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Community Assistance Center Inc

EIN 58-1825565 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING LIVES AND STABILIZING FAMILIES IN DUNWOODY AND SANDY SPRINGS BY PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS, ALLEVIATING HUNGER, AND ENABLING OUR NEIGHBORS MOVE TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY. OVER THE LAST THREE DECADES CAC HAS EVOLVED AND EXPANDED ITS PROGRAMS TO HELP CLIENTS STAY BEYOND THE CRISIS AND THRIVE. THROUGH CANOPY THRIFT, CAREER SERVICES, ADULT EDUCATION, AND CHILDRENS PROGRAMS CAC HELPS NEIGHBORS BUILD LASTING STABILITY. THE HOLISTIC MODEL MOVES FAMILIES FROM CRISIS TO A STABILIZED HOME BY HELPING THEM BUILD RESILIENCE AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO FLOURISH. AS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF HUMAN SERVICES NETWORK IN THE NORTHERN PERIMETER AREA, CAC PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN COMMUNITY STABILITY.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
31
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$136,103, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    18 of 18 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, 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 (3)
  1. $1.3 million spent. ASSIST HOUSEHOLDS IN FINANCIAL CRISIS TO PREVENT EVICTION BY HELPING PAY RENT AND UTILITY EXPENSES.
  2. $301,483 spent. THE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED LIFE SKILLS CLASSES IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, COMPUTERS AND/OR ESOL TO OVER 400 STUDENTS. THE VITA PROGRAM PREPARED 500 TAX RETURNS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THE YOUTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY MEALS AND PRESENTS TO 2,500 CHILDREN.
  3. $3.3 million spent. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDED NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, CAC DISTRIBUTES DONATED GOODS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE IN NEED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 April 1989.

    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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