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Partnership of Ashe

EIN 56-1892216 · Jefferson, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
12
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$75,491, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $473,310 spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT INTERVENTION AND AWARENESS - PROVIDES 24-HOUR CRISIS ASSISTANCE, EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS, COURT ADVOCACY AND ACCOMPANIMENT, VICTIM SUPPORT GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TRAINING. DURING THE REPORTED YEAR, STAFF SERVED 72 CLIENTS AND PROVIDED 2,107 CONTACTS WITH OR ON BEHALF OF SURVIORS AND 29 CLIENTS WERE PROVIDED EMERGENCY HOUSING.
  2. $213,733 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT - FAMILY FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM OFFERS SUPPORT AND EDUCATION TO PARENTS USING PARENTS AS TEACHERS CURRICULUM. THIS IS A HOME VISITATION PROGRAM WITH A GROUP COMPONENT. THIS CATEGORY ALSO INCLUDES LITERACY FOCUSED PROGRAMS, SUCH AS DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY AND PLANTING THE SEEDS TO READ PROJECT. PLANTING THE SEEDS TO READ PROJECT IS A SMALL GRASSROOTS ACTIVITY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND PUT BOOKS IN THE HANDS OF CHILDREN.
  3. $170,433 spent. CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION QUALITY - ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL. PROGRAM ELEMENTS INCLUDE RESOURCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILD CARE CENTERS AND HOMES, TRAININGS TO MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF CENTERS AND HOMES, TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE EDUCATORS, AND A RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY. A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS ALSO OFFERED TO ENCOURAGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS TO OBTAIN A 2-YEAR OR 4-YEAR DEGREE IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FIELD OR A RELATED FIELD.
  4. $102,243 spent. HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS, PROVIDING VARIOUS ASSISTANCE AVENUES OUTSIDE OF THE NORMAL PROGRAMS
  5. HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS, PROVIDING VARIOUS 102243. 0. 264142.

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 October 13, 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 June 1995.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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