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Appalachian Children Coalition

EIN 85-2549780 · Athens, OH

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

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE REGION'S CHILDREN THROUGH COLLECTIVE ADVOCACY AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 22.2 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20
It owes 91% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15
Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 15
65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
25 of 25
8 of 8 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
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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 June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$116,125 spent. ACC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE HUB - PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE PAID HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS, CAREER COACHING, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ADULTS SEEKING CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREES.
$442,536 spent. PREVENTION EDUCATION - FACILITATING BEST-PRACTICE PREVENTION EFFORTS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.
RESEARCH - BUILD AWARENESS OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ISSUES IN APPALACHIAN OHIO THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH.
TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE REGION'S CHILDREN THROUGH COLLECTIVE ADVOCACY AND STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 2024.
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 June 2021.
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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