Action in Community Through Service of Prince William
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ACTS FOSTERS HOPE, PROVIDES RELIEF, AND PROMOTES SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR OUR PRINCE WILLIAM AREA NEIGHBORS IN CRISIS.
- Income
- $5.7 million
- Spending
- $6.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- -1.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 60%
- Employees
- 104
- Volunteers
- 265
- Highest pay
- $149,338, ceo
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
Weak: 39 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 43% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 2513 of 13 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
7 of 7Has a 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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)
- $2.5 million spent. HUMAN SERVICES - ACTS provided food assistance to 10,880 households, distributing 630,066 pounds of food or 484,215 meals to needy individuals and families. Collectively, the Hunger Prevention Center served 41,591 adult clients and 17,555 children. This program is crucial in alleviating hunger and food insecurity among vulnerable populations, contributing significantly to the organizations mission of providing relief and support. ACTS assisted 207 households and families during the audit period, with 179 being first-time aid recipients. The organization paid utility bills amounting to $85,531, ensuring that families could maintain essential services during times of crisis. This program aligns with ACTS' mission of providing immediate relief to those facing financial hardships and emergencies. ACTS's housing services sheltered 149 individuals and 94 households during FY24. The Rapid Rehousing Program successfully transitioned 36 households to permanent housing, and the Affordable Housing Program served two households in ACTS townhomes. This highlights the organization's efforts to promote self-sufficiency and long-term stability for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
- $2.2 million spent. TRAUMA SERVICES - ACTS' domestic violence made a profound impact on the community, serving 3,555 clients and reaching out to 2,847 community members with community education and training sessions. The domestic violence court advocate team accompanied 1,323 clients to court proceedings and provided shelter to 116 households affected by domestic violence. Additionally, the staff and volunteers specifically trained to offer support, provide information, and assist clients in eminent danger conducted 444 Lethality Assessment Program calls in cooperation with local law enforcement. ACTS' domestic violence made a profound impact on the community, serving 3,555 clients and reaching out to 2,847 community members with community education and training sessions. The domestic violence court advocate team accompanied 1,323 clients to court proceedings and provided shelter to 116 households affected by domestic violence. Additionally, the staff and volunteers specifically trained to offer support, provide information, and assist clients in eminent danger conducted 444 Lethality Assessment Program calls in cooperation with local law enforcement. ACTS assisted 207 households and families during the audit period, with 179 being first-time aid recipients. The organization paid utility bills amounting to $85,531, ensuring that families could maintain essential services during times of crisis. This program aligns with ACTS' mission of providing immediate relief to those facing financial hardships and emergencies.
- $373,556 spent. THRIFT STORE - ACTS provided food assistance to 10,880 households, distributing 630,066 pounds of food or 484,215 meals to needy individuals and families. Collectively, the Hunger Prevention Center served 41,591 adult clients and 17,555 children. This program is crucial in alleviating hunger and food insecurity among vulnerable populations, contributing significantly to the organizations mission of providing relief and support.ACTS provided food assistance to 10,880 households, distributing 630,066 pounds of food or 484,215 meals to needy individuals and families. Collectively, the Hunger Prevention Center served 41,591 adult clients and 17,555 children. This program is crucial in alleviating hunger and food insecurity among vulnerable populations, contributing significantly to the organizations mission of providing relief and support.The Thrift Store conducted more than 14,000 transactions during FY24, which resulted in more than $250,000 in sales revenue supporting ACTS programs and services.
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 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 June 2025.
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 September 1972.
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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