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Family Promise of Greater Roanoke Inc

EIN 54-1868833 · Roanoke, 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

TO EMPOWER HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH A COMMUNITY BASED RESPONSE. BUILDING A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERY FAMILY HAS A HOME, LIVELIHOOD AND THE CHANCE TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE.

Income
$372,028
Spending
$371,206
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
12
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$91,440, executive di

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 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 (1)
  1. $271,433 spent. FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER ROANOKE OPERATES A PROGRAM TO ASSIST HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH SAFESHELTER, CASE MANAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE LOCATING HOUSING. WE ARE DISTINGUISHED FROM OTHER HOMELESS SHELTERS BY ALLOWING THE ENTIRE FAMILY UNIT TO STAY TOGETHER DURING THEIR SHELTER STAY. WE WORK WITH 21 INTERFAITH CONGREGATIONS THAT SUPPORT US WITHMORE THAN 1,000 VOLUNTEERS AND OVER 4,000 HOURS OF SERVICE PER YEAR. OUR SHELTER CLIENTS ARE HOUSED IN LOCALCONGREGATIONS, PLACES OFWORSHIP OR ANCILLARY BUILDINGS. IN 2024, FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER ROANOKE PROVIDED SHELTER TO 17 FAMILIES,INCLUDING 20 ADULTS AND 37 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18. ALL OF THOSE FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO MEET INDIVIDUAL GOALS SUCH AS FINDING A JOB, OBTAINING CHILDCARE, SAVING MONEY, CREATING A BUDGET AND MORE. THIS YEAR, THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IN OUR PROGRAM WAS 53 DAYS TO PROGRAM COMPLETION. ONLY 41% OF FAMILIES COMPLETED THE PROGRAM BY ENTERING PERMANENT HOUSING AT EXIT,ALL OF WHICH REMAINED HOUSED ONE YEAR LATER. ONE OF THE MAJOR BARRIERS TO THE SUCCESS IN 2024 IS THE LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN OUR AREA. FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER ROANOKE OPERATES A PROGRAM TO ASSIST HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH SAFESHELTER, CASE MANAGEMENT AND ASSISTANCE LOCATING HOUSING. WE ARE DISTINGUISHED FROM OTHER HOMELESS SHELTERS BY ALLOWING THE ENTIRE FAMILY UNIT TO STAY TOGETHER DURING THEIR SHELTER STAY. WE WORK WITH 21 INTERFAITH CONGREGATIONS THAT SUPPORT US WITHMORE THAN 1,000 VOLUNTEERS AND OVER 4,000 HOURS OF SERVICE PER YEAR. OUR SHELTER CLIENTS ARE HOUSED IN LOCALCONGREGATIONS, PLACES OFWORSHIP OR ANCILLARY BUILDINGS. IN 2024, FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER ROANOKE PROVIDED SHELTER TO 17 FAMILIES,INCLUDING 20 ADULTS AND 37 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18. ALL OF THOSE FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO MEET INDIVIDUAL GOALS SUCH AS FINDING A JOB, OBTAINING CHILDCARE, SAVING MONEY, CREATING A BUDGET AND MORE. THIS YEAR, THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IN OUR PROGRAM WAS 53 DAYS TO PROGRAM COMPLETION. ONLY 41% OF FAMILIES COMPLETED THE PROGRAM BY ENTERING PERMANENT HOUSING AT EXIT,ALL OF WHICH REMAINED HOUSED ONE YEAR LATER. ONE OF THE MAJOR BARRIERS TO THE SUCCESS IN 2024 IS THE LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN OUR AREA.

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 November 1997.

    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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