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Hub for Community Innovation Inc

EIN 88-3240858 · Augusta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PURSUE INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT BOLSTER EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ALL THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A THRIVING COMMUNITY, SUCH AS MIXED INCOME HOUSING, A VARIETY OF HEALTHY FOOD SOURCES, QUALITY HEALTHCARE, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS.

Income
$839,084
Spending
$904,834
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
4
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$150,000, 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: 27 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 132% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $259,945 spent. HUB FOR COMMUNITY INNOVATION, INC. OCCUPIES AND UTILIZES 2 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS RENT-FREE, AS IT IS OWNED BY HUB AUGUSTA COLLABORATIVE, INC. UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, HUB FOR COMMUNITY INNOVATION, INC. IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MAINTENANCE AND UTILITY PAYMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPERTIES.HUB FOR COMMUNITY INNOVATION, INC ALLOWS DEVELOPING BUSINESSES TO OCCUPY THIS PROPERTY RENT-FREE. THERE ARE 5 TENANTS EACH OF WHOM ARE EXPECTED TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO MEET THE MISSION OF THE HUB PROJECT.
  2. $259,799 spent. THE HUB YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS A TWO-YEAR PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AMONG SELECT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PARTICIPANTS WILL COMPLETE A FOUNDATIONAL FIRST-YEAR CURRICULUM (ACADEMY EXPLORERS) FOCUSED ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND LEADERSHIP; AND A SECOND-YEAR, ADVANCED "ALUMNI" CURRICULUM (ACADEMY EAGLES) EMPHASIZING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCED LEADERSHIP TRAINING.THE INAUGURAL ACADEMY EXPLORERS WILL LAUNCH IN JUNE 2025, ACCEPTING SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SELECT SENIORS USING THE FIRST-YEAR CURRICULUM.THE LAUNCH OF THE ACADEMY EAGLES ALUMNI PROGRAM IN JULY 2026 WILL INCLUDE PARTNERSHIPS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, CORPORATE AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND WILL ENHANCE TRAINING, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND LEAD STUDENTS IN CAREER EXPLORATION.KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LEADERSHIP RETREATS, WORKSHOPS ON COMMUNICATION, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES SUCH AS COLLEGE VISITS AND POVERTY SIMULATIONS. THE PROGRAM ALSO FEATURES HANDS-ON PROJECTS THAT DIVE INTO HUNGER AND POVERTY AND CULMINATES IN SESSIONS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, GOAL SETTING, AND A GRADUATION CEREMONY.
  3. ONE OF THE TRADITIONAL BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND PROCESSION IS THE LACK OF AVAILABLE CHILDCARE. PROVIDING THIS RESOURCE ALLOWS FAMILIES TO COME INTO THE BUILDING AND RECEIVE RESOURCES AND NOT BE LIMITED BY CIRCUMSTANCES.HUB FOR COMMUNITY INNOVATION, INC PROVIDES A CHILD WATCH PROGRAM THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE YMCA OF GREATER AUGUSTA. CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED TO THE FAMILIES IN THE BUILDING FOR CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OLD; PARENTS MUST REMAIN IN THE BUILDING.THE MAXIMUM HOURS FOR CHILDCARE IS 2 HOURS PER DAY. EACH YEAR CHILD WATCH HAS BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 1,144 HOURS NOT INCLUDING BUILDING CLOSURES.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2025 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2025.

    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? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in April 2026. It is too new to have a track record.

    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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