Neighborhood Outreach Connection
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NOC's Mission is to fight poverty by empowering people through education enrichment, health and wellness and , work force development/ community development
- Income
- $555,719
- Spending
- $564,288
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 27.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 88%
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 1,224
- Highest pay
- $73,500, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 27.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 (3)
- $504,564 spent. The Neighborhood Outreach Connection NOC, established in 2008, is a 501c3 community development organization located in Beaufort County, South Carolina. NOCs mission is to fight poverty by improving the quality of life of people living in poverty, thus empowering them to achieve the American Dream. NOCs development mantra is to teach people how to fish by creating opportunities for them to become self-reliant, independent, and have dignity. NOCs bottom-up approach focuses on the development of the individual, the family, and the community by implementing small, low-cost neighborhood projects that can be replicated and are sustainable. NOC listens to the people it serves and involves them in the development and implementation of outreach programs in underserved neighborhoods. Over the past 18 years, NOC has played an important role in bringing resources, services, technology, and other local community service providers into poor neighborhoods in Beaufort County, making a difference in the lives of many people. NOC currently operates five learning centers in Beaufort County South Carolina. NOC works closely with partner agencies (non profits, Civic organizations, public agencies and businesses) that provide services locally to people in need and those who are vulnerable. This collective partnership, has strengthened its core programs education/enrichment, health and wellness, and workforce/community development programs over the past 18 years. NOCs partners provide additional skills, knowledge, resources and manpower to support NOCs outreach programs. NOC continues to maintain its strong partnerships with BCSD and local schools, Beaufort County Library, local businesses, Hopeful Horizons, Clemson Extension Programs, Lowcountry Legal, Beaufort Memorial, VIM, Lions Club, SCDH, BC Drug and Alcohol Abuse, (Nexus Care) Gullah Church Nurses, Beaufort County Alliance for Human Services and Novant Health. NOC also relies on its strong ties to local community organizations and churches. Through NOCs core interventions and working with its partner agencies, NOC's comprehensive approach to community development is evolving as a viable solution in meeting the needs of the poor people in Beaufort County, SC. Education and Enrichment Programs NOC achieved significant results in FY2024-2025 relating to its education and enrichment programs. Through its flagship after school, summer learning, and enrichment programs, NOC has served many high-risk children in Fall, Winter/Spring, and summer sessions at its six learning centers in low-income neighborhoods in Beaufort County, SC. Each Learning Center which is easily accessible, and is equipped with computer technology and internet, and teaching materials, and provides a safe learning environment for children. The children are provided with healthy snacks when they arrive at the learning center. At the learning center they receive support for completing their homework. They also receive support for building skills in math, and language arts. They participate in enrichment activities to build their social and emotional skills. Parents are directly involved and teachers from public schools and volunteers provide timely learning to high-risk children, mainly Hispanics and African Americans from low-income households in Beaufort County. More than 92% of these children show progress in math and reading. All children in NOC s education and enrichment programs receive full scholarships through their commitment to academic excellence, regular attendance, and personal responsibility to good behavior. NOCs education and enrichment programs are implemented by NOCs staff consisting of a Program Manager and a neighborhood Liaison, teachers from local schools, and adult and student volunteers from the community under the direction and supervision of NOCs Executive Director. In FY2024-2025, NOC achieved the following results: a 816 students were served in NOCs education and enrichment programs, an 8% increase over the previous year.
- $6,891 spent. NOC's workforce and community development programs provide opportunities to working families with low household income. NOC programs help adults build workplace skills and knowledge. NOC provided adult classes, focusing on functional English, financial literacy, basic computer skills, social entrepreneurship, forming and operating small businesses, resume preparation and employability skills. Through social and community events, NOC promotes a networking among community members and b building bridges among local communities. NOC involves churches, civic organizations, and businesses to foster better relationships among communities. In 2024-2025, NOC through grant funding and private donations achieved the following: a 585 individuals were served through NOC classes and workshops b 83% of adults completed their classes/workshops c 1380individuals participated in community events
- $2,495 spent. NOC promotes preventive health care. by facilitating periodic screenings in collaboration with Beaufort Memorial Hospital, Volunteers in Medicine, Lions Club, and the Department of Health and Environmental Control. NOCs health screenings, including the above partners relate to hypertension, diabetes, cancer, vison, hearing, drug and alcohol abuse, and dental hygiene. NOCs adult classes (289) relate to health and wellness, health and nutrition, prenatal care, physical exercise, and dental hygiene. a 293 individuals screened through community-based health screening b 1234 screenings for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, HIV, syphilis, vision, and dental hygiene c 282 health educational materials were provided by several agencies relating to mental health, drug and alcohol, and health and wellness.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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