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Reach Out First Inc

EIN 45-2184316 · Greensboro, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STEP-UP GREENSBORO PROVIDES FREE JOB READINESS TRAINING, ACTIVE MENTORING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOTIVATE, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT TO HELP THEM FIND AND KEEP JOBS AND BUILD STABLE LIVES.

Income
$391,185
Spending
$497,188
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
11
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$63,340, 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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 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)
  1. $322,820 spent. JOB READINESS - A WEEK LONG WORKSHOP THAT TEACHES JOB SKILLS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. CONDUCTED BY A TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF, THE TRAINING ENCOURAGES ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY. PARTICIPANTS GAIN INSIGHT AND SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, JOB SEARCH TACTICS, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, REFLECTIVE LISTENING, DRESSING FOR SUCCESS, INTERVIEWING AND JOB RETENTION.
  2. $60,225 spent. LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM - OFFERS PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MOREABOUT BUDGETING, PERSONAL AND RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT, GOAL SETTING,AND MORE THROUGH VARIOUS BRIDGE PROGRAMS. THERE IS A COMMUNITY OFSUPPORT, INCLUDING STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS THATINSPIRES LASTING CHANGE WITH THE GOAL OF LONG TERM STABILITY. BRIDGEPROGRAMS INCLUDE LIFE SKILLS, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CHARACTER DEVELOPMENTAND MONEY BOOT CAMP.
  3. $720 spent. LIFE SKILLS CHILDREN'S PROGRAM - PROVIDES AN AGE-APPROPRIATECURRICULUM, TEACHING GOAL SETTING, BUDGETING, NON-VERBAL SKILLS, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, DISCIPLINE AND RESPECT.

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

  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 June 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 August 2011.

    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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