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Atlanta Childrens Shelter Inc

EIN 58-1675299 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR FAMILIES FACING HOMELESSNESS BY BUILDING PATHWAYS TO LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND PROVIDING QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
29.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
26
Volunteers
469
Highest pay
$153,270, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    30 of 30 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 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 (2)
  1. $1.3 million spent. ATLANTA CHILDREN'S SHELTER IS A STATE LICENSED, NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN, AND A QUALITY RATED CHILDCARE CENTER. WE SERVED A TOTAL OF 56 HOMELESS CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OF 2024. OUR TEACHING STAFF AND LOCAL PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS PROVIDE A QUALITY, SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE STUDENTS, FOCUSING ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF THE STUDENT FROM INFANCY TO AGE SIX. QUARTERLY BRIGANCE ASSESSMENTS AND SCREENINGS SHOW THAT 74% OR 30 STUDENTS MET OR EXCEEDED DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES IN ALL AREAS OF LITERACY, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, LANGUAGE AND COGNITIVE. OPERATING APPROXIMATELY 245 DAYS ON CAMPUS ENSURES PARENTS HAVE A SAFE PLACE FOR THEIR CHILDREN SO THEY CAN WORK TOWARDS THEIR PERSONAL GOALS OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY. MORE THAN 48,600 MEALS WERE SERVED.
  2. $428,560 spent. THE SHELTER SERVED 40 FAMILIES, PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT AND RESOURCES TO SECURE HOUSING. OUR STEPS 2 SUCCESS PROGRAM PROVIDED WRAP AROUND SERVICES TO PREVENT RELAPSES INTO HOMELESSNESS. 75% OR 30 OF OUR FAMILIES TRANSITIONED INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. 78% OR 31 PARENTS FOUND EMPLOYMENT. 7% OR 3 PARENTS COMPLETED GED COURSES OR VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL TRAINING.

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 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 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 October 1986.

    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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