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Spalding County Collaborative Authority for Family & Children

EIN 58-2602454 · Griffin, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING AND HEALTH CONDITIONS OF FAMILIES THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORTS.

Income
$417,918
Spending
$206,972
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
19.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
0
Volunteers
242

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 146% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    6 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 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 (5)
  1. $56,250 spent. FAMILY CONNECTION A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE OF 159 COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTED TO MAKING MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN GEORGIA
  2. $39,374 spent. MENTORING THE GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY MENTOR PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2012 THROUGH THE COMBINED EFFORTS AND GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE GRIFFIN HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE MENTOR PROGRAM MATCHES CARING ADULTS WITH STUDENTS IN THE GRIFFIN-SPALDING SCHOOL SYSTEM WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM HAVING A VOLUNTEER TO HELP ON THEIR PATH TO BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. A MENTOR ACTS AS A LISTNER, A ROLE MODEL AND A FRIEND. CHILDREN WHO ARE MENTORED HAVE BETTER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, BETTER ATTITUDES TOWARD SCHOOL, A GREATER LIKELIHOOD OF COMPLETING SCHOOL AND LESS SUBSTANCE ABUSE THAN NON- MENTORED STUDENTS. MENTORS INTERACT WITH THEIR MENTEE ON SCHOOL PREMISES ONCE EACH WEEK FOR A MEAL, SCHOOL PROGRAM, GAME, OR CONVERSATION. THE PROGRAM REQUIRES A ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT, BUT MENTOR-MENTEE PAIRINGS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXTEND BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR. THE MENTOR VISITING SCHEDULE IS FLEXIBLE DURING SCHOOL HOURS. ON-CAMPUS GROUP MENTORING POGRAMS AND OFF- CAMPUS GROUP MENTORING PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO EXPAND THE PROGRAM. MENTORING THE GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY MENTOR PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2012 THROUGH THE COMBINED EFFORTS AND GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE GRIFFIN HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND GRIFFIN-SPALDING COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE MENTOR PROGRAM MATCHES CARING ADULTS WITH STUDENTS IN THE GRIFFIN-SPALDING SCHOOL SYSTEM WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM HAVING A VOLUNTEER TO HELP ON THEIR PATH TO BECOMING SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. A MENTOR ACTS AS A LISTNER, A ROLE MODEL AND A FRIEND. CHILDREN WHO ARE MENTORED HAVE BETTER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, BETTER ATTITUDES TOWARD SCHOOL, A GREATER LIKELIHOOD OF COMPLETING SCHOOL AND LESS SUBSTANCE ABUSE THAN NON- MENTORED STUDENTS. MENTORS INTERACT WITH THEIR MENTEE ON SCHOOL PREMISES ONCE EACH WEEK FOR A MEAL, SCHOOL PROGRAM, GAME, OR CONVERSATION. THE PROGRAM REQUIRES A ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT, BUT MENTOR-MENTEE PAIRINGS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXTEND BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR. THE MENTOR VISITING SCHEDULE IS FLEXIBLE DURING SCHOOL HOURS. ON-CAMPUS GROUP MENTORING POGRAMS AND OFF- CAMPUS GROUP MENTORING PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO EXPAND THE PROGRAM.
  3. $53,894 spent. BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE SURE STUDENTS HAVE ENOUGH FOOD DURING WEEKENDS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, SPALDING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS ARE OFFERING TO SEND NUTRITIOUS, CHILD-FRIENDLY FOOD HOME ON FRIDAYS IN THE BACKPACK OF STUDENTS AT HIGHEST RISK OF HUNGER. THE FREE PROGRAM IS BEING OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE AT SELECTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND A SNACK ARE PROVIDED FOR EACH TWO-DAY WEEKEND DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM IS AIMED TO HELP FAMILIES WHO ARE WORKING HARD TO PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS DURING DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ARE IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND STAFF WHO INVITE THE PARENT/GUARDIAN TO ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM FOR THE STUDENT. BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE SURE STUDENTS HAVE ENOUGH FOOD DURING WEEKENDS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, SPALDING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS ARE OFFERING TO SEND NUTRITIOUS, CHILD-FRIENDLY FOOD HOME ON FRIDAYS IN THE BACKPACK OF STUDENTS AT HIGHEST RISK OF HUNGER. THE FREE PROGRAM IS BEING OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE AT SELECTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND A SNACK ARE PROVIDED FOR EACH TWO-DAY WEEKEND DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE PROGRAM IS AIMED TO HELP FAMILIES WHO ARE WORKING HARD TO PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS DURING DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ARE IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND STAFF WHO INVITE THE PARENT/GUARDIAN TO ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM FOR THE STUDENT.
  4. $57,454 spent. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS WORKING WITHIN THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO IMPORVE THE WELL-BEING AND HEALTH CONDITIONS OF FAMILIES.
  5. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS WORKING WITHIN THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO IMPORVE THE WELL-BEING AND HEALTH CONDITIONS OF FAMILIES.

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 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 June 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 September 2001.

    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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