Outreach East
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
At Outreach East, our mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure no neighbor in our community has to go without life's essentials. We are a non-denominational, community-based nonprofit serving families in Davison, Burton, Goodrich, Otisville, and parts of Flint, Michigan. When individuals and families face crisis-whether it's hunger, the threat of eviction, or a utility shut-off-Outreach East is there. We provide groceries, shelter, clothing, utility assistance, and other critical resources. By partnering with local agencies, churches, and organizations, we maximize every gift entrusted to us. Grounded in compassion and guided by the belief that caring for "the least of our neighbors" is both a responsibility and a privilege, Outreach East transforms generosity into hope.
- Income
- $555,210
- Spending
- $550,695
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 6.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 85%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $55,580, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
- $474,859 spent. Last year, Outreach East provided direct assistance to 8,562 adults and children, distributing more than 254,901 pounds of food and personal care items. We also supplied clothing and emergency monetary assistance for rent, utilities, medical needs, and other urgent expenses. Among the items provided were diapers (approximately 500 packages), Holiday Dinners (646), Christmas Gifts for children (over 300 children), baby food, school snacks, household items, back packs, back to school supplies, winter coats, boots, hats and gloves. Thanks to community generosity, we leveraged more than $314,000 in donated goods-all of which went directly to those in need. This incredible impact was made possible by over 14,000 volunteer hours, demonstrating how deeply our neighbors care for one another.
- $20,654 spent. With support from United Way, we prevented utility shut-offs for 51 families, ensuring they had warmth, electricity, and water during times of crisis.
- $17,157 spent. Also through a grant from United Way, we provided rent support for 25 families, helping them remain safely housed when eviction was a real threat.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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