Rsvp Volunteers
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RSVP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with over 50 years program management experience utilizing over 1,000 volunteers. RSVP Volunteers creates and runs unique community programs powered by skilled volunteers to advance education and wellness for all ages and strengthens nonprofits through capacity building and volunteer services.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 55%
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 1,000
- Highest pay
- $128,269, executive director
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
Strong: 93 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2524 of 24 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (11)
- $258,090 spent. RSVPs Digital Literacy Program provides adults with essential technology skills to navigate daily life and access critical services, and succeed in todays workforce. Trained volunteers offer one-on-one and group instruction on using devices such as smartphones tablets, and computers. Participants learn to use email, browse the internet safely, attend virtual meetings,search for jobs, complete online applications, and more, supporting greater independence and digital confidence. In 2025 the program served 827 individuals. 93% of clients report they are more confident in using their device (75% much more confident) after participating in the program.
- $158,585 spent. RSVPs Elementary Literacy Program trains volunteers as literacy coaches to help children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. Volunteers provide guided reading for students in need of academic support to help them improve their reading abilities and literacy skills. The program supports students in person during school, as well as virtually afterschool and in the summer months. Teachers report 92% of students improved reading comprehension and 86% improved fluency as a result of working with RSVP volunteers.
- $98,635 spent. RSVPs MY Free Tutor Program provides virtual, one-on-one math tutoring and STEM career awareness to students with academic needs. Trained volunteer math coaches are matched with the same student for an entire semester, offering consistent academic support and mentorship. A diagnostic math program is used at the start of tutoring to identify specific fundamental concepts the student needs to strengthen, allowing for a targeted, individualized approach. Students receive one hour of tutoring per week, with a focus on building math confidence and core skills. The program serves students from 3rd grade through college, as well as veterans returning to school. STEM career presentations introduce students to a wide range of potential career paths. In 2025, 94% of participants improved their understanding of subject matter and 82% improved math grades.
- $114,320 spent. RSVPs PA MEDI program matches community members with counselors (RSVP volunteers) who offer free, easy-to- understand information about the best Medicare plans for health coverage, without bias. RSVP PA MEDI volunteers attend extensive training through the State of Pennsylvania to become specialists authorized to provide the service. Counselors have a thorough understanding of navigating the Medicare system including enrollment coverage options, financial assistance programs, appeals, and more. Counselors help community members navigate the Medicare system with a customized approach based on the persons income and health circumstances
- $78,548 spent. RSVPs Family Literacy Program is a multifaceted approach to early literacy. Collaborating with Head Start, RSVP provides program materials and trained volunteers for Head Start Pre-K classrooms. Volunteers read books to Head Start preschoolers helping develop their reading skills and prepare them for learning. To increase access to books at home, each child is gifted six new books a year along with parent reading tips. Additionally, parent workshops are offered to help parents understand the importance of reading with their young children.
- $60,058 spent. Volunteer Executive Consultant program provides highly skilled volunteers with business and professional experience to help small and mid-sized nonprofit agencies in the community with projects and strategic planning to build their capacity and enhance their service delivery through consultations and management assistance. In addition, VEC provides educational workshops for nonprofit leaders.
- $62,089 spent. RSVPs Volunteer Services program recruits, screens, interviews and places volunteers with over 150 nonprofit partners to help improve their their capacity to serve the community
- RSVPs PA MEDI program matches community members with counselors (RSVP volunteers) who offer free, easy-to- 114320. 0. 0.
- RSVPs Family Literacy Program is a multifaceted approach to early literacy. 78548. 0. 0.
- Volunteer Executive Consultant program provides highly skilled volunteers 60058. 0. 0.
- RSVPs Volunteer Services program recruits, screens, interviews and places 62089. 0. 0.
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
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 October 13, 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 December 2025.
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 December 1986.
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 October 21, 2026.
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