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The Center for Volunteer Caregiving

EIN 58-2067482 · Cary, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER FOR VOLUNTEER CAREGIVING IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 1992. OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN PROVIDING VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SENIORS, CAREGIVERS, AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$483,667
Spending
$431,199
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
10
Volunteers
310
Highest pay
$106,986, 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $145,696 spent. THE ESCORTED DOOR-THROUGH-DOOR VOLUNTEER DRIVER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PROVIDES RIDES TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL APPOINTMENTS AND BASIC NEEDS (I.E. GROCERIES, MEDICATIONS) FOR OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. IN FY2025, VOLUNTEERS SPENT 3,025 HOURS DRIVING 25,710 MILES FOR A TOTAL OF 1,341 ROUNDTRIP RIDES FOR 173 CARE RECEIVER CLIENTS. 89% OF CARE RECEIVERS WHO RECEIVED AT LEAST FOUR RIDES REPORTED A BETTER SENSE OF WELL-BEING AND 94% REPORTED THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE RIDES FROM THE CENTER.
  2. $95,413 spent. THE CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES IN-HOME VOLUNTEER RESPITE CARE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA OR OTHER CHRONIC CONDITIONS TO ENSURE SAFETY AND COMPANIONSHIP. IN FY2025, VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 1,981 RESPITE HOURS TO 50 FAMILY CAREGIVERS. 100% OF THE CAREGIVERS REPORTED THEY FELT CONFIDENT THAT THEIR RESPITE VOLUNTEER HAD BEEN SCREENED AND TRAINED BY THE CENTER AND THAT THEIR RELATIVE HAD SAFE AND ENRICHING CARE. 100% FELT THEY HAD A BETTER SENSE OF WELL-BEING DUE TO RECEIVING RESPITE FROM A VOLUNTEER. ALSO 18 EDUCATIONAL HOURS WERE PROVIDED TO 25 ATTENDEES OF TWO 6-WEEK SESSIONS OF POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS, AN EVIDENCED BASED PROGRAM LED BY TRAINED STAFF AT THE CENTER.
  3. $132,499 spent. THE IN-HOME CONNECTIONS PROGRAM SEEKS TO ALLEVIATE SOCIAL ISOLATION AND DEPRESSION THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANIES THE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES FACING OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE AGING IN PLACE INDEPENDENTLY. IN FY2025, VOLUNTEERS VISITED OR TALKED ON THE PHONE WITH 134 CARE RECEIVER CLIENTS FOR 4,475 HOURS. 93% OF CARE RECEIVERS WITH A VISITING VOLUNTEER REPORTED A BETTER SENSE OF WELL-BEING AND 96% REPORTED FEELING A BOND AND CONNECTION WITH THEIR VOLUNTEER. CHORE VOLUNTEERS SPENT 2,751 HOURS PROVIDING LIGHT HOME CHORES, PAPERWORK ASSISTANCE, AND GROCERY SHOPPING FOR 82 CARE RECEIVER CLIENTS WITH A FOCUS ON MAINTAINING A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT IN ADDITION TO SOCIAL CONTACT. 88% OF CARE RECEIVERS SURVEYED REPORTED THEY ARE ABLE TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND 88% REPORTED A BETTER SENSE OF WELL-BEING BECAUSE THEY RECEIVED CHORE SERVICES.

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 December 1993.

    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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