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The Reach Center

EIN 61-1533617 · Rocky Mount, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE REACH CENTER EXISTS TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE THROUGH EDUCATION, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. OUR VISION IS SIMPLE-TO BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE STRONGER, FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED, AND INCOME IS SUSTAINABLE. WE BELIEVE IN A HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT MODEL WHICH FOCUSES ON CRITICAL AREAS OF LIFE DEVELOPMENT. THE REACH CENTER OFFERS A COMMUNITY-WIDE TRANSFORMATION OF HUMAN, ECONOMIC, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WITH EVIDENCED-BASED PRACTICES TO SUPPORT THE SHARED GOALS OF A THRIVING COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF DISCONNECTED DEVELOPMENT, SINGLE PARENTING, INCREASED DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE AMONG YOUTH, CHILDHOOD OBESITY, HEALTH AND EDUCATION DISPARITIES, UNPREPARED WORKFORCE, AND ADVERSE GENERATIONAL LIFESTYLE CHOICES.

Income
$283,578
Spending
$206,111
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
0
Volunteers
19

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2023, 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. $143,200 spent. SOCIAL WELFARE IS A SOCIAL INSTITUTION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, USUALLY FINANCIAL, IN TIME OF NEED. THESE NEEDS ARE BASIC NEEDS THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO SUCH AS FOOD, SHELTER, HEALTHCARE, AND MEDICATION. 2370 INITIAL CALLS COMPLETED FOR SERVICES AND REFERRALS-62% FINANCIAL INCLUDING RENT, UTILITIES, AND FOOD; 36% HOUSING PLACEMENT; 2% JOB PLACEMENT AND BASIC NEEDS. FINANICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED (56% UTILITIES, 31% RENT, 9% FOOD, 4% MEDICATION/GAS CARDS/BASIC NEEDS.) 132,103 LBS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED, IMPACTING 7,263 INDIVIDUALS. 50 HOUSED AND 301 UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS ASSISTED WITH CONNECTION TO SERVICES.
  2. $36 spent. OUR ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS FOCUS ON ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO FINANCIAL STABILITY WHILE ENCOURAGING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. INDIVIDUALS ARE ASSISTED WITH CAREER AND/OR EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING, FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP, AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT. APPROXIMATELY 2% OF SERVICES PROVIDED RELATED TO JOB SEARCH AND PLACEMENT.
  3. $32,282 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR CITY AND SURRONDING AREA. THESE PROGAMS INCLUDE FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION PROGRAMS. FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS EXIST TO HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILIES BY RAISING AWARENESS AROUND SUCH ISSUES AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED FOR 26 INDIVIDUALS TO RECEIVE COUNSELING SERVICES, 14 INDIVIDUALS ASSISTED WITH RENT AND UTILITIES, AND 11 INDIVIDUALS TRAINED ON TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    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 December 2023.

    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 September 2015.

    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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