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The Shepherds Center of Fairfax- Burke

EIN 36-4597392 · Fairfax, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide programs and services for older adults.

Income
$175,121
Spending
$182,052
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
22.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
4
Volunteers
135
Highest pay
$43,471, executive dir.

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $132,187 spent. ACCOMPANIED MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION AND COMPANION SHOPPING PROGRAMS THIS IS THE ORGANIZATIONS FLAGSHIP PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND ERRANDS OF NECESSITY TO ADULTS OVER 50 THAT RESIDE IN THE FAIRFAX/BURKE AREAS. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS ACCOMPANY CLIENTS TO ENSURE SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED, REMAIN WITH THE CLIENT, AND DRIVE THEM HOME AT THE CONCLUSION OF THEIR APPOINTMENT. THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED ITS SERVICE AREA MANY YEARS AGO TO INCLUDE SOUTHERN FAIRFAX COUNTY LOCATIONS. IN 2024 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 2,420 RIDES TO CLIENTS, AND 147 CLIENTS WERE SERVED, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 75-80 ACTIVE DRIVERS EACH MONTH.
  2. FRIENDLY CALLER/FRIENDLY VISITOR DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC, SOCIAL ISOLATION WAS A SEVERE SIDE EFFECT FOR MANY OLDER ADULTS. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THE ORGANIZATION MODIFIED THE PROGRAM AND INCREASED CAPACITY. IN 2024, 13 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED OVER 999 CALLS AND 105 VISITS TO OVER 20 CLIENTS.
  3. Program Activities: EXERCISE CASSES ENHANCE HEALTH AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND IN 2024, 144 VIRTUAL YOGA EXERCISE CLASSES WERE CONDUCTED WITH 5,794 PARTICIPANTS.
  4. BOOK CLUB IS AN EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY. THERE WERE 9 CLUB MEETINGS WITH 120 PARTICIPANTS. THE ANNUAL HIGHLIGHT INCLUDED DISCUSSIONS WITH AUTHORS WHO JOINED OUR MEETINGS.
  5. Other programs services include:LUNCH N LIFE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATION, ENRIGHMENT, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. FIVE LUNCH PROGRAMS WERE HELD WITH 231 ATTENDEES. HANDY HELPER PROGRAM ASSISTS OLDER ADULTS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH MINOR HOME REPAIRS. IN 2024, 15 TASKS WERE COMPLETED WITH SEVERAL REQUESTS PENDING. OUT AND ABOUT WAS INTRODUCED IN 2023 BUT THE FRIST PROGRAM WAS HELD IN 2024. 55 PARTICIPANTS ENJOYED TOURS, EDUCATIONAL OUTINGS, AND HEALTHY LIVING PRESENTATIONS AND THE GOAL IS TO EXPAND THIS PROGRAM.TECH TUTORING WAS ALSO INTRODUCED IN 2024 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITYS TECH FOR GOOD (T4G) ORGANIZATION. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES ONE-TO-ONE TECHNOLOGY TUTORING SUPPORT AND INTERGENRATIONAL ENGAGMENT AND SERVED OVER 50 OLDER ADULTS, THE GOAL IS TO EXPAND THIS PROGRAM.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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