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Atlantic Outreach Incorporated

EIN 27-3715737 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ATLANTIC OUTREACH GROUP, OR AOG, IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED, IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
57
Volunteers
720

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 79% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    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, 2024, 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. $2.7 million spent. ATLANTIC OUTREACH GROUP (AOG) PROVIDES A FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS OVERCOMING SUBSTANCE-USE BARRIERS. SERVICES INCLUDE SAFE RECOVERY HOUSING, PEER SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND DIRECT ACCESS TO SUBSTANCE-USE, MENTAL-HEALTH, AND PSYCHIATRIC CARE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED RECOVERY PLANS, RELAPSE-PREVENTION EDUCATION, AND LINKAGES TO EMPLOYMENT AND LONG-TERM HOUSING RESOURCES.IN 2024, AOG OPERATED 30 CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES AND SERVED OVER 2,000 INDIVIDUALS. SPECIALIZED SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED FOR WOMEN IN RECOVERY, HELPING THEM REBUILD FAMILY CONNECTIONS AND ACHIEVE STABILITY, AND A SHORT-TERM TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OPTION WAS OFFERED FOR PARTICIPANTS PREPARING TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. GRADUATES WERE ENGAGED THROUGH ONGOING ALUMNI SUPPORT, MENTORING, AND WORKFORCE READINESS OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE SUSTAINED RECOVERY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.AOG ALSO OPERATED THE RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY ADVISOR (RRA) APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE REGION AND APPROVED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, WITH UP TO 16 APPRENTICES IN TRAINING AT A TIME. APPRENTICES EARNED CERTIFICATIONS IN CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST (CPRS), SUICIDE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION (ASIST), MEDICATION AIDE, AND MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID. AOG RECEIVED THE 2024 EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR FOR WORK-BASED LEARNING AWARD FROM THE CAPITAL REGION WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP BOARD. PARTNERSHIPS WITH RECOVERY CORPS, VA WORKS, DARS, AND HUMAN KIND PROVIDED CAREER TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN RECOVERY OUTCOMES.
  2. $560,785 spent. AOG'S FOOD PROGRAM COMBATS FOOD INSECURITY BY PROVIDING CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. AS ONE OF THE FEW FOOD PANTRIES OPEN FIVE DAYS PER WEEK, THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 31,000 INDIVIDUALS IN 2024. THE PET PANTRY, OPERATING UNDER THIS PROGRAM, PROVIDED FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR MORE THAN 2,200 PETS, DISTRIBUTING OVER 9,700 POUNDS OF FOOD. AOG ADDED A FULL-TIME PET PANTRY COORDINATOR, EXPANDED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND LAUNCHED PET KIT ASSEMBLY PROJECTS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATE PARTNERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S UPCOMING MOVE TO A 25,000-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY WILL EXPAND STORAGE AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCY TO MEET GROWING COMMUNITY DEMAND.
  3. $61,498 spent. HOLIDAY HELPING HANDS (HHH) IS AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY HOLIDAY EVENT THAT PROVIDES GIFTS, TOYS, FOOD, AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED. THE EVENT ENGAGES LOCAL VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. IN 2024, OVER 700 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN 21,000 HOURS ACROSS AOG PROGRAMS. AOG ALSO HOSTED INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY, WHICH BROUGHT TOGETHER OVER 300 COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR EDUCATION, REMEMBRANCE, AND CONNECTION TO PREVENTION RESOURCES. THESE INITIATIVES DEMONSTRATE AOG'S COMMITMENT TO COLLABORATION, TRANSPARENCY, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 2024.

    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 2020.

    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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