Outer Banks Relief Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE OUTER BANKS RELIEF FOUNDATION IS TO ASSIST PEOPLE LIVING OR WORKING ON THE OUTER BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA WHO ARE BURDENED WITH FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES DUE TO A DEBILIATING DISEASE OR ILLNESS OR A PERSONAL TRAGEDY TO THEMSELVES OR THEIR FAMILIES.
- Income
- $797,723
- Spending
- $988,563
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 11.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 3
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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $772,164 spent. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE LIVING OR WORKING ON THE OUTER BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA WHO ARE BURDENED WITH FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES DUE TO A DEBILIATING DISEASE OR ILLNESS OR A PERSONAL TRAGEDY TO THEMSELVES OR THEIR FAMILIES. 184 OUTER BANKS FAMILIES IN DISTRESS DUE TO TRAGEDIES RECEIVED 691,888 OF RELIEF FUNDING IN 2024, 31% MORE ASSISTANCE THAN PROVIDED IN 2023. THIS ASSISTANCE WAS GIVEN IN THE FORM OF PAYMENTS MADE DIRECTLY TO MORTGAGE COMPANIES, LANDLORDS, UTILITY COMPANIES, AND AUTO REPAIR SHOPS TO NAME A FEW PAYEES. THE FAMILIES ASSISTED KNEW THIER BASIC HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES WERE COVERED WHILE THEY FOUGHT FOR THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THE IMPACT OF THESE GRANTS WAS MORE RESPITE, PEACH OF MIND, AND COMFORT FOR THESE 184 FAMILIES.
- $771 spent. BUTCH'S NIGHT OUT IN 2024 3 LOCAL FAMILIES WERE TREATED TO A SPECIAL OUTING OF THEIR CHOICE DURING CHALLENGING TIMES. BUTCH'S NIGHT OUT PROVIDES THE FUNDING FOR FAMILIES TO ENJOY FUN EXPERIENCES TOGETHER AS THEY FACE SHORT-TERM OR LONG-TERM PERSONAL CRISES SUCH AS TERMINAL ILLNESS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN MEMORY OF BUTCH CLOSE.
- COMMUNITY SERVICES COLLABORATIVE THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COLLABORATIVE IS ORGANIZED BY THE OUTER BANKS RELIEF FOUNDATION. IT IS AN INFORMAL GROUP OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM LOCAL HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT GROUPS WHO MEET QUARTERLY TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER'S WORK. THESE MEETINGS PROVIDE THE OUTER BANKS RELIEF FOUNDATION WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO HELP OUR CLIENTS ACCESS ALL LOCAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THEM.
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
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 October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 September 2005.
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 October 21, 2026.
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