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3keys Inc

EIN 58-1899845 · Dresden Dr, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF 3KEYS IS TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE AFFORDABLE PERMANENT HOUSING WITH ON-SITE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR ADULTS FACING THE CHALLENGES OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND HOMELESSNESS.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-24.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 65%
Employees
37
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$173,489, ceo

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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 90% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

    15 of 15 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. $3.1 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.3KEYS WAS INCORPORATED ON DECEMBER 31, 1987 UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND SPONSORING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE MENTALLY ILL WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN DANGER OF BECOMING HOMELESS. 3KEYS IS SUPPORTED PRIMARILY BY GRANTS FROM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND FOUNDATIONS.3KEYS HAS SPONSORED THREE PROJECTS. THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR THESE PROJECTS ARE CARRIED OUT BY SEPARATE SINGLE-MEMBER LLC'S OF WHICH 3KEYS IS THE SOLE MEMBER. THE COMPONENTS WERE EACH FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AND MANAGING A LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECT.THE CAPACITY OF EACH PROJECT IS AS FOLLOWS:ROSALYNN APARTMENTS 56 APARTMENTS; 56 RESIDENTSPRESLEY WOODS 40 UNITS; 40 RESIDENTSO'HERN HOUSE 76 UNITS; 76 RESIDENTS
  2. 3KEYS ALSO SPONSORS PROGRESSIVE WELCOME HOUSE SRO, LP. THE ENTITY IS FORMED AS A GEORGIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, OWNING, OPERATING, AND MANAGING A LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROJECT. 3KEYS INDIRECTLY OWNS 100% OF PROGRESSIVE WELCOME HOUSE SRO, LP VIA 2 SINGLE-MEMBER LLCS, FIRST HOUSING WELCOME HOUSE LLC AND HOUSING FIRST LLC.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2012.

    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 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 March 2012.

    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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