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First Baptist Church of Athens Foundation Inc

EIN 58-2029406 · Athens, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak19 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER GIFTS AND BEQUESTS MADE TO THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATHENS, GEORGIA. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE CENTERED AROUND THE MAINTENANCE AND DISBURSEMENT OF ITS VARIOUS FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES.

Income
$30,614
Spending
$21,030
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 99%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (3)
  1. $10,000 spent. THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATHENS FOUNDATION SPENDS FUNDS FOR THIS PROGRAM ON ANY TYPE OF HOME OR FOREIGN MISSIONS ORGANIZATION, OR MINISTERIAL, EDUCATIONAL, OR GENERAL CHARITY. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ALLOWS THE FOUNDATION TO SPEND FUNDS TO HELP ALLEVIATE TEMPORARY HARDSHIPS OF A FINANCIAL, MEDICAL, OR OTHER NATURE. EXAMPLES INCLUDE PAYING A MORTGAGE PAYMENT, HEAT BILL, OR MEDICAL BILL FOR AN INDIVIDUAL IN NEED OF TEMPORARY HELP.
  2. $3,433 spent. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS. ONE SCHOLARSHIP IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A SCHOLARSHIP FOR A STUDENT PURSUING STUDIES IN CHURCH MUSIC. TWO ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO ARE PURSUING FUTHER EDUCATION.
  3. THIS FOUNDATION PROGRAM IS FOR THE REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND UPKEEP OF THE CHURCH PROPERTY. FUNDS ARE ALSO USED FOR CONSTRUCTION, PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT, REPLACEMENT OR REMODELING OF OBSOLETE BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT, IMPROVEMENT OF GROUNDS AND SUSIDIZING BUDGETED OPERATIONS OF THE CHURCH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 February 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2011.

    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 September 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 April 2014.

    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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