Gervonni Cares Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Gervonni Cares mission improves the lives of every individual regardless of the circumstances to ensure they have the opportunity to thrive. Through our food pantry housing stability & eviction prevention services workforce development in-person and online financial literacy education youth programs older adult workshops and classes our programs and like Stuck in the Middle Summertime Sno Youth and Digital Skills Ready@50+ reflect our dedication to empowering individuals through essential resources and education. Gervonni Cares is a catalyst for transformative community impact uplifting lives and fostering a future where empowerment education and sustainability thrive hand in hand.
- Income
- $366,945
- Spending
- $363,625
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $15,600, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 256% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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, 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 (4)
- $331,829 spent. Our Stuck in the Middle program SIM provides assistance and resources that address food insecurity housing stability and eviction prevention financial literacy and workforce development. Our SIM program empowers individuals to rise above lifes hurdles fostering stability and growth for those striving to improve their circumstances.
- $18,290 spent. Our Summertime Sno youth program for kids between the ages of 9 and 15 years of age. Youth sell sno-cones at various events in the community and earn rewards in return. Youth learn hands on skills in customer service budgeting and skills sets for dealing with cash money. As their volunteer hours increase they will earn gift cards to various restaurants and retail stores.
- $12,550 spent. Our Digital Skills Ready@50+ program in partnership with AARP and Senior Planet helps us provide technology classes and workshop to seniors 50 and older.
- These were management and general expenses.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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