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Caring Communities Foundation

EIN 58-2348181 · Newnan, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE FOCUS ON LOCAL PHILANTHROPY AND ON OUR COMMUNITY'S CHANGING NEEDS. WE MANAGE INDIVIDUAL GIFTS AND BEQUESTS AS AN ENDOWED POOL OF ASSETS DISTRIBUTING GRANTS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN COWETA COUNTY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
5
Volunteers
100

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 82% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN COWETA COUNTY GEORGIA, BY FOSTERING PHILANTHROPIC ENGAGEMENT. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CORPORATIONS, NON-PROFITS AND COMMUNITITES TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT. THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALL SIZES. EMPOWERING DONORS TO ADDRESS EVOLVING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION'S APPROACH COMBINES GRANTS, EDUCATION, DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, AND FISCAL SPONORSHIP TO SUPPORT NON-PROFITS AND INNNOVATIVE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SUCH AS LONG-TERM DISASTER RECOVERY, THE COWETA SHERIFF'S FUND, COMMUNITY SERVICE TEAM AND 100 WOMEN WHO CARE GUIDED BY ITS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION HAS SET CLEAR GOALS: TO SERVE DIVERSE DONOR INTERESTS, PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS, STEWARD FUNDS RESPONSIBLY, AND PROMOTE COLLABORATION AMONG LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN COWETA COUNTY GEORGIA, BY FOSTERING PHILANTHROPIC ENGAGEMENT. THE FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CORPORATIONS, NON-PROFITS AND COMMUNITITES TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT. THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALL SIZES. EMPOWERING DONORS TO ADDRESS EVOLVING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION'S APPROACH COMBINES GRANTS, EDUCATION, DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, AND FISCAL SPONORSHIP TO SUPPORT NON-PROFITS AND INNNOVATIVE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SUCH AS LONG-TERM DISASTER RECOVERY, THE COWETA SHERIFF'S FUND, COMMUNITY SERVICE TEAM AND 100 WOMEN WHO CARE GUIDED BY ITS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION HAS SET CLEAR GOALS: TO SERVE DIVERSE DONOR INTERESTS, PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS, STEWARD FUNDS RESPONSIBLY, AND PROMOTE COLLABORATION AMONG LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.

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 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 January 1998.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Foundation Communities Inc (Austin, TX), EIN 74-2563260. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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