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Rsvp of Dane County Inc

EIN 39-1273164 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY BY RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS 55 AND OLDER TO HELP PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DELIVER ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND IDENTITIES, PROVIDING DANE COUNTY WITH A VALUABLE RESOURCE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
19.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
15
Volunteers
1,247
Highest pay
$104,317, executive director

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (2)
  1. $556,370 spent. DRIVER SERVICES - RSVP'S DRIVER ESCORT SERVICE RESPONDS TO THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF DANE COUNTY'S OLDER ADULT RESIDENTS (60 YEARS AND OLDER) WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO OTHER TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES SUCH AS BUS, VAN, FAMILY AND FRIENDS. VOLUNTEERS ALSO DELIVER MEALS TO OLDER ADULTS OUTSIDE OF MADISON WHO ARE UNABLE TO COOK THEIR OWN MEALS. BUS BUDDY & BUS BUDDY TOUR VOLUNTEERS TEACH OTHER OLDER ADULTS, INDIVIDUALLY OR IN GROUPS, HOW TO ACHIEVE MORE INDEPENDENCE AND MOBILITY BY USING THE PUBLIC BUS SYSTEM.THIS PROGRAM HELPED OVER 2,000 OLDER ADULTS AND VETERANS OF ALL AGES MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING 8,880 RIDES AND DELIVERING 165,704 MEALS. THROUGH RSVP'S VETS HELPING VETS PROGRAM, VETERANS ARE RECRUITED AS VOLUNTEER DRIVERS TO SERVE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. VETERANS WHO ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE CAN RECEIVE A RIDE FROM A FELLOW VETERAN VOLUNTEER DRIVER WHO UNDERSTANDS SOME OF THE PROBLEMS THAT YOUNGER VETERANS ARE FACING. 627 UNDUPLICATED VOLUNTEERS SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $469,285 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - INCLUDE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, VETS HELPING VETS, INTERGENERATIONAL, GROUP PROJECTS/HOMEWORKERS, DANE COUNTY TRIAD, AND FOSTER GRANDPARENTS. THIS YEAR 633 VOLUNTEERS SERVED IN 76 NONPROFITS, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS.COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS IS A CLEARING HOUSE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES GEARED TOWARDS ADULTS AGE 55 AND OLDER. PERSONAL PLACEMENT ENSURES THAT VOLUNTEERS ARE MATCHED TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAKE USE OF THEIR TALENTS AND INTERESTS AND FIT EASILY INTO THE VOLUNTEERS' SCHEDULES. VETS HELPING VETS VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE RIDES TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT TRIPS FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. VETERANS WHO ARE UNABLE TO DRIVE RECEIVE A RIDE FROM A FELLOW VETERAN VOLUNTEER DRIVER WHO UNDERSTANDS SOME OF THE PROBLEMS THAT YOUNGER VETERANS ARE FACING.RSVP'S INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM ENCOURAGES SENIORS TO INTERACT WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES ACROSS DANE COUNTY. VOLUNTEERS SERVE IN SCHOOLS AND LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS AS READING OR MATH TUTORS, HELP WITH SPECIAL PROJECTS, OR AS COMPUTER BUDDIES.GROUP PROJECTS/HOMEWORKER VOLUNTEERS MEET IN GROUPS OR WORK AT HOME TO RECYCLE DONATED MATERIALS MAKING HANDMADE ITEMS THAT BENEFIT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, AND SCHOOLS DISTRIBUTE THESE ITEMS TO THEIR CLIENTS.RSVP SPONSORS DANE COUNTY TRIAD AND ASSISTS COMMUNITIES IN FORMING THEIR OWN LOCAL TRIADS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS TO PREVENT THE CRIMINAL VICTIMIZATION OF OLDER ADULTS. A YEARLY CONFERENCE IS HELD WITH SPEAKERS ON CRIME PREVENTION AND SAFETY, RESOURCE TABLES AND LITERATURE.RSVP SPONSORS A FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES STIPENDS FOR LOW INCOME VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS WORK WITH CHILDREN IN DANE COUNTY SCHOOLS, HEAD START, AND NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS HELPING THEM WITH READING, WRITING, MATH, AND DEMONSTRATING HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 July 1977.

    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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