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Gods Outreach Madison County Food Bank

EIN 05-0593895 · Richmond, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GODS OUTREACH IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT TANGIBLY EXPRESSES ITS LOVE AND CONCERN FOR PEOPLE IN NEED OF FOOD IN MADISON AND ESTILL COUNTIES BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD MONTHLY.

Income
$448,383
Spending
$359,103
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
7
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$57,161, president &

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 9 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $301,196 spent. MADISON COUNTY BACKPACK PROGRAM - CHILDREN IN NEED ARE CONFIDENTIALLY IDENTIFIED BY THEIR TEACHERS, AND RECEIVE A RETURNABLE BACKPACK FILLED WITH USEFUL FOODS SUCH AS RAVIOLI, SOUPS, FRUIT SNACKS, CHIPS, CEREAL, POPCORN, AND OTHER SNACKS, FOR THE WEEKEND. COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM - THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP) WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ELDERLY PEOPLE AT LEAST 60 YEARS OF AGE BY SUPPLEMENTING THEIR DIETS WITH NUTRITIOUS USDA COMMODITY FOODS SUCH AS GRAIN AND MILK PRODUCTS, PROTEIN, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. CROCK POT FOR KIDS - TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO COOK USING A CROCK POT. CHILDRENS' SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAMS - SUPPLY FOOD TO LOCAL CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER WHEN SCHOOL LUNCH IS NOT AVAILABLE. GOD'S OUTREACH SERVED APPROXIMATELY 32,000 FAMILIES WITH SUPPLEMENTAL AND EMERGENCY FOOD IN 2024 IN MADISON AND ESTILL COUNTIES. WE PROVIDED 3500 BACKPACKS EACH MONTH FOR KIDS TO TAKE HOME FOR WEEKEND FOOD. CHARITY TRACKER - CONNECTS 60+ MINISTRIES IN MADISON AND ESTILL COUNTIES WITH SHARED INFORMATION TO HELP BETTER SERVE THOSE IN NEED. A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED BY GOD'S OUTREACH. MADISON COUNTY BACKPACK PROGRAM - CHILDREN IN NEED ARE CONFIDENTIALLY IDENTIFIED BY THEIR TEACHERS, AND RECEIVE A RETURNABLE BACKPACK FILLED WITH USEFUL FOODS SUCH AS RAVIOLI, SOUPS, FRUIT SNACKS, CHIPS, CEREAL, POPCORN, AND OTHER SNACKS, FOR THE WEEKEND. COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM - THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP) WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ELDERLY PEOPLE AT LEAST 60 YEARS OF AGE BY SUPPLEMENTING THEIR DIETS WITH NUTRITIOUS USDA COMMODITY FOODS SUCH AS GRAIN AND MILK PRODUCTS, PROTEIN, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. CROCK POT FOR KIDS - TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO COOK USING A CROCK POT. CHILDRENS' SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAMS - SUPPLY FOOD TO LOCAL CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER WHEN SCHOOL LUNCH IS NOT AVAILABLE. GOD'S OUTREACH SERVED APPROXIMATELY 32,000 FAMILIES WITH SUPPLEMENTAL AND EMERGENCY FOOD IN 2024 IN MADISON AND ESTILL COUNTIES. WE PROVIDED 3500 BACKPACKS EACH MONTH FOR KIDS TO TAKE HOME FOR WEEKEND FOOD. CHARITY TRACKER - CONNECTS 60+ MINISTRIES IN MADISON AND ESTILL COUNTIES WITH SHARED INFORMATION TO HELP BETTER SERVE THOSE IN NEED. A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED BY GOD'S OUTREACH.

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 November 6, 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 August 2005.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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