Cobbworks Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $6.8 million
- Spending
- $7.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 93%
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 23
- Highest pay
- $179,804, president/ceo
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
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 96% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 37% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% 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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2518 of 18 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $2.0 million spent. WORKSOURCE: SEE SCH O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE COBBWORKS, INC. YOUTH PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH AGES 16-24 WHO HAVE A BARRIER TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE AN EDUCATIONAL OR TRAINING PROGRAM. THE TARGET GROUP FOR THIS PROGRAM IS YOUTH WHO ARE HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS, BASIC SKILLS DEFICIENT, PREGNANT OR PARENTING, DISABLED, EX-OFFENDERS, LOW INCOME, FOSTER CHILDREN HOMELESS OR RUNAWAY YOUTH. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS HAVE THREE DIFFERENT CAREER TRACKS TO PURSUE: SECONDARY EDUCATION (HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED), POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION (DEGREE OR OCCUPATIONAL SKILL), OR EMPLOYMENT (WORK EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM). FOR YOUTH CHOOSING THE SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL TRACK, THE PROGRAM OFFERS PARTICIPANTS ONSITE GED PREPARATION CLASS INSTRUCTION AND TUTORING CALLED OUR EPIC (EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS INTO CAREERS) PROGRAM. FOR PARTICIPANTS ENTERING INTO OUR POST-SECONDARY TRACT, THE YOUTH PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL AID AND ASSISTANCE INTO A TRAINING PROGRAM THAT CAN INCLUDE AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM, BACHELOR DEGREE, OCCUPATIONAL SKILL/LICENSING PROGRAM, OR SPECIALIZED TRAINING. PARTICIPANTS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT CAN BE OFFERED A FOUR MONTH PAID INTERNSHIP IN THEIR CHOSEN CAREER FIELD. EACH PROGRAM OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM COMPLETION. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES CAN INCLUDE GED TESTING FEES, CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, GRADUATION FEES, BOOK FEES, AND MONETARY INCENTIVE FOR PROGRAM COMPLETION.
- $1.9 million spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS: SEE SCH O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. WORKSOURCE: COBBWORKS, INC. DELIVERS PROGRAM SERVICES UNDER THE WORKSOURCE GEORGIA IDENTIFIER, WORKSOURCE COBB AS COBB COUNTY'S AMERICAN JOB CENTER, WORKSOURCE COBB/COBBWORKS PROVIDES ACCESS TO A SYSTEM OF EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN AN INCREASING COMPLEX WORKFORCE AND ECONOMY. PEOPLE SOMETIMES NEED GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE IN MANAGING THEIR CAREER DEVELOPMENT, PARTICULARLY WHEN CHALLENGED WITH UNEXPECTED EVENTS. WORKSOURCE COBB/COBBWORKS PROVIDES WORKFORCE SERVICES THAT ASSIST PEOPLE IN HELPING THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. INDIVIDUALS CAN RECEIVE BASIC CORE, INTENSIVE OR TRAINING SERVICES. THE CENTER IS OPEN TO ANY COBB RESIDENT IN NEED OF TOOLS OR RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THEIR EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK. VISITORS HAVE ACCESS TO JOB VACANCY LISTINGS, JOB SEARCH SKILLS, LABOR MARKET INFORMATION, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND FINANCIAL AID. ASSISTANCE ALSO INCLUDES RESUME WRITING, FREE JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, ACCESS TO FAX AND COPIER MACHINES FOR SENDING AND COPYING RESUMES, AND ACCESS TO COMPUTERS WITH MS OFFICE SOFTWARE, INTERNET ACCESS, AND RESUME WRITING SOFTWARE. INTENSIVE SERVICES CONSIST OF PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE TO JOB SEEKERS THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, ONE-ON-ONE CAREER ADVISEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT PLANS, AND INDIVIDUAL GROUP AND CAREER COUNSELING. IF INDIVIDUALS ARE UNABLE TO VISIT OUR CENTER, THEY MAY BE ABLE TO ACCESS OUR MOBILE CAREER CENTER (MCC), A STATE OF THE ART, FULLY ACCESSIBLE, COMPUTER LAB ON WHEELS. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL LIBRARY SYSTEM, THE MCC TRAVELS TO COUNTY LIBRARIES IN ORDER TO SERVE CUSTOMERS BEYOND OUR BRICK AND MORTAR FACILITY. THE MCC PROVIDES THE SAME CORE SERVICES IN THE VEHICLE THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER BY TRAVELING FROM LOCATION TO LOCATION. UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO INCREASE THEIR JOB SKILLS AND OBTAIN HIGHER WAGES CAN RECEIVE FUNDING OF UP TO $10,000 FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL TRAINING FUNDING WE ALSO PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS. CONSTRUCTION READY COBB IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA, CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, AND HB NEXT. CONSTRUCTION READY IS A FOUR-WEEK PROGRAM THAT SCREENS AND TRAINS ENTRY LEVEL WORKERS. EARNING UP TO EIGHT INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS, GRADUATES OF CONSTRUCTION READY ARE DRUG-FREE, TRAINED, CREDENTIALED AND MOTIVATED TO WORK.
- $1.5 million spent. ADULT PROGRAM: SEE SCH O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION ADULT PROGRAM: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM WE ASSIST ADULT COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN OBTAINING THEIR GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) AND INCREASING THEIR SKILLS TO READ, WRITE, COMPUTE, AND USE ENGLISH. WE WORK TO BRING TOGETHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ADULT LITERACY TRAINING IN COBB COUNTY. THE LITERACY PROGRAM ALSO OFFERED DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAMS THROUGH MICROSOFT TRAINING AND ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER TUTORING. TRAININGS INCLUDE MICROSOFT WORD, POWER POINT AND EXCEL PROGRAMS.
- $1.3 million spent. DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM SERVICES: INDIVIDUALS LAID OFF THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN ARE CLASSIFIED AS DISLOCATED WORKERS. OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORT THESE JOB SEEKERS WITH FUNDING OF UP TO $10,000 EACH TO RECEIVE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES LEADING TO CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, AND OCCUPATIONAL ADVANCEMENTS TO OBTAIN NEW JOBS, CAREERS, AND PROMOTIONS. WE PARTNERED WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS CONSISTING OF COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND TRAINING ENTERPRISES AND INSTITUTIONS TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS. IN ADDITION TO THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER OPERATED BY COBBWORKS, INC. PROVIDES A ONE STOP SERVICE FOR JOB SEEKING CUSTOMERS WITH CORE, INTENSIVE AND TRAINING TO ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING A JOB, AND COMMUNITY BUSINESSES WITH SUPPORT IN IDENTIFYING EMPLOYEES. TOOLS AND RESOURCES INCLUDE PROVIDING INFORMATION OF JOB VACANCY LISTINGS, JOB SEARCH SKILLS, LABOR MARKET, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND FINANCIAL AID. ASSISTANCE ALSO INCLUDES RESUME WRITING, FREE JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, ACCESS TO FAX AND COPIER MACHINES FOR SENDING AND COPYING RESUMES, AND ACCESS TO COMPUTERS WITH MS OFFICE SOFTWARE, INTERNET ACCESS, AND RESUME WRITING SOFTWARE. INTENSIVE SERVICES CONSIST OF PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE TO JOB SEEKERS THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, ONE-ON-ONE CAREER ADVISEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT PLANS, AND INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CAREER COUNSELING. ALTHOUGH OUR OFFICES WERE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE PROVIDING MANY OF OUR SERVICES IN A VIRTUAL MODE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND USE OF THE INTERNET.
- (Expenses $ 1,327,067 including grants of $ 488,062) DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM SERVICES: INDIVIDUALS LAID OFF THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN ARE CLASSIFIED AS DISLOCATED WORKERS. OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORT THESE JOB SEEKERS WITH FUNDING OF UP TO $10,000 EACH TO RECEIVE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES LEADING TO CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, AND OCCUPATIONAL ADVANCEMENTS TO OBTAIN NEW JOBS, CAREERS, AND PROMOTIONS. WE PARTNERED WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS CONSISTING OF COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND TRAINING ENTERPRISES AND INSTITUTIONS TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS. IN ADDITION TO THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER OPERATED BY COBBWORKS, INC. PROVIDES A ONE STOP SERVICE FOR JOB SEEKING CUSTOMERS WITH CORE, INTENSIVE AND TRAINING TO ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING A JOB, AND COMMUNITY BUSINESSES WITH SUPPORT IN IDENTIFYING EMPLOYEES. TOOLS AND RESOURCES INCLUDE PROVIDING INFORMATION OF JOB VACANCY LISTINGS, JOB SEARCH SKILLS, LABOR MARKET, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND FINANCIAL AID. ASSISTANCE ALSO INCLUDES RESUME WRITING, FREE JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, ACCESS TO FAX AND COPIER MACHINES FOR SENDING AND COPYING RESUMES, AND ACCESS TO COMPUTERS WITH MS OFFICE SOFTWARE, INTERNET ACCESS, AND RESUME WRITING SOFTWARE. INTENSIVE SERVICES CONSIST OF PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE TO JOB SEEKERS THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, ONE-ON-ONE CAREER ADVISEMENT AND EMPLOYMENT PLANS, AND INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CAREER COUNSELING. ALTHOUGH OUR OFFICES WERE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE PROVIDING MANY OF OUR SERVICES IN A VIRTUAL MODE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND USE OF THE INTERNET.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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