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The Relatives Inc

EIN 56-1082022 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO KEEP KIDS SAFE, FAMILIES TOGETHER, AND TO PREPARE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS TO BE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
79
Volunteers
371
Highest pay
$284,852, ceo, ayn

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 September 30, 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 (5)
  1. $1.6 million spent. THE ON RAMP IS A RESOURCE CENTER THAT HELPS YOUNG ADULTS 16-24 TRANSITION FROM CIRCUMSTANCES LIKE FOSTER CARE, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, HOMELESSNESS AND UNSTABLE LIVING SITUATIONS TO SUCCESSFUL ADULTHOOD. IN FY 2025, SERVED 984 CLIENTS (149 CASE MANAGEMENT, 835 RESOURCE CENTER).
  2. $1.2 million spent. SCATTERED SITE HOUSING PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCATTERED SITE HOUSING TO YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-24 WHO ARE AT RISK, EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, OR FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATIONS. RESIDENTS OF OUR HOUSING PROGRAM RECEIVE THE NECESSARY SUPPORT TO FIND OR MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT, ENROLL IN SCHOOL, OR EVEN FIND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE. THROUGH OUR HOUSING PROGRAM, RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO SAFELY TRANSITION FROM CRISIS TO STABILITY. IN FY 2025, SERVED 118 CLIENTS.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE CRISIS CENTER PROVIDES SHELTER FOR RUNAWAYS AND YOUTH AGES 7-17, 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE, WALK-IN COUNSELING, AFTER CARE SERVICES AND PARENTING SUPPORT. IN FY 2025, SERVED 2,085 CLIENTS (182 RESIDENTIAL, 74 WALK-INS, 1,829 CRISIS CALLS).
  4. $457,225 spent. NEIGHBORCARE, SAFE PLACE, ADMIN
  5. (Expenses $ 457,225 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 35,076) NEIGHBORCARE, SAFE PLACE, ADMIN

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.

    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 September 1978.

    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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