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Christian Outreach Program Inc

EIN 54-1638727 · Smithfield, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program's mission is to help the poor, the needy, and the sick of Isle of Wight County - neighbors helping neighbors.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
130

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $892,181 spent. THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM SERVED OVER 735 FAMILIES IN 2024. EACH FAMILY RECEIVES 1 BAG EACH OF STAPLES, MEAT, FRESH FRUITS AND/OR VEGETABLES AND BREAD AND SWEETS. LARGE FAMILIES RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FOOD IN RELATION TO THEIR FAMILY SIZE. EACH HOUSEHOLD MAY RECEIVE FOOD ONCE A MONTH. THOSE UNABLE TO PICK THEIR FOOD UP HAVE THEIR FOOD DELIVERED TO THEM BY VOLUNTEER DRIVERS.THERE WERE NO GRANTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM SERVICE.
  2. $49,152 spent. Gently used & new furniture (beds, dressers, tables, living room furniture, appliances, and more) were distributed to 94 households requesting assistance. COP also distributes dishes, cookware, and linens. Many are moving into homes for the first time and are victims of fire displacement or other circumstances.Approximately $34,493 was spent in 2024 to help 30 households with home repair projects such as handicap ramps, roof repairs, plumbing, heating, painting, and carpentry work. Isle of Wight County has an aging population and many homes need considerable work to continue to make them livable. THERE WERE NO GRANTS OR REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM SERVICE.
  3. $40,908 spent. COP HAS A DENTAL PROGRAM THAT SERVED APPROXIMATELY 177 ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE DENTAL INSURANCE. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE DENTURES, X-RAYS, EXTRACTIONS, AND MORE. THERE WERE NO GRANTS OR REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM SERVICE.
  4. $27,250 spent. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS A PRE-SCHOOL EARLY READING PROGRAM. EXPENSES OF $27,250 WERE INCURRED AND APPROVIMATELY 3,070 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED EACH MONTH. GRANTS OF $5,000 WERE RECEIVED TO SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM SERVICE.
  5. $14,997 spent. APPROXIMATELY 174 HOUSEHOLDS (ADULTS AND CHILDREN) PER MONTH RECEIVED DIAPERS FROM THE DIAPER PROGRAM. EXPENSES OF $14,997 WERE INCURRED. THERE WERE NO GRANTS OR REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM SERVICE.
  6. $12,476 spent. 58 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, FUEL, AND UTILITIES THROUGH THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. EXPENSES OF $12,476 WERE INCURRED. THERE WERE NO GRANTS OR REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM.

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 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 July 1994.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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