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High Point Coi Ministries

EIN 88-4338065 · Harrison, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

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

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE A LASTING IMPACT THROUGH AUTHENTIC CONNECTION AND DEDICATED SERVICE. WE BELIEVE THAT BUILDING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS IS ESSENTIAL TO SHARING CHRIST'S LOVE, WHICH IS WHY OUR APPROACH IS ROOTED IN FOUR CORE ACTIONS: TO MINGLE, TO SERVE, TO CONNECT, AND TO WIN. THROUGH THESE FOUR PRINCIPLES, WE STRIVE TO BE A MINISTRY THAT NOT ONLY IMPACTS INDIVIDUAL LIVES BUT ALSO TRANSFORMS COMMUNITIES, BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE.

Income
$496,660
Spending
$447,173
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
-4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
16
Volunteers
12

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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 139% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (1)
  1. $440,421 spent. HIGH SU VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT CONTINUES TO DEEPEN ITS IMPACT IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. MORE THAN A DINING PLACE, HIGH SU SERVES AS A CENTER OF HEALTH, SERVICE, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. WE PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS, PLANT-BASED MEALS THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES AND SUPPORT OVERALL WELL-BEING. ALONGSIDE DAILY SERVICE, WE HAVE HOSTED SEVERAL HEALTH SEMINARS TO EQUP INDIVIDUALS WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR BETTER LIVING.THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, AND ORGANIZATIONS, WE HAVE PROVIDED FOOD AND SPACE FOR COMMUNITY AND CHURCH EVENTS, SUPPORTED COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND DELIVERED FREE MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.ON DAYS WHEN THE RESTAURANT IS CLOSED (SATURDAY NIGHT), HIGH SU OPENS ITS SPACE FOR COMMUNITY TRAINING, SUCH AS GARDENING WORKSHOPS, RUNNING CLUB ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER GROWTH-FOCUSED PROGRAMS. THESE INITIATIVES HELP BUILD A HEALTHIER AND MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITY.

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 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? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2023.

    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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