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Cape Fear Group Homes Inc

EIN 58-1933669 · Wilmington, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SUPERVISED HOME LIVING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND A CONCURRENT DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM OR OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDER.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
143
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$155,121, executive director/ex offi

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $2.0 million spent. HOME PROGRAMMING IS COMPRISED OF FAMILY-STYLE LIVING, HOME ECONOMICS, COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS, SELF HELP AND SELF DIRECTION SKILLS, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNITY OUTINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. CAPE FEAR GROUP HOMES, INC. OPERATES TWO GROUP HOMES, WITH SIX RESIDENT CLIENTS IN EACH, AND A 4-BEDROOM HOME WITH THREE RESIDENTS.
  2. $1.4 million spent. THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM BEGAN DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012. IT IS FUNDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES. IT HAS EXPANDED INTO A NUMBER OF COUNTIES SINCE 2012. THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PROCURE AND RETAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. WE ARE CURRENTLY APPROVED TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES OF COMMUNITY BASED EVALUATIONS, JOB DEVELOPMENT, JOB COACHING AND INTENSIVE TRAINING AND SUPPORT.
  3. $474,191 spent. THE DAY PROGRAM IS A LICENSED SHELTERED WORKSHOP INCLUDING SERVICES FOR CLIENTS IN PRACTICAL ACADEMICS, MEANINGFUL VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, COMMUNITY INTERACTION SKILLS AND OTHER HABILITATION TRAINING BASED ON ASSESSED PERSONAL NEEDS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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