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Share Fund

EIN 26-3695848 · Rochester, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SHARE FUND IS A CHARITABLE OUTREACH PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS EMERGENCY BASIC NEEDS AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO BECOME FINANCIALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT

Income
$430,703
Spending
$319,670
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
15.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
4
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$50,000, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 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 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 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. $277,691 spent. THE SHARE FUND PROVIDES VARIOUS TYPES OF MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED TO ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS DURING EMERGENCIES/TIMES OF SEVERE HARDSHIP. SHARE FUND INC. ASSISTS WITH THE BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD, SHELTER, AND CLOTHING THROUGH THREE DISTINCT PROGRAMS. (1) (GERRY'S EMERGENCY) FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES FREE FOOD RESOURCES TO FAMILIES IN ROCHESTER, EAST ROCHESTER, BARRINGTON, GONIC, MILTON, FARMINGTON, AND SOMERSWORTH, NH TO PREVENT/ALLEVIATE HUNGER. IN 2025, THE PANTRY HAD 9,606 VISITS FOR FOOD; 17,600 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM OUR FOOD PANTRY SERVICES WHICH DISTRIBUTED OVER 381,000 POUNDS OF FOOD. OUR COMMUNITY DIAPER BANK DISTRIBUTED FREE DIAPERS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH THE FOOD PANTRY AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL RESOURCES SUCH AS HEADSTART. NEARLY 99,580 DIAPERS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN NEED. DUE TO INCREASES IN HOUSING AND GROCERY COSTS, AS WELL AS ENERGY PRICES, WE HAVE SEEN AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF FOOD REQUESTS VERSUS PRIOR YEARS. WE PARTNERED ONCE AGAIN WITH LOCAL FARMERS PROVIDING HUNDREDS OF FARM-FRESH PRODUCTS TO OUR FAMILIES RIGHT THROUGH THE FALL. WE ALSO PARTNERED WITH SUPPORTING LOCAL HOMELESS SHELTER SHARING FOOD AND OTHER RESOURCES. WE WERE FORTUNATE TO OBTAIN FUNDS TO PURCHASE A NEW DELIVERY VAN.(2) EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDES FINANCIAL HELP WITH SHELTER AND EXPENSES TO ENSURE HEALTHY HOMES FOR RESIDENTS OF ROCHESTER, EAST ROCHESTER, BARRINGTON, GONIC, FARMINGTON, MILTON, WAKEFIELD AND SOMERSWORTH NH. SPECIFIC SERVICES INCLUDE PAYMENTS TO LANDLORDS FOR BACK RENT TO AVOID EVICTION AND SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE TO SECURE HOUSING. IN ADDITION, PAYMENTS TO UTILITY VENDORS ARE MADE FOR HELP WITH ELECTRICITY, GAS, AND WATER TO PREVENT DISCONNECTION AND PAYMENTS TO HEATING FUEL VENDORS TO PROVIDE HEAT AND/OR HOT WATER FOR HOUSEHOLDS WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED ALL OTHER BENEFITS AND RESOURCES FOR FUEL ASSISTANCE. URGENT MEDICAL NEEDS ARE ALSO ADDRESSED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM AND FAMILIES IN NEED ARE ASSISTED WITH EMERGENCY DENTAL/EYE CARE, MEDICATION, AND NEEDED MEDICAL SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT. WE SUSPENDED OUR AUTO-REPAIR ASSISTANCE AS THE COSTS WERE OFTEN BEYOND OUR SCOPE AND DECIDED TO REFOCUS ON SHELTER AS OUR PRIMARY EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT SERVICE. IN 2025, WE SERVED NEARLY 250 HOUSEHOLDS BY DISTRIBUTING SOME $123,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL OUTLOOK WHICH INCLUDES STABILIZATION SERVICES, BUDGETING GUIDANCE, FINANCIAL COACHING, AND OTHER SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LONG-TERM CHANGES IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT HABITS. (3) THE SHARE FUND THRIFT STORE (AKA COMMUNITY CLOTHING SHOP) OFFERS FREE SHOPPING FOR FAMILIES IN NEED . FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY THROUGH A SIMPLE "VALIDATION REFERRAL SYSTEM" (WORKING WITH OTHER AREA RESOURCE PROVIDERS AS WELL AS THROUGH INTERNAL REFERRAL FROM OUR OTHER PROGRAMS) MAY OBTAIN NEEDED CLOTHING, SHOES, AND ACCESSORIES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, AS WELL AS SMALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS. ABOUT 65% OF ALL DONATIONS RECEIVED GO OUT THE DOOR AS PART OF OUR "FREE-SHOPPING" VISITS. THE THRIFT STORE IS ALSO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SEEKING AN AFFORDABLE SHOPPING DESTINATION AND PROCEEDS FROM THOSE SALES GENERATE INCOME TO SUPPORT THE SHARE FUND'S SERVICES AND OVERALL OPERATIONS.

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 May 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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