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Fauquier Fish

EIN 54-1271237 · Warrenton, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS WITH KINDNESS AND RESPECT JUST AS WE WOULD WANT TO BE TREATED IN A TIME OF NEED.

Income
$879,809
Spending
$664,728
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
1
Volunteers
425
Highest pay
$72,708, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $133,581 spent. WEEKEND POWER PACK PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO FEED CHILDREN AT RISK OF HUNGER BY PROVIDING WEEKLY "POWER PACKS" FILLED WITH NUTRITIOUS FOOD. INSPIRING HOPE, THESE PACKS ARE DISTRIBUTED ON FRIDAYS AND ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY HAS ENOUGH FOOD TO SUSTAIN THEM THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND EXTENDED HOLIDAYS, SUPPORTING THEIR WELL-BEING AND EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. BY ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY, THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO PROMOTE BETTER HEALTH AND FOCUS FOR STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED 565 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS 370 HOUSEHOLDS.
  2. $231,901 spent. FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO FEED ECONOMICALLY AND NUTRITIONALLY UNDERSERVED HOUSEHOLDS, REACHING 2,420 HOUSEHOLDS AND 8,465 INDIVIDUALS IN 2024. UNLIKE TRADITIONAL FOOD BANKS, FAUQUIER FISH PRIORITIZES HEALTH BY PURCHASING AND DISTRIBUTING WHOLESOME FOODS, INCLUDING OUR SIGNATURE DASH (DELICIOUS AFFORDABLE SIMPLE HEALTHY) COMPLETE MEAL KITS. THESE KITS ARE DESIGNED WITH A FOCUS ON NUTRITION, PROVIDING BALANCED, LOCALLY SOURCED OPTIONS THAT PROMOTE SUPPORT FOR HEALTHIER CHOICES. ADDITIONALLY, INFORMAL COACHING FROM OUR VOLUNTEER STAFF INSPIRES CLIENTS TOWARDS IMPROVED WELLNESS AND DISEASE PREVENTION. IN 2024, THE VALUE OF DONATED GOODS TOTALED $86,971, SUPPLEMENTING THE NUTRITIOUS OFFERINGS PROVIDED BY THE PROGRAM.
  3. $28,547 spent. SENIOR DELIVERY PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO FEED FAUQUIER'S MOST VULNERABLE HOMEBOUND SENIORS WHO FACE NUTRITIONAL INSECURITY BY PROVIDING FOOD TAILORED TO THEIR SPECIFIC DIETARY NEEDS. OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS NOT ONLY DELIVER THESE MEALS BUT ALSO INSPIRE CONNECTION THROUGH THE FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM, SUPPORTING THE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF SENIORS AND REDUCING FEELINGS OF LONELINESS. BY ADDRESSING THEIR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AND FOSTERING SOCIAL INTERACTION, THIS PROGRAM CONTRIBUTES TO BETTER OVERALL HEALTH FOR THE SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  4. $121,156 spent. IN ADDITION TO IT'S THREE LARGEST PROGRAMS, FAUQUIER FISH ALSO ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: BOOK BAG & SCHOOL SUPPLIES PROGRAM; CHASE; CHRISTMAS BASKETS; KID'S IN THE KITCHEN; BENEVOLENT FUND.
  5. $34,920 spent. LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD PROGRAMS: INTRODUCES FOOD PANTRY USERS TO THE BENEFIT OF EATING LOCALLY RAISED AND HOME GROWN FOODS, CLIENTS ARE GIVEN TOKENS TO REDEEM AT THE OLD TOWN WARRENTON AND TWO LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS. IN 2023 THE PROGRAM SERVED 7,179 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS 2,048 HOUSEHOLDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 2000.

    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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