Into the Neighborhood Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We are sent to live out Gods mission through equipping and leading individuals, groups, agencies and churches in Christian Community Development to reclaim, restore and rebuild the landscape of poor and under-resourced neighborhoods.
- Income
- $60,752
- Spending
- $82,591
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 350
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
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 26% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $37,309 spent. Through Hope Works, we serve Chesterfield County Jail, various drug courts, and the Substance Use Disorder Recovery Community. Metro Richmond is the 2nd largest recovery community in the United States with over 1500 beds in the Metro Richmond area. Through partnership with churches, nonprofits, businesses and individual volunteers, Into the Neighborhood ITN serves over 1,000 individuals in the Richmond metro area substance use disorder recovery community. Initiatives include one-on-one mentorship, budgeting and other financial skills, training, resume building, interview preparation and other workforce development skills, recovery support, life skills, etc. ITN also offers other community building activities SlingShot, Art and Recovery and GALentines Day among others to support recovery from substance use and mental health disorders. In addition, ITN hosts drives to meet everyday needs, such as personal hygiene, linens and other essential items. ITN also offers spiritual guidance and pathways for those interested.
- $40,624 spent. Other initiatives include Mardi Bras VA which connects people to organizations who serve women who are unshelterd, incarcerated and on a low or restricted income, communicate to and educate the general public on the plight of women in need and collect items to give to organizations that are direct service providers to these women in need. We collected thousands of bras, underwear, pads and tampons who are in need. Also ministering with individuals in the neighborhoods of Southern Barton Heights, a community 1/2 mile from the largest public housing complex in Richmond, VA and others outside the neighborhood. This includes weekly fellowship gatherings in small groups to talk about things of God, share life together through preparing and eating a meal and helping to meet the needs of the community. It also includes regular activities hosted to increase trust, deepen community relationships and strengthen community organization.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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