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Place of Forsyth County Inc

EIN 58-2355072 · Cumming, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PLACE ASSISTS PEOPLE OF THE FORSYTH AND DAWSON COUNTY AREAS WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND TO BE SELF-SUSTAINING.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
77
Volunteers
660
Highest pay
$150,947, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 30, 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 (6)
  1. $2.8 million spent. WE DISTRIBUTE FOOD, THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN NEED, FOUR DAYS A WEEK TO RESIDENTS IN NEED. NO HOMELESS PERSON OR RESIDENT WILL BE DENIED THIS BASIC SURVIVAL NEED. IN OUR CLIENT CHOICE FOOD PANTRY, FAMILIES SELECT ITEMS APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLD EACH WEEK. EACH WEEK FAMILIES RECEIVE FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABELS, MEAT, EGGS, OR MILK. THE MOBILE PANTRY FOCUSES ON FOOD INSECURE NEIGHBORHOODS THAT LACK ADEQUATE TRANSPORTATION OR CHILDCARE TO VISIT OUR ONSITE PANTRY. WE IMPLEMENTED AN ONLINE SHOPPING TOOL THAT INCORPORATES A CLIENT CHOICE MODEL.OUR SURPLUS FOOD PANTRY CONSISTS OF BREAD, DESSERTS, CANNED OR BOXED FOOD ITEMS, CRACKERS, COOKIES AND FRESH PRODUCE. DONATIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM AREA GROCERY STORES, MERCHANTS, LOCAL GARDENERS, SUBDIVISIONS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND CARING INDIVIDUALS. SPECIALTY FOOD BOXES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH DONATED ITEMS TO PREPARE A HOLIDAY MEAL. ANY EXCESS FOOD IN OUR PANTRY IS SHARED WITH OTHER LOCAL PANTRIES AND SNACKS ARE GIVEN TO LOCAL SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS TO DISTRIBUTE TO CHILDREN ON THE FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM.
  2. $1.2 million spent. CLIENT ASSISTANCE TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD. IT IS USED TO RESOLVE OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS WHEN FAMILIES HAVE A THREAT OF OR AN ACTUAL EVICTION. THESE FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED TO ASSIST A FAMILY WITH REMAINING IN A RESIDENCE, OR TO RECONNECT OR CONNECT A UTILITY (WATER, GAS, ELECTRIC), OR PROVIDE A DELIVERY OF LIQUID PROPANE FOR HEATING. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO EFFECTIVELY PREVENT DEPRIVATION AND HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ALLOW THE RESIDENT TIME TO INVESTIAGE SOLUTIONS SUCH AS IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. wE WORK CLOSELY WITH SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKers, FORSYTH COUNTY SENIOR CENTER AND DFACS.SOMETIMES OUR ASSITANCE COULD ALLEVIATE FAMILIES WHO ARE OR FACE LIVING IN UNFIT LIVING CONDITIONS. WE ASSIST PERSONS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER THAT PRESENT A JUSTIFIED NEED THAT IS WITHIN OUR MEANS TO RESOLVE. THE TARGET GROUP IS LOW INCOME ELDERLY RESIDENTS, BUT ANY SENIOR WITH A LEGITIMATE CRISIS NEED MAY BE EVALUATED FOR ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES BY PROVIDING NECESSARY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND IMPROVEMENTS (WEATHERIZATION, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, REPAIRS, ETC.).
  3. $813,539 spent. The thrift store is multifaceted in that it fosters self respect and dignity by providing attractive clothing and household items through a voucher system for those in need. All items are priced affordably so that most people can afford to acquire their needed items. We have an interagency voucher program with the school system through the social workers and homeless liaison, where they are authorized to issue our store vouchers to ensure that the needs of families and children are met. Additionally, we store coats, sleeping bags, heaters, fans and blankets that are distributed by vouchers issued by caseworkers. In addition, our thrift store provides resources and opportunities for organizations that offer workforce development for adults seeking to enter the workforce, who may possess learning disabilities or other challenges.
  4. $773,695 spent. THE YOUTH PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN IN LOW INCOMEHOUSEHOLDS ARE MET AND THAT THEY ARE NOT DEPRIVED OF BASIC NEEDS. IT WAS DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD SELF ESTEEM BY TEACHING THE CHILDREN TO REALIZE THAT THEY ARE WORTHWHILE INDIVIDUALS ENDOWED WITH SPECIAL GIFTS AND WHO AS ADULTS MAY BECOME GREATER ASSETS TO OUR COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE. WE HAVE WORKED WITH AND PROVIDED VOUCHERS FOR OUR FOOD PANTRY AND THRIFT STORE TO SCHOOL COUNSELORS/SOCIAL WORKERS TO ISSUE TO THE FAMILIES OF STUDENTS IN NEED THROUGHOUT EACH SCHOOL YEAR.THE YOUTH PROGRAM INCLUDES FOOD, CLOTHING, HOLIDAY GIFTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND PROM SUPPORT FOR YOUTH. AS A RESULT OF A CONTINUED COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY HOLIDAY HOUSE EVENT PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH HOLIDAY GIFTS.
  5. $175,632 spent. AS A RESULT OF A COMMUNITY COLLABORATION WE ESTABLISHED A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM HAS A FOCUSED EFFORT TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS TO SECURE INITIAL OR IMPROVED EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDE JOB READINESS TRAINING, COMPUTER TRAINING, CAREER PATH GUIDANCE, RESUME AND COVER LETTER ASSISTANCE AND AN ADVOCATE FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT. AS PART OF WORKFORCE WE OFFER FREE ADULT EDUCATION TO INCLUDE GED, ESL, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PARENTING CLASS. WE PROVIDE MEALS AND CHILDCARE FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES.
  6. $9,965 spent. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDES LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTSFOR LIFE SUSTAINING MEDICATIONS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL, VISION AND DENTAL CARE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 November 1998.

    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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