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Keep Cobb Beautiful Inc

EIN 58-1659192 · Marietta, GA

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

What it says it does

PROMOTING STEWARDSHIP OF OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH LITTER PREVENTION, BEAUTIFICATION, RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

Independent board
5 of 25
0 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
0 of 5
Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$13,842 spent. LITTER PREVENTION - ADOPT-A-MILE PROGRAM LITTER IS AN UNATTRACTIVE PROBLEM ON UR ROADWAYS. ITS UNSIGHTLY, EXPENSIVE TO REMOVE AN POSES A THREAQT TO OUR MOTORISTS, NATURAL HABITATS, WILDLIFE AND OUR SOURCE OF WATER. PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS VISIBLE REMINDERS TO THOSE WHO DRIVE OUR ROADWAYS THAT WE ARE ALL STEWARDS OF THELAND. AAM IS AN EXCELLENT WAY FOR GROUPS TO WORK TOGETHER TO KEEP COBB BEAUTIFUL. COBB COUNTY HAS BEEN REPUTED AS NOE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTHEAST. NEIGHBORHOOD SWEEP- NEIGHBORHOOD CLEEAN SWEEPS AE COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, OFFERING CITIZENS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN KEEPING THE COMMUNITY CLEAN. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF COUNTY CREWS, RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO AID IN REDUCING LITTER VIOLATIONS. RECYCLING & HOUSEHOLD WASTE EVENT (HHW) KCB HOSTS FREE COMMUNITY RECYCLING EVENTS. ITEMS SUCH AS ELECTRONICS, HOUSEHOLD TEXTILES, PAPER SHREDDING, ETC ARE COLLECTED FROM COMMUNITY AND PROPERLY HANDLED FOR RECYCLING.

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

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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on February 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2016.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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