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Goochlandcares Inc

EIN 54-1967650 · Goochland, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GoochlandCares (GC) provides basic human services for local individuals who need help with healthcare, housing, food, clothing, and domestic violence services, providing a safety net for 2,135 Goochland residents and their families in 2024.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$7.0 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
54
Volunteers
1,003
Highest pay
$202,786, dentist

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 78% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. Health care services: medical services include treatment and follow-up of minor acute illnesses, diagnostic testing, gynecological services, eye care, referrals to specialists, medications, and cancer screenings. In addition, our chronic disease treatment program seeks to identify and address the education and lifestyle issues that contribute to diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Patients are monitored regularly, and the medical provider encourages smoking cessation, healthy eating, increased activity, and proper use of prescription drugs, most of which are provided at no charge to the patients.Dental care is provided by a small staff augmented by approximately 5 volunteer dentists and a number of dental and dental hygiene students. Services include cleaning, restorations, exams, x-rays, extractions, and dentures. In addition, GC provides mentors and a practice site for dental students and dental hygiene students from Virginia Commonwealth University.Behavioral health services included assessment, references, counseling, and successful monitoring of medications. In 2024, health care programs provided 3,932 visits. GC medical transportation vehicles drove over 42,700 miles and provided 1,233 rides for patients to visit health care providers in Goochland County, Henrico County, and Richmond.
  2. $2.8 million spent. Food and clothing: GC operates a weekly food pantry that provides nutritional support for low-income clients. During 2024, 822 families received nearly 860,604 pounds of food, 91% of which was donated by the community.In addition, GC provided vouchers to the clothes closet thrift shop so that 1,580 low-income individuals including 493 children could access clothing and small household items at no charge.
  3. $597,682 spent. Housing services: programs include critical home repairs to return clients' homes to safe conditions, emergency temporary housing, and emergency financial assistance for rent or mortgage or utilities in order to prevent homelessness. Home repairs include roof repairs or replacements, heating system repairs or replacements, wheelchair ramps, plumbing repairs, window and door repairs, septic system repairs and carpentry repairs. 89 homes of low-income Goochland families received repairs in 2024. Emergency financial assistance kept 68 families in their homes.
  4. $549,696 spent. Case management, domestic violence assistance, literacy/GED tutoring: Domestic and sexual violence services assisted 72 individuals in 2024 through advocacy and safe housing.

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 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 February 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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