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Educational Services of Hampton Roads Inc

EIN 20-3264009 · Chesapeake, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ESHR, Inc. provides educational services, training and advocacy services for families in the Hampton Roads area.

Income
$72,433
Spending
$72,288
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$20,350, president

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 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. $50,333 spent. The Fatherhood-Mentoring Initiative program in conjunction with Portsmouth Department of Social Services offers opportunities for fathers to interact with other fathers gaining parenting skills in a fun and positive environment. These opportunities are provided as both a means to improve family relations and as a way to promote the importance of fathers being active in the lives of their children. Fatherhood skill building sessions are offered through the program curriculum. The curriculum focuses upon the premise that every father needs to understand the universal aspects of fatherhood so that men of all cultures, races, religions and backgrounds can learn to be effective fathers. Participants will hone their fathering skills as they learn about being a better man and the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children and their family. In addition, participants will learn important ways to strengthen their relationships with their wives or children's mothers. Furthermore, the program shows participants how to develop effective strategies to manage their physical and mental health and to help them balance their work and family commitments. In addition, with the help of project facilitators and other participating fathers, the Fatherhood-Mentoring Program will help men begin the process of growth through training strategies and also provides information on postsecondary education, financial aid, employment and apprenticeship programs. There are three ten-week sessions provided from September to June that serve an average of 60 men per year. All services are free to the participants.
  2. $15,000 spent. Educational Services of Hampton Roads, Inc. provides a free Community Health Fair for Men. The health fair which is open to the public provides health screenings, and information, during Men's Health Month, primarily for men but is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Services provided included Blood pressure checks, BMI, vaccines, Narcan training, kidney screening, colon screening kits, etc.
  3. $5,000 spent. ESHR, Inc. sponsors an "Aspiring Business Owners' Project". This project is a free ten (10) week course hosted by the Norfolk Campus of Tidewater Community College. The project targets formerly incarcerated individuals, but is open to anyone who is interested in starting their own business. The students are provided intense, life-transforming training, executive coaching and mentoring by instructors who are some of the most knowledgeable individuals in business. Each participant is required to conceive a business they would like to launch, research competing within the chosen industry, write a business plan for launching their business successfully and then pitch the plan to a group of successful business owners and community leaders. A first, second and third place winner is chosen from the students who participate in the pitch and they win funds to help start their business.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 February 2006.

    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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