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Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee

EIN 38-3246997 · Owosso, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING AN ARRAY OF SUPPORT TO CAREGIVERS OF ADULTS AND TO FRAIL ELDERLY PERSONS AT RISK WHO LIVE ALONE THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH THE COMMUNITY OF SHIAWASSEE COUNTY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND CARETAKING SERVICES THROUGH ITS VARIOUS PROGRAMS.

Income
$224,159
Spending
$247,955
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
6
Volunteers
129
Highest pay
$77,763, executive di

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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $123,977 spent. RESPITE CARE - PROVIDES IN HOME VISITS BY VOLUNTEERS FOR ADULTS (MAINLY FRAIL ELDERLY PERSONS, MANY HAVE LOWER INCOMES) TO PROVIDE FRIENDLY VISITS TO THE PERSON, AND RESPITE TO THE FAMILY CAREGIVERS. THIS INCLUDES GIFT OF TIME, SOCIALIZATION FOR THE PERSON WHO IS HOMEBOUND OR LESS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE HOME, AND REST AND RELIEF TO THE INDIVIDUALS WITH AN ONGOING CONDITION OR ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. MOST VOLUNTEERS HELP WEEKLY, PROVIDING A FRIENDLY VISIT TO THE PERSON, AND RESPITE (A GIFT OF TIME) TO THE FAMILY CARING FOR THE PERSON.
  2. $61,989 spent. EDUCATION - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION TO VOLUNTEERS, PATIENTS, AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS. INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO VOLUNTEERS SUCH AS COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND HOME SAFETY AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSISTING HOMEBOUND PATIENTS AND THOSE SUFFERING FROM DEMENTIA. EDUCATION IS ALSO PROVIDED TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ABOUT SENIOR HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND WAYS TO ACCESS THOSE SERVICES. SAFETY HOME INSPECTIONS ARE CONDUCTED WHICH GIVE SENIORS FEEDBACK ON WAYS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF THEIR HOME. HOME VISITS BY STAFF ARE PROVIDED AT THE REQUEST OF SERVICES, AND FOR THE VOLUNTEER MATCH APPOINTMENT, AND THEN USUALLY YEARLY. PHONE SUPPORT IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE, YEARLY REASSESSMENT HOME VISITS BY THE CASE MANAGER ARE PROVIDED.

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 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 2025.

    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 November 1995.

    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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