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City of Refuge Pulaski Inc

EIN 16-1774183 · Pulaski, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHARITABLE SUPPORT FOR UNDERPRIVELEGED AND VULNERABLE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, JOB TRAINING/PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR CHILDREN (WHICH INCLUDES TUTORING, NOURISHMENT, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, ETC.). OUR MISSION IS TO MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED.

Income
$227,813
Spending
$202,719
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
51
Highest pay
$18,000, president

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 (3)
  1. $49,174 spent. Our primary service programs in 2025 focused on providing assistance to vulnerable individuals and families with food acquisition. along side of that, we were able to assist with clothing, housing assistance (utility bill payment) and medical assistance. We served 14,904 families, 23,187 individuals and issued approximately 400,000 pounds of food and supplies in Pulaski Virginia and surrounding areas.
  2. $40,348 spent. Our after-school programs were able to serve 12 families in 2025. We provide transportation to our site, after school nourishment, tutoring, physical exercise, life skills acquisition, and field trips to expand their horizons.
  3. $36,565 spent. Our community support services program is centered around providing additional support for women and children in vulnerable situations. Services include crisis support, clothing and personal hygiene supplies, appropriate clothing and coaching for job interviews. In 2025 we served 14,904 families and 23,187 individuals.

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 July 2007.

    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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