Dc127 Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
DC127s mission is to strengthen and stabilize families impacted by the foster care system in Washington, DC, by mobilizing the Church to provide wraparound support.
- Income
- $303,116
- Spending
- $500,727
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 197
- Highest pay
- $65,214, executive director - until oct 2024
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 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 65% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 50% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $181,046 spent. Communities for families (CFF): The Communities for Families program works to keep children out of foster care by identifying and mitigating risk factors, ultimately strengthening families and helping them stay together. DC127 trains volunteers to provide holistic support to preserve families who have one or more risk factors that may increase their potential for family disruption, leading to a child(ren) experiencing foster care. This volunteer-supported effort removes barriers to healthy parenting, decreases feelings of isolation, provides access to resources and life skills training, and ultimately creates stronger parents and safer homes for children.
- $75,567 spent. Church mobilization: DC127 partners with local churches to mobilize volunteers to directly support families at risk of separation, as well as foster and kinship families in the tools, resources, and relationships they need to come alongside families in their own communities, with the goal of strengthening families and disrupting the pathways that lead to foster care.
- $156,140 spent. Foster care support: The Foster Care Support program exists to strengthen foster and kinship families while they provide stability and support for children in their care. Through education, community connection, and practical resources, DC127 creates a welcoming space for individuals to learn about foster care in Washington, DC and explore becoming a licensed foster home. In partnership with the Child and Family Services Agency, DC127 recruits and supports DC foster and kinship parents, ensuring families are surrounded by a caring community as they care for some of DCs most vulnerable children.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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