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Whitfield Place Inc

EIN 58-2103085 · Dalton, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak32 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS AN AFFILIATE OF HAMILTON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, WHITFILED PLACE, INC. SUPPORTS THE SYSTEM MISSION OF PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, PARTNERSHIPS AND SEAMLESS RESOURCE COORDINATION TO MEET HEALTH CARE NEEDS THAT ADVANCE THE QUALITY AND DIGNITY OF LIFE.

Income
$288,241
Spending
$353,650
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-27.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$1.7 million, president/ceo and vice chair

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

Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 94% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $269,028 spent. THE GOAL OF WHITFIELD PLACE IS TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AS WELL AS TO OFFER THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. WHITFIELD PLACE HAS 48 UNITS AVAILABLE FOR OCCUPANCY, PROVIDING HOUSING FOR 50 RESIDENTS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENT PARTICIPATION INCLUDE A BOOK CLUB HOSTED BY DALTON STATE COLLEGE SOCIAL WORKERS. EACH WEDNESDAY, A LOCAL PASTOR DOES A BIBLE STUDY AND PROVIDES A SOUP LUNCH. ADDITIONALLY, MONTHLY DEVOTIONALS ARE HELD, MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR RESIDENTS, A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS SERVICE INCLUDING SINGING OF CAROLS AND SHARING OF MEMORIES IN ADDITION TO OTHER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, MONTHLY ACTIVITY MEETINGS TO PLAN THE MONTHLY CALENDAR AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES BASED ON AVAILABILITY FOR TENANT BENEFIT INCLUDING GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES, WE GOT PHONES AND WHITFIELD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDING FLU SHOTS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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