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Catholic Charities of South Georgia Inc

EIN 58-1645225 · Savannah, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE CITY OF SAVANNAH. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE GREATER SAVANNAH AREA THROUGH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS WITH PERSONALIZED SUPPORT AND DIRECT AID. DIRECT SERVICES INCLUDE A SOUP KITCHEN, CLOTHING AND PERSONAL CARE SUPPLIES, GROCERY ASSISTANCE, PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE AND SCHOOL UNIFORM VOUCHERS. IT ALSO OFFERS A VITAL DOCUMENTS PROGRAM TO HELP PEOPLE OBTAIN CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND GA IDS, AND WORK SUPPORT SERVICES, BOTH INTENDED TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME MORE ECONOMICALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$549,353
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
30.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
6
Volunteers
34
Highest pay
$84,038, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 49% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% 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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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 (5)
  1. $542 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A SOUP KITCHEN LUNCH FOUR DAYS A WEEK FOR THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $125,713 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES TO CLIENTS INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH GROCERIES, PRESCRIPTIONS, CLOTHES, AND EMERGENCY BABY AND FAMILY NEEDS.
  3. $10,639 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO UNEMPLOYED WORKERS UNDER ITS "WORKERS EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAM." THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR JOB EMPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION FOR JOB APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS, APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, AND SKILLS TRAINING.
  4. $281,169 spent. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS OVERHEAD EXPRENSES RELATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSES 281,169.
  5. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS OVERHEAD EXPRENSES RELATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSES 281,169.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 1946.

    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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