSE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE. IN OUR CLASSROOM PROGRAM, CHILDREN RECEIVE EARLY EDUCATION INTERVENTION WITH DIFFERENTIATED TEACHING. ADDITIONALLY, SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN A VARIETY OF MODELS THAT INCLUDE TREATMENT AND COLLABORATION.
  2. FORM 990 PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: WITH TEACHING STAFF. STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM SKILLED NURSING STAFF AS WELL AS FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FROM A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER. FOR FAMILIES WHO DO NOT WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN A CENTER BASED CLASSROOM PROGRAM, CCAF ALSO OFFERS OUTPATIENT SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES. SISU HELPS INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITY LEVELS AND THEIR FAMILIES SUCCESSFULLY ADAPT AND GROW INTO A RICHER, MORE FRUITFUL HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LIFE.

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 June 1985.

    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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