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Eight Cap Inc

EIN 38-6111652 · Orleans, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EIGHTCAP, INC. IMPROVES OUR COMMUNITY BY COLLABORATING WITH PRIVATE, GOVERNMENT, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT ALLEVIATE THE CAUSES OF POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS, ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Income
$17.9 million
Spending
$18.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
340
Volunteers
1,666
Highest pay
$131,709, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 September 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 (5)
  1. $10.6 million spent. CHILD EDUCATION ACTIVITIES - FUNDING FROM HEAD START & GREAT START READINESS PROGRAMS PROVIDED FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, NUTRITION, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN.
  2. $2.7 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDED LOW-INCOME/NO-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH EMERGENCY FOOD, UTILITIES, SHELTER, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL SERVICES, AND CLOTHING.
  3. $2.1 million spent. WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM/ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED FREE HOME ENERGY CONSERVATION SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS TO REDUCE ENERGY USE, LOWER UTILITY BILLS AND ENSURE A SAFE LIVING ENVIRONMENT.
  4. $623,650 spent. SENIOR SERVICES CONSIST OF A FOSTER GRAND PARENT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES CHILDREN THAT ARE AT-RISK OR HAVE UNIQUE NEEDS WITH MENTORSHIP OF OLDER ADULTS. THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM AIMS TO KEEP SENIORS INDEPENDENT LONGER AND PROVIDE RESPITE TO FAMILY CAREGIVERS THROUGH VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND FRIENDSHIP TO SENIORS.
  5. $497,655 spent. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP), FUNDED BY USDA, ENSURES PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE BALANCED, HEALTHY MEALS AND HELPS CHILDREN START GOOD NUTRITION HABITS EARLY IN LIFE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 November 6, 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 September 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 March 1966.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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