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Encompass Ministries Inc

EIN 58-2471596 · Woodstock, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Food assistance, life skills and employment training for individuals and families in crisis

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
7
Volunteers
38
Highest pay
$20,479, chair-ed to 5/1

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (3)
  1. $1.3 million spent. CLIENT SERVICESEncompass Ministries continues to provide comprehensive support to individuals and families working to regain stability and long-term self-sufficiency. Our mission remains centered on equipping individuals with practical toolsfood security, employment readiness, and life skills trainingso they can transition toward independence and sustained stability.Founded in 1998 as Papas Pantry, the organization has evolved from a food-only model to a multi-program approach addressing root causes of instability. Over the years, Encompass has integrated workforce development, financial literacy, and case-supported stability programming to ensure clients are not only nourished today but prepared for tomorrow.In 2025, demand for services continued to rise due to sustained inflation, housing instability, and wage gaps across Cherokee and surrounding counties. In response, Encompass expanded service capacity, strengthened community partnerships, and implemented operational improvements to increase efficiency and reach.2025 Impact Statistics:Individuals served through food assistance: 28,282Children served: 3,298Seniors (65+): 920Partner organization food pickups: 420Estimated meals provided: 1.2 millionPounds of pet food distributed: 9,544In addition to direct distribution, Encompass strengthened partnerships with churches, recovery programs, transitional housing providers, and at-risk youth organizations to ensure food access and support services extended beyond our facility walls.
  2. $64,981 spent. STABILITY & WORKFORCE TRAININGIn 2025, Encompass Ministries expanded its Stability programming, offering structured life skills and workforce readiness support through both in-house services and community partner collaborations.Our model integrates:Employment coaching and job readinessFinancial literacy and budgetingGoal planning and accountabilityPartnerships with recovery and transitional housing programs2025 Training Highlights:Stability & Life Skills training sessions provided: 189Individuals enrolled in Stability Programs: 52Successful program completions: 25Employment placements supported: Multiple participants secured stable employment through coaching and partner referralsParticipants demonstrated measurable progress in employment readiness, income stabilization, and financial management skills. Graduates exited the program with improved earning capacity, budgeting plans, and defined next-step goals.
  3. $9,603 spent. AdvocacyCOMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & OUTREACH2025 marked a year of strengthened collaboration across faith-based, corporate, civic, and nonprofit sectors.Key partnership accomplishments included:Expansion of community partner programs serving recovery groups, transitional housing residents, at-risk youth homes, and homeless populations.Increased engagement with local churches through food drives, volunteer mobilization, and financial support.Strengthened corporate partnerships providing volunteer teams and funding.Encompass also hosted community engagement events and fundraising initiatives that increased visibility and diversified funding streams while maintaining mission focus.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 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 October 2003.

    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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