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Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council Inc

EIN 51-0329119 · Wilmington, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOUNDED TO REALIZE THE PROMISE OF A COMMUNITY-CENTRIC FINANCIAL SYSTEM, DCRAC PROVIDES LOW- AND NO-COST SERVICES THAT ENABLE DELAWAREANS TO UNTANGLE AND TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR FINANCIAL LIVES.WE INTEGRATE LEGAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES WITH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY SO THAT LOW- TO MODEST-WEALTH CLIENTS CAN SECURE THEIR OWN FINANCIAL FUTURES AND THRIVE WITHIN MAINSTREAM BANKING AND LEGAL SYSTEMS. WE PROUDLY WORK WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SERVE THEIR NEEDS, ENSURING EVERYONE WHO WALKS THROUGH OUR DOORS HAS THE NECESSARY SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND KNOWLEDGE TO ACCESS CREDIT, CAPITAL, AND LEGAL SUPPORT. IN DELAWARE, WE'RE ALSO THE ONLY GROUP MAKING SURE THAT BANKS AROUND WHICH OUR STATE ECONOMY IS BUILT GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITYAND WE'VE BEEN DOING THAT SINCE 1987.ALL OUR WORK TRANSFORMS THE FINANCIAL LIVES OF OUR CLIENTS THROUGH TARGETED OUTREACH, CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION, TAILORED PRODUCTS, AND STRATEGIC LEGAL CARE TO PRESERVE THE WEALTH WE HELP OUR FAMILIES CREATE.

Income
$900,419
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
7
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$133,120, 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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 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 91% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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 (4)
  1. $156,647 spent. DCRAC LAW: TAX PRACTICE AKA LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC (LITC) IS A FREE LEGAL SERVICE TO SUPPORT TAXPAYERS IN DEALING WITH THE IRS ENSURING THAT LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS HAVE A FAIR CHANGE IN RESOLVING TAX ISSUES AND ACCESSING CREDITS TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED.
  2. $1.2 million spent. STEPPTING STONES COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION: FOUND BY DCRAC IN 2011, STEPING STONES IS NOW A FULLY INDEPENDENT CREDIT UNION THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS TO ALL COMERS.
  3. $176,555 spent. DCRAC LAW: ESTATE PRACTICE: AFFORDALE LEGAL SERVCIES TO PROTECT HOMEOWNERSHIPAND PRESERVE GENERATIONAL WEALTH, WE PROVIDE WILLIS, PROBATE, AND TITLE-CLEARING SERVICES SO FAMILIES CAN STAY IN THEIR HOMES, PREVENT TANGLED TITLES, AND TRANSFER ASETS SECURELY AND EFFICIENTLY.
  4. $151,670 spent. THE MONEY SCHOOL: MOST ADULTS NEED TO MANAGE FINANCIAL MATTERS BETTER, BUT NOT EVERYONE GETS THE SAME EDUCATION GROWING UP. WITH FREE CLASSES TAUGHT BY VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONALS, WE EQUIP DELAWAREANS WITH THE SKILLS TO BUDGET, SAVE AND INVEST, SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY.

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 May 1991.

    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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