Common Good of Preble County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMON GOOD OF PREBLE COUNTY IS TO MOBILIZE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP PREBLE COUNTY RESIDENTS MEET THEIR ESSENTIAL NEEDS FOR THE COMMON GOOD. IT IS THE ORGANIZATIONS INTENT TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS DEVELOPE A STABLE PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THAT PROMOTES LONG-TERM STABILITY BY PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS AND CONNECTIONS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.
- Income
- $830,561
- Spending
- $547,951
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 5.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 75%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $56,837, executive director
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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 113% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% 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: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 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 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)
- $145,493 spent. THE ONCE AROUND SHOP IS A THRIFT STORE THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDES GENTLY USED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. COMMUNITY MEMBERS DONATE ITEMS WHICH ARE SORTED, INSPECTED, PRICED AND DISPLAY BY VOLUNTEERS. THE STORE BENEFITS THE BROADER COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING NECESSARY MERCHANDISE AT LOW COST SHILE ALSO CREATING MEANINGFUL VOLUNTEER WORK OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2025, 55 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 6,823 HOURS OF SERVICE, SHARING THEIR WORK SKILLS AND TIME TO SUPPORT OTHERS. PROCEEDS FROM STORE SALES DIRECTLY FUND THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
- $363,583 spent. THE GOAL OF THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING CRISIS SITUATIONS THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY, CLOTHING GIVEAWAY, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. STAFF MEET INDIVIDUALLY WITH EACH HOUSEHOLD REQUESTING ASSISTANCE TO ASSESS THEIR SITUATION AND PROVIDE REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS MOVE TOWARD STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS.THE FOOD PANTRY RESPONDS TO EMERGENCY FOOD NEEDS BY PROVIDING UP TO FIVE DAYS OF FOOD, ALLOWING FAMILIES TO BRIDGE GAPS IN INCOME OR TO SECURE OTHER SUPPORT SUCH AS SNAP BENEFITS. AS A CHOICE FOOD PANTRY, HOUSEHOLDS SELECT FOODS THAT BEST MEET THEIR FAMILY'S DIETARY NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. CLIENTS RECEIVE NONPERISHABLE ITEMS, MILK, EGGS, MEAT, AND FRESH PRODUCE TO PROMOTE A BALANCED DIET. IN 2025, 3,042 HOUSEHOLDS REPRESENTING 7,974 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED A 33% INCREASE OVER 2024. OF THOSE HOUSEHOLDS, 224 WERE FIRST TIME RECIPIENTS AND 20% REQUIRED ASSISTANCE ONLY ONCE. THE FOOD PANTRY UTILIZES 26 VOLUNTEERS THAT PROVIDED 1,904 HOURS OF SERVICE. THE COMMON GOOD ALSO SERVES AS COORDINATOR AND FIDUCIARY FOR THE COUNTYWIDE MILK PROGRAM, PURCHASING AND DISTRIBUTING MILK TO SIX FOOD PANTRIES. IN 2025, 4,167 GALLONS OF MILK WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMMON GOOD SUPPORTED SCHOOL-BASED PANTRIES IN EVERY PREBLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. THESE PANTRIES PROVIDE EASY-TO-EAT FOODS FOR STUDENTS TO CONSUME AT SCHOOL OR TAKE HOME. IN 2025, 1,445 STUDENTS ACCESSED SCHOOL PANTRY SERVICES A TOTAL OF 3,809 TIMES.THE CLOTHING GIVAWAY PROGRAM PROVIDES CLOTHING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH EMERGENCY NEEDS, INCLUDING INTERVIEW ATTIRE, WORK CLOTHING FOR NEW EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER URGENT SITUATIONS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES DIGNITY BY ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO "SHOP AND SELECT ITEMS THAT MEET THEIR PREFERENCES. IN 2025, 18 HOUEHOLDS REPRESENTING 40 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED.THE COMMON GOOD COORDINATES A COUTYWIDE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SIX AREA FOOD PABNTRIES TO PROMOTE PREPAREDNESS AND CONFIDENCE AMONG STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES GRADE-SPECIFIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BACKPACKS, AND NEW ATHLETIC SHOES. THE COMMON GOOD SERVES THE EATON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND IN 2025, 208 STUDENTS RECEIVED SUPPORT THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE.THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE AT RISK OF LOSING HOUSING OR UTILITIES BY PROVIDING A ONE-TIME PAYMENT TO PREVENT EVICTION OR DISCONNECTION. BUDGET CIYBSEKUBG AND REFERRALS TO OTHER SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM STABILITY. IN 2025, 6 HOUSEHOLDS AVOIDED EVICTION AND 8 HOUSEHOLDS' PREVENTED UTILITY DISCONNECTION, AND 2 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED LAUNDRY ASSISTANCE. IN TOTAL 16 HOUSEHOLDS REPRESENTING 50 INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSISTED.BY OFFERING MULTIPLE SERVICES IN ONE LOCATION, THE COMMON GOOD PROVIDES A "ONE-STOP SHOP" FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO MINIMIZE DUPLICATION OF SERVICES AND FOCUSES ON ADDRESSING GAPS WHERE ASSISTANCE IS LIMITED OR UNAVAILABLE ELSEWHERE IN THE COUNTY. PARTICULAR ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO THOSE WHO MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR OTHER PROGRAMS DUE TO STRICT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, ENSURING SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS.
- $21,095 spent. IN 2025, TO BETTER SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND EXPAND ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, A RENOVATION FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN WAS LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR NEWLY ACQUIRED BUILDING. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS, FUNDS WERE SUCCESSFULLY RAISED, AND RENOVATIONS BEGAN IN THE RETAIL STORE AREA IN 2025. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE REMAINDER OF THE BUILDING ARE PLANNED FOR 2026, CREATING A MORE WELCOMING, FUNCTIONAL, AND ACCESSIBLE SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.
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
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 November 6, 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 December 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 May 2019.
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 November 4, 2026.
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