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Virginia Benefit Programs Organization

EIN 20-3548997 · Amherst, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE AND EQUIP VIRGINIA ELIGIBILITY WORKERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS NEEDED TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY, IMPROVE THE CONSISTENCY AND QUALITY OF ELIGIBILITY PRACTICES, AND SUPPORT THEM IN PROVIDING SKILLED, COMPASSIONATE, AND FAMILY-CENTERED ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED

Income
$289,301
Spending
$274,662
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 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 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    820 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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. $240,508 spent. PLANNED, COORDINATED, AND CONDUCTED TWO COMPREHENSIVE SEMI-ANNUAL STATEWIDE CONFERENCES DESIGNED TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE VIRGINIA ELIGIBILITY WORKERS ON THE LATEST FEDERAL AND STATE POLICIES, REGULATORY CHANGES, AND PROCEDURAL UPDATES AFFECTING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICAID, SNAP, TANF, AND CHILD CARE. THESE EVENTS FEATURED EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS, INTERACTIVE SESSIONS, AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS THAT HIGHLIGHTED BEST PRACTICES, CASE STUDIES, AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS. THE CONFERENCES ALSO PROMOTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ENCOURAGED PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING, AND REINFORCED THE IMPORTANCE OF DELIVERING ACCURATE, EFFICIENT, AND FAMILY-CENTERED SERVICES TO VIRGINIA RESIDENTS. PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK AND POST-EVENT EVALUATIONS CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE RETENTION AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION IN LOCAL AGENCY OPERATIONS. PLANNED, COORDINATED, AND CONDUCTED TWO COMPREHENSIVE SEMI-ANNUAL STATEWIDE CONFERENCES DESIGNED TO TRAIN AND EDUCATE VIRGINIA ELIGIBILITY WORKERS ON THE LATEST FEDERAL AND STATE POLICIES, REGULATORY CHANGES, AND PROCEDURAL UPDATES AFFECTING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SUCH AS MEDICAID, SNAP, TANF, AND CHILD CARE. THESE EVENTS FEATURED EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS, INTERACTIVE SESSIONS, AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS THAT HIGHLIGHTED BEST PRACTICES, CASE STUDIES, AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS. THE CONFERENCES ALSO PROMOTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ENCOURAGED PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING, AND REINFORCED THE IMPORTANCE OF DELIVERING ACCURATE, EFFICIENT, AND FAMILY-CENTERED SERVICES TO VIRGINIA RESIDENTS. PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK AND POST-EVENT EVALUATIONS CONSISTENTLY DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE RETENTION AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION IN LOCAL AGENCY OPERATIONS.
  2. $17,761 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BENEFIT PROGRAM STAFF THROUGH COORDINATED ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. IT SERVED AS A UNIFIED VOICE FOR PROGRAM OPERATIONS, PROMOTING POLICY IMPROVEMENTS AND ADVOCATING FOR ADEQUATE STAFFING TO MEET GROWING CASELOAD DEMANDS. ADDITIONALLY, IT PROVIDED RECOGNITION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN STAFF EFFECTIVENESS AND CAREER GROWTH, WHILE FOSTERING COLLABORATION, KNOWLEDGE SHARING, AND OVERALL PROGRAM EXCELLENCE.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BENEFIT PROGRAM STAFF THROUGH COORDINATED ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES. IT SERVED AS A UNIFIED VOICE FOR PROGRAM OPERATIONS, PROMOTING POLICY IMPROVEMENTS AND ADVOCATING FOR ADEQUATE STAFFING TO MEET GROWING CASELOAD DEMANDS. ADDITIONALLY, IT PROVIDED RECOGNITION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN STAFF EFFECTIVENESS AND CAREER GROWTH, WHILE FOSTERING COLLABORATION, KNOWLEDGE SHARING, AND OVERALL PROGRAM EXCELLENCE.

Source: Form 990 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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