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Agape Community Center Inc

EIN 58-2372950 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Agape empowers and supports underserved families within its community to discover and embrace their full potential.Agape achieves this mission by offering programs and services that are responsive to a variety of needs for school-age children, senior citizens, and families of NW Atlanta.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
51
Volunteers
324
Highest pay
$268,187, 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    31 of 32 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 (1)
  1. $2.8 million spent. Agape serves over 200 school-age children year-round in innovative in-school, after-school and summer academic support programs; and 25 senior citizens providing a vibrant, social, safe community.Agape serves its Alumni ages 18 - 25, through a college and career program, offering coaching, support and guidance through their post-secondary pathways. Agape provides a supervised, safe haven in the after-school programs at a time of day when teen crime and teen pregnancy spike among unsupervised youths.Students and mentors are often paired in elementary school and the relationship may last through high school graduation. The average Agape high school senior has been enrolled at Agape for 10-12 years, offering a remarkable opportunity to influence behavior and perspective. Agapes innovative in-school and after-school program model is complemented by Agape services and outreach that fulfill a holistic approach to guiding each child to discover and embrace their full potential. Students in Agapes programs receive 947 hours of programs and services each year. This deep investment in each childs life, over the course of years, changes the trajectory of each childs life and points them in the direction self-sufficiency. Students who remain in Agapes programs through 12th grade have a higher chance of graduating high school with a post-secondary plan. Since 2009, Agape has had a 96% high school graduation rate. Once graduated, 54% enroll in two-year technical schools or four-year colleges being the first in their families to go to college, and 46% gain employment. Our current programs include, but are not limited to:-In-School and After-school for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students.-NAVIGATE - A college and career program for Agape Alumni.-ESOL classes for Spanish Speaking Agape parents.-Ragtime, A Day Program for Senior Citizens.-Emergency Assistance and Referrals for Families.-GOGIRLGO! and F.I.T. Camp for Boys - Reading & Math, Athletic, Health, and Wellness based Summer Camp.-Camp Jump Smart - a summer early reading/STEAM program for rising kindergarten, first and second graders.-The Back to School Bonanza serving Agape students with backpacks, school supplies and clothes for school.-Extreme Bedroom Makeover providing bedroom make-overs for Agape children.-Holiday Gift Store - serving 500+ children each year.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 December 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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