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New River Community Action Inc

EIN 54-0793072 · Radford, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NRCA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE WELL-BEING AND SELF-RELIANCE OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. ESTABLISHED IN 1965, THE AGENCY WORKS IN THE NEW RIVER VALLEY OF VIRGINIA TO EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO RECOGNIZE AND ALLEVIATE THEIR OWN POVERTY CONDITIONS. NRCA SERVES APPROXIMATELY 12,000 LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS PER YEAR THROUGH A VARIETY OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS.

Income
$8.9 million
Spending
$8.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
141
Volunteers
594
Highest pay
$102,633, cfo/finance 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: 58 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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. $3.3 million spent. HEAD START PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILY FOCUSED SERVICES EMPHASIZE EDUCATION, PARENT INVOLVEMENT, SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH. CLASSROOM-BASE AND HOME BASE OPTIONS PROVIDE EACH CHILD WITH A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING.
  2. $2.3 million spent. HEAD START PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. FAMILY FOCUSED SERVICES EMPHASIZE EDUCATION, NUTRITION, PARENT ENGAGEMENT, SOCIAL SERVICES AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE. CHILDREN'S HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP (CHIP) PROVIDES ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN AGE BIRTH TO SIX. A NURSE AND FAMILY CASE MANAGER HOME VISITING TEAM OFFER PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES MOVE TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. HOMELESS AND HOUSING PROGRAMS PREVENT AND ALLEVIATE HOMELESSNESS THROUGH TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, RENTER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, HOUSING COUNSELING, AND ADMINISTER HOUSING VOUCHERS. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE/FOOD PANTRIES PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING AND PRESCRIPTIONS. FLOYD BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES WEEKEND FOOD FOR ELIGIBLE SCHOOL CHILDREN. VIRGINIA COMMUNITY ACTION REENTRY SYSTEM (VA CARES) ASSISTS EXOFFENDERS WITH JOB READINESS TRAINING, JOB SEARCH AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO ASSIST WITH SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO SOCIETY. VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROVIDES FREE TAX PREPARATION TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES FOR POTENTIAL INCREASE IN ANNUAL INCOME THROUGH TAX CREDITS. TO OUR HOUSE PARTNERS WITH FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN DURING WINTER MONTHS. TWO GEN/WHOLE FAMILY-WHOLE FAMILY APPROACH IS A GOAL-ORIENTED APPROACH USING FAMILY-CENTERED COACHING AS THE FOUNDATION. WHOLE FAMILY APPROACH SERVES GILES AND PULASKI FAMILIES. NEW RIVER VALLEY RECOVERY ECOSYSTEM IS A COLLABORATIVE REGIONAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR ACTIVE USE AND RECOVERY, INCLUDING TREATMENT, PREVENTION, AND HARM REDUCTION RESOURCES.
  3. $1.0 million spent. THE CHIP (CHILDREN'S HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP) PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN NEW RIVER COMMUNITY ACTION AND LOCAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HEALTH, DENTAL, AND HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP ELIGIBLE CHILDREN, AGES BIRTH TO SIX AND PREGNANT WOMEN IN THE NEW RIVER VALLEY, WITH ACCESS TO "MEDICAL HOME" (FAMILY DOCTOR AND DENTIST) AND PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND PARENT EDUCATION.
  4. $861,393 spent. HOMELESS PROGRAMS PROVIDE TIME LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE PEOPLE IN THE NEW RIVER VALLEY WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN IMMINENT DANGER OF BECOMING HOMELESS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELING IN FOUR AREAS: RENTAL, HOMELESS, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, AND POST PURCHASE. COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES WORKSHOPS FOR RENTER EDUCATION AND FAIR HOUSING. WE ADDED THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (HOUSING CONNECTIONS) WHICH ADMINISTERS SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHERS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1966.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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