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United Methodist Neighborhood Centers Inc

EIN 62-6066210 · Chattanooga, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, DISCIPLESHIP, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
-5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
56
Volunteers
280
Highest pay
$112,256, executive director

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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 (10)
  1. $600,496 spent. Caminos National is a federal grant managed by Everstand to provide services for children who enter the United States without a guardian. This population is commonly referred to as recently migrated youth. The grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement.
  2. $428,132 spent. Flagship program serving children afterschool from September until May. This program provides a safe haven and "second home" for students during the year where they experience transformative cultural enrichment through education, character and leadership development, economic empowerment, and faith.
  3. $352,322 spent. Direct social service support that helps families achieve stability through coaching and personal support to achieve education, employment, housing, and health goals as well as access to life's basics.
  4. $67,181 spent. Dedicated to connect students to nature, create adventure, and inspire joy across Chattanooga.
  5. $185,491 spent. Dedicated to funding and furthering our Programs.
  6. $275,541 spent. Our team has designed Client Support Services to deliver intensive, effective, and specialized community-based services to adults and families in need in Alton Park and surrounding neighborhoods of Chattanooga, TN. These services will include the casework and crisis interventions necessary to assess, plan, link, coordinate, and facilitate on behalf of the client. Resource Access services are designed to prevent extreme crises and to assist clients in reaching their short-term and long-term goals. Client stability and support are the primary program goals.
  7. $239,024 spent. Our Summer Grants Program provides support, resources, and opportunities for local nonprofit organizations and ministries offering youth enrichment during the summer months, ensuring that students' learning and personal growth continues beyond the traditional school year. Through this grant opportunity, we provide summer program funding for organizations that deliver education, discipleship, and/or leadership development programming for youth representing underserved communities, with an average award of $4,000.
  8. $3,079 spent. Dedicated to creating a sustainable urban farm and communal gathering space around food that empowers the community through health education, food access, and economic empowerment.
  9. $1,937 spent. The Bethlehem Leadership Unit (B.L.U.) is our leadership training program for high school students in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. B.L.U. seeks to empower youth with the tools they need to be effective citizens by introducing them to the concept of being a leader who serves and values innovation.
  10. $90,854 spent. Created in 1993 as Independent Youth Services Foundation, the youth basketball club has served youth from all over the Chattanooga area. In 2001, IYSF, Inc. shifted its service model focus to male mentoring, primarily stressing personal and social development with educational attainment. IYSF, Inc. merged with UMNCI in 2019 and became Boys to Men at the Beth, a male mentoring model.

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 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 July 1976.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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