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The Servant Center Inc

EIN 56-1834197 · Greensboro, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER THE HOMELESS AND DISABLED, PARTICULARLY VETERANS, TO BECOME INDEPENDENT CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY THROUGH HOUSING, HEALTHCARE AND RESTORATIVE SERVICES.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
45
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$76,678, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 62% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 180% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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

    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 June 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. SERVANT HOUSE: 21 BED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR DISABLED VETERANS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. SERVANT HOUSE SERVED 46 VETERANS IN 2024-2025. OF THE RESIDENTS THAT EXITED THE PROGRAM IN 2024-2025, 95% EXITED TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND 100% EXITED WITH INCOME. THE VETERANS BENEFIT FROM AN EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO NURTURE THEIR WELL-BEING AND PROMOTE THEIR INDEPENDENCE, INCLUDING:COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL SUPPORT, HOUSING-FOCUSED CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, ASSISTANCE WITH SSI/SSDI AND VA BENEFIT APPLICATIONS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND EXERCISE AND FITNESS PROGRAMS.
  2. $298,051 spent. THE DISABILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DAP) IS A LIFELINE FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN GUILFORD COUNTY, PROVIDING CRITICAL SUPPORT IN APPLYING FOR AND ADVOCATING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS (SSI/SSDI). THROUGH THEIR INNOVATIVE SSI/SSDI OUTREACH, ACCESS, AND RECOVERY (SOAR) INITIATIVES, THEY HELP THOSE AT RISK OF OR CURRENTLY FACING HOMELESSNESS SECURE THE BENEFITS THEY DESPERATELY NEED. IN 2024-2025, 174 APPLICATIONS WERE FILED WITH A 68% APPROVAL RATE. ALSO INCLUDES VETERANS STAND DOWN PROGRAM WHICH SERVED 68 VETERANS THIS YEAR.
  3. $623,911 spent. FAST TRACK: A RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM COMBINING HOUSING-FOCUSED CASE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUICKLY RE-HOUSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. DURING 2024-2025, FAST TRACK SUPPORTED 243 INDIVIDUALS WHICH INCLUDED 58 VETERAN FAMILES AND 90 CHILDREN. 99% OF THOSE THAT EXITED SUCCESSFULLY SECURED HOUSING, AND 76% EXITED THE PROGRAM WITH STABLE INCOME.
  4. $272,289 spent. GLENWOOD AND HAWORTH HOUSES ARE 17 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING APARTMENTS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS EXITING HOMELESSNESS, WITH A PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS. GLENWOOD/ HAWORTH ARE LOW RENT APARTMENTS THAT COME WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP THE HIGH-NEED RESIDENTS MAINTAIN THEIR PERMANENT HOUSING. DURING 2024-2025, 95% OF RESIDENTS MAINTAINED THEIR PERMANENT HOUSING. THEY PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR 11 VETERAN FAMILIES LIVING AT THE GREENSBORO HOUSING AUTHORITY'S FOXWORTH COMMUNITY. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES ALSO INCLUDES THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 November 1993.

    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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