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Verdecares Inc

EIN 27-1600105 · Rio Verde, AZ

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

Non-medical senior support services to area residents

Income
$677,978
Spending
$492,247
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
20.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
8
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$75,000, founding 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 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 72% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (5)
  1. $142,801 spent. Care Management program: During hospital admission, we work with the hospital healthcare team to assess your needs as they relate to your stay and prepare an individualized care plan in preparation of your discharge to home. Care management includes hospital case management assistance, volunteer nurse wellness checks for those as requested, handyman support, medical alert systems, wound & medication management assistance, referrals to other medical specialits, community integrated healthcare clinics and other services.
  2. $114,136 spent. Transportation Program: Medical transportation services including transportation to medical appointments, surgeries, pickup from the hospital after a 911 call and return home, transport from rehab facility and return home, ongoing transportation to outpatient physical therapy typically 3X/week for 4 to 6 weeks. Errand transportation to pick up medications, groceries, wound management and other supplies for those returning from the hospital, those who live alone and cannot drive, those who are sick (special errand support during the COVID pandemic which is ongoing to ensure our neighbors quarantine as needed to minimize the spread of the virus). Medical equipment closet provides needed equipment to support clients safety at home. We deliver and pickup from neighbors homes. Oxygen equipment training, legal requirements and hands-on support.
  3. $38,909 spent. Support Groups: Alzheimers certified support group provide a safe, confidential, supportive environment die Caregivers to allow their loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimers to remain home as long as possible. Through skill training and education Caregivers learn skills to solve the many challenges Alzheimers families face during the disease stages. Annual Parkinsons Disease educational lunches sharing the latest in disease stages, research, medications and medical resources. Support group activities provide Caregivers with much needed time for themselves while their loved ones spend time with others experiencing similar medical limitations. Special social time with VerdeCares trained volunteers. Young-at-Hearts luncheons (those 80 years) provide educational topics; such as, staying hydrated, fall home safety tips, how to safely get up from a fall and more. Provides social time with friends and new neighbors.
  4. $34,444 spent. Meals program: Mobile meal delivery, minimum twice a month, to neighbors who live alone, dont drive, those sick, and for those returning from the hospital or rehab (deliver more frequent weekly meals to those in need). Meal program visits by caring volunteers bring a smile to many who live alone in our Verde communities. Meal visits are our eyes on seniors to ensure other services if needed are provided and supports our goal to combat seniors isolation and loneliness in our communities.
  5. $281 spent. Repairs: VerdeCares Handyman Minor Services are provided to neighbors who live alone, those returning from the hospital or those in need, who request one of the services listed below. Changing light bulbs - Hanging pictures - Change out batteries from chirping smoke detectors. (10-foot ceiling max height) - TV/Internet hookup - Transport window or door frames to Ace Hardware for new screen - Obtain and add salt to water softeners - Garbage Disposal Dislodging - Medical Alarm connection.

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 October 13, 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 September 2010.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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