Welcome to the South
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Welcome to the South strengthens urban communties by redeveloping blighted homes into affordable housing abd providing programs that support housing stablilty ,youth development and parenting education. Through seasonal outreach events,educational initiatives we work to uplift the underseved families and revitalize our neigh5borhoods.
- Income
- $143,912
- Spending
- $114,722
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 72%
- Highest pay
- $10,000, director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $50,000 spent. During the tax year, Welcome to the South provided a variety of programs and services designed to strengthen and uplift the Frayser community of Memphis TN 38127. Our organization operated a summer blight program that engaged approximately 30 youth,ages 8-18, throughout summer break. Participants cleaned and maintained one main street per week, helping improve the appearance and saftey of the neighborhood while promoting civic responsibility and enviromental stewardship among local youth. In response to community needs ,Welcome to the South donated 40 winter coats to students at Hawkins Mill Elementary school, ensuring that children wihtout access to warm clothing were protected during the colder moths. We also hosted a Back to school drive , where we distributed over 200 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to local students. To support families during holiday season we conducted a Thanksgivig Turkey Giveaway,providing over 200 turkeys to the households in need. While the organization did not recieve any grant funding during the reported period , we successfully redeveloped several blighted residential properties in the community , converting them into affordable housing options for underserved families. These redevelopment efforts contribute to long term neighborhood revitalization and provide stable housing for residents who need it most.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 January 2026.
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 July 2023.
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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