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Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Inc

EIN 81-3414590 · Duluth, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Focused on the lives of families in the communities served by Georgia United Credit Union

Income
$488,512
Spending
$743,728
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$1.5 million, president 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $290,770 spent. SCHOOL CRASHERS IS A PROGRAM THAT PARTNERS WITH GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION TO OFFER GEORGIA SCHOOLS A MAKOVER WHICH GENERALLY INCLUDES BEAUTIFICATION OF OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. IT MAY INCLUDE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT LANDSCAPE MATERIAL BENCHES INTERIOR FURNITURE PAINT AND CARPETING. RECENTLY WE ADDED BUILDING SENSORY ROOMS FOR STUDENTS WITH SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS. THE ROOMS HELP IMPROVE THEIR VISUAL AUDITORY AND TACTILE PROCESSING IMPROVE GROSS MOTOR SKILLS AND HELP THEM SELF-REGULATED THEIR BEHAVIORS WHICH ULTIMATELY IMPROVES FOCUS. SCHOOLS ARE NOMINATED FOR CONTENTION AND A GROUP OF GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION TEAM WILL MAKE THE FINAL SELECTIONS BASED ON THE NEED AND THE COMPLETENESS OF THE APPLICATION. THERE IS GENERALLY ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER AND TWO RUNNER UP PRIZES. IN ADDITION A FEW INDIVIDUAL WINNERS MAY RECIEVE NEW CARPET OR FURNITURE ON A SMALLER SCALE. IN 2022 A TOTAL OF 5 SCHOOLS RECEIVED MAKEOVERS.
  2. $308,778 spent. JUNIOR ACHEIVEMENT IS A PARTNERSHIP THAT WAS STARTED BY GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION AND HAS EXPANDED OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES MAJOR GRANTS TO THE ATLANTA GWINNET CUMMING DALTON AND SAVANNAH CHAPTERS OF JUNIOR ACHEIVMENT. THE GRANTS HELP FUND THEIR PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT WORKFORCE READINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCIAL LITERACY THROUGH AN EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. IT ALSO INCLUDES OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS FROM GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION TO ASSIST IN GUIDING STUDENTS THROUGH FINANCIAL SIMULATIONS AT JA DISCOVERY CENTERS.
  3. $61,409 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED TO DESERVING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. SOME ARE MANAGED DIRECTLY BY THE FOUNDATION AND OTHERS ARE ADMINISTRED THROUGH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS
  4. $54,139 spent. The Foundation contributes to other organizations and events throughout the year that meet the mission of the organization including food drives Holiday wish list events and various community events

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 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 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 2017.

    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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