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Grannys Attic

EIN 86-3777344 · Hayesville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Granny's Attic is a thrift store offering gently used item to the public for a reasonable price. The monies raised will be distributed to other 501(c)3 in our area to help them better and improve the charitable process of their organizations.

Income
$220,039
Spending
$205,078
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
45

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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 (23)
  1. $16,000 spent. Granny's Attic provided a grant to Clay County Community for Students, Inc (EIN 56-2087839) who's mission is to embrace Clay County youth with services and resources allowing each to reach their full potential for a successful future. Their clients receive food, shelter, medicine, utilities, auto repair and rent deposits. they provide children clothes shoes, coats, school supplies and glasses. They provide scholarships for students to attend enrichment opportunities.
  2. $10,000 spent. Granny's Attic provided a grant to The Still Place (EIN 47-4377426) who's mission is to provide rest, renewal and recreation to families with seriously ill children or bereaved families through nature, art and spirituality and Appalachian culture and adventure to enhance resiliency, self-determination, empowerment and hope. Families have the opportunity to spend a week, at no cost to them, to experience freedom from the daily burdens and enjoy time together as a family.
  3. $25,000 spent. Granny's Attic provided a grant to St Vincent De Paul (EIN 57-1176262) who' mission is to serve needy families in Clay County NC with emergency funds for utility bills, rent, mortgage payments, insurance, medical costs, food, clothing, car repairs, propane, lodging, transportation and other needs. 378 families received services in 2025.
  4. $25,000 spent. Granny's Attic provided a grant to Hayesville First United Methodist Church (EIN 27-1672676) for a project called Gathering @ the Gathering Place who's mission is to provide weekly meals free of charge to the community of Clay County NC. Funds would be used to buy wholesale food to feed approximately 200+ people a week.
  5. $2,500 spent. Granny's Attic provided Puppies Under Protection, Inc (EIN 65-0477802) whose mission is to take in senior dogs and special needs animals. The services they provide include dental work, bloodwork and any other medical issues found. The cost to run the facility is approximately 2000.00 a month. Funds will be used for vet services.
  6. $10,000 spent. Rock Bottom Recovery and Support, Inc (EIN 82-4905365) gives help to those who feel helpless, hope to those who feel hopeless and love to those who feel unloved. Rock Bottom is an open support group for anyone struggling with substance abuse. The grant will be used to pay for a salaried position for the director of Rock Bottom, which is a 50/60 hour a week position.
  7. $10,500 spent. Clay County Hearts for Kids and Seniors (EIN L202412200006). The mission is to support the needs and wellbeing of kids in foster care, at risk kids and seniors and disabled adults in Clay County. The grant will be used to fill the gap for these people with extras like camp, school pictures, birthday parties. The funds will also help seniors with emergency assistance such as heaters, clothing and other needs.
  8. $3,000 spent. New Digs for Dogs (Exp #46-5042572) is an all volunteer dog rescue group. Our goal is to rehome hard to adopt senior and medically needy dogs. We work with our local Humane Society. The grant will be used for paint, hoses, commercial laundry carts and other much needed supplies.
  9. $1,000 spent. Clay County Historical & Arts Council (23-7354436) enriches the arts, history and cultural of our area and provides free activities and programs to the schools and community. The grant will be used to develop and maintain a website and pay for a part-time media representative.
  10. $1,000 spent. George Lee American Legion Post 532, Inc. (82-3160927) is a veteran's organization that promotes veteran rehabilitation, security and Americanism. The grant will be used for a Junior Shooting Sports Program. It will teach kids gun safety, perseverance, self-discipline, patients, confidence, and responsibility.
  11. $12,000 spent. Four Square Community Action, Inc. (56-6068400) provides advocacy, services and resources to vulnerable individuals and families. The grant will be used to service low-income clients with housing, food, transportation and utilities.
  12. $2,500 spent. Mountain Beautification & Revitalization Association, Inc (87-3339244) provides expertise, labor and funding to recover, restore, improve, beautify and enhance public areas in Clay County. The grant will assist MBRA with annual operating expenses to cover liability insurance, Directors and Officers insurance, filing and legal fees, plus supplies and miscellaneous items that we donate to projects as needed.
  13. $3,000 spent. Animal Rescue Finacial Support, Inc (87-4487799) provides financial support for those who help animals in need. The grant will go to paying off veterinary bill accrued providing services to animals in need
  14. $5,000 spent. Clay County K-9 Initiative, Inc. (99-3842764) provides supplemental support to the Clay County Sheriff's Office K9 Division. The grant will go towards purchasing a second K9 assigned to the patrol division.
  15. $5,000 spent. Matt's Ministry (88-1155082) serves the least, last and lost of the community by providing food, encouraging early reading and providing other essential needs with love and compassion. The grant will go towards the expenses of books from the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
  16. $2,500 spent. Lilith Lidseen Performing arts Association. Inc (26-0620603) goal is to engage, inspire and entertain. The grant will go towards purchasing a new roof.
  17. $2,000 spent. Brasstown Community Civic Center (56-1995594) provides an area and facility for families and the community to use as entertainment and recreation. the grant will be used to replace doors.
  18. $3,000 spent. Wonderland Animal Sanctuary (83-4511602) exists to rescue and rehome and give sanctuary to all domestic animals in need. The grant will be used to build a new pole barn to house those animals in need.
  19. $3,000 spent. The Clay County Communities Revitalization Association (CCCRA) EIN 56-2124396. The CCCRA provides safety for residents and visitors recreating in Clay County. The grant will be used to create an all-inclusive recreational map of Clay County.
  20. $5,000 spent. Clay County Veterans Memorial Park EIN 87-2376116. The organization was formed to establish a display structure in honor and remembrance of veterans and their service. The grant will be used for a media project to provide better speakers and music projection.
  21. $5,000 spent. Truett Camp EIN 56-0556746. Truett is a faith-based organization offering outdoor activities to the youth of our community. The grant will be used to purchase recreational equipment.
  22. $5,000 spent. Still Waters Landing Farm EIN 30-0297292. Still Waters Landing is a not-for-profit farm mission. The goal is to ensure everyone has access to health food. We donate to our community food pantry. The grant will be used to expand cold storage for Big Table Fund.
  23. $13,000 spent. Hinton Rural Life Center EIN 56-0842073. Special Project Firewood Ministry. This ministry provides firewood for the needy of Clay County. Many in our community rely of firewood as their main source of heat. The grant will be used to purchase a tractor for moving large logs.

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

  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 2025.

    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 April 2022.

    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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