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Benevolence Farm

EIN 26-3685507 · Graham, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BENEVOLENCE FARM SEEKS TO CULTIVATE LEADERSHIP, PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS, AND REAP STRUCTURAL CHANGE WITH INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$596,551
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
16
Volunteers
25

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. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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, 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 (1)
  1. $487,249 spent. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES A SPACE FOR WOMEN AND GENDER EXPANSIVE PEOPLE RETURNING HOME FROM PRISON AND JAIL TO PROCESS, HEAL, AND PREPARE FOR WHATS NEXT IN A RURAL SETTING SURROUNDED BY NATURE. BENEVOLENCE FARM IS ONE OF THE FEW PLACES ACROSS THE STATE THAT ACCEPTS PEOPLE OF ALL CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS. AFTER EACH PERSONS ARRIVAL, THEY SET THEIR OWN GOALS AND STAFF WORKS ALONGSIDE THEM TO IDENTIFY THE RIGHT RESOURCES TO SUCCEED. BECAUSE EACH RESIDENT LEADS THE WAY IN THEIR REENTRY, WE SEE ABOUT 15% OF OUR ALUMNI RETURN TO INCARCERATION WITHIN TWO YEARS, AND ALMOST ALL WHO ARE RE-INCARCERATED ARE FOR A TECHNICAL VIOLATION REGARDING THEIR PROBATION OR PAROLE. ULTIMATELY, WE HOPE TO MEASURE THE EXTENT TO WHICH OUR ALUMNI THRIVE IN AND WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES OF CHOICE. OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE: SAFE AND SECURE HOUSING, LIVING WAGE EMPLOYMENT VIA OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES, TRAUMA-INFORMED COMMUNITY RESOURCES, ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH.

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 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 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 2009.

    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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