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Alive Inc

EIN 54-0914017 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALIVE! helps Alexandrians become capable of assuming self-reliant roles in the community.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
23
Volunteers
919
Highest pay
$142,499, 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    62 of 62 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $2.6 million spent. Food Program: ALIVE! is the largest food provider in Alexandria. In fiscal year 2025, ALIVE's food program managed the distribution of food to 3,000 to 5,000 households monthly via: (1) mass distribution events on the last Saturday of the month, and (2) weekly walk-up and drive through events. Food is also provided to 17 pantries and schools. During fiscal year 2025, ALIVE! distributed on average 120,000 pounds of food monthly. Food includes enough for a family of 4 for 5-7 days and usually includes eggs, fresh bread and meat, seasonal produce, and shelf stable pantry items usually consisting of vegetables, fruit, grain/starch and protein. ALIVE! also delivers food Monday through Friday each week to the elderly, disabled, and others unable to leave their homes to buy food through its family assistance program. ALIVE! also provides food to people at two free grocery stores, called Food Hubs, where people can choose groceries and be connected to other stabilizing resources.
  2. $394,859 spent. Family Assistance: Through its family assistance program ALIVE! helps members of the community pay rent, utilities and medical and other expenses as requested by social service agencies or ALIVE! member congregations. In some cases, ALIVE! provides funding to stop evictions.
  3. $96,334 spent. Furniture and Housewares: ALIVE! volunteers collect furniture donated by city residents and deliver these items to Alexandrians in need every week mostly Saturday mornings and three Sundays of the year. ALIVE!'s Housewares Program assists persons in housing transition by providing basic housewares received from generous donors.
  4. $66,792 spent. ALIVE! House: The ALIVE! House is a transitional housing program providing up to 24 months of individualized, goal-focused case management to homeless mothers and their children. Services are also leveraged through external partners to address financial literacy, tutoring, parenting guidance nutrition, and stress management. ALIVE! House helps transition families to independent living and provides a 12-month aftercare program that supports residents upon transition to stable, permanent housing.

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 October 1972.

    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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