Neighbors Who Care Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Neighbors Who Care Inc. NWC inspires a robust network of volunteers who respond to the ever changing needs of our aging community, helping them live at home with pride, dignity and independence.
- Income
- $272,387
- Spending
- $249,399
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 49.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 427
- Highest pay
- $84,299, executive director
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 49.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 48% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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, 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 (2)
- $185,248 spent. Neighbors Who Care NWC recruits and orients volunteers to provide nonmedical assistive services to homebound and disabled seniors allowing them to continue living and aging independently in their own homes. NWC serves a population of homebound and/or frail older adults who meet the definition of disabled under current federal law. Our 427 active volunteers provide services such as transportation to medical appointments, access to groceries or other errands, meal delivery, small home repairs, business assistance, reassurance phone calls, friendly visits, caregiver respite, and a facilitated caregiver support group. NWC also provides follow-up for vulnerable seniors upon discharge from medical facilities, receiving referrals from case workers. During the 12/31/2024 year, our volunteers supplied more than 7,500 hours of assistance, driving more than 60,000 miles to assist 467 individuals on more than 7,500 occasions, permitting them to remain in their homes for an average of five additional years. See Schedule O for the remaining description. Although not reflected in NWCs financial statements, the estimated vale of our volunteers service hours and miles driven exceeds 300,000, a sum that far exceeds NWCs total cash expenditures during the year and reflects NWCs true nature as a volunteer organization. Additionally, NWC delivered approximately 5,800 freshly made meals to shut-in seniors during the period. NWC also coordinates opportunities for clients to participate in socialization events with activities, luncheons and holiday celebrations. Clients enjoy meeting others for food, games, music fellowship and gifts. We learn that these events are often the only group gatherings that these clients experience throughout the year. NWC hosted approximately 115 clients at these events during FYE 12/31/24.
- $464 spent. When NWCs most vulnerable clients encounter emergency situations such as faulty air conditioners, broken hot water tanks, or other broken essential home service items, NWC established an emergency financial assistance program to fund such needs in a nimble and quick manner. During FYE 12/31/2024, NWC assisted one approved client to keep up with help in securing Maricopa County Utility Assistance and additional NWC financial assistance in addressing a mounting electric bill.
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 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 2024.
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 December 1999.
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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