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Caregiver Club

EIN 87-3894325 · Olivette, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CAREGIVER CLUB AIMS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH ALZHEIMER'S OR OTHER RELATED DEMENTIAS BY SUPPORTING THEIR CAREGIVERS.

Income
$326,483
Spending
$150,798
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
68.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
2
Volunteers
20

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 68.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 112% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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, 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)
  1. $66,230 spent. CAREGIVER RESPITE INITIATIVE - CAREGIVERS-WHETHER PAID OR UNPAID-CAN BE NOMINATED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE TO RECEIVE OUR RESPITE CARE PACKAGE. SELECTED CAREGIVERS RECEIVE A CAREGIVER GIFT SET, A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION, A LETTER FULL OF CREATIVE RESPITE IDEAS, INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CAREGIVER CARDS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE MAJORITY RECEIVE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THEIR RESPITE EXPERIENCE. THIS PERSONAL FLEXIBLE FUNDING CAN BE USED FOR MEAL SERVICES, HOME CLEANING, OR DIRECT IN-HOME CARE TO ALLOW FOR A MUCH-NEEDED BREAK. THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS BASED ON INCOME, GEOGRAPHY, OR BACKGROUND-ONLY THAT THE CAREGIVER IS ACTIVELY SUPPORTING SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER'S OR ANOTHER FORM OF DEMENTIA AND HAS NOT RECEIVED FUNDING IN THE PAST YEAR. THIS PROGRAM HONORS THE 24/7 REALITY OF DEMENTIA CAREGIVING AND AFFIRMS THE CAREGIVER'S RIGHT TO REST AND RECOGNITION. AS OF 2022, THIS PROGRAM HAS GIVEN AWAY OVER $115,000 TO MORE THAN 200 CAREGIVERS. WE SERVED 65 CAREGIVERS IN 2025.
  2. $40,650 spent. CAREGIVER/COMPANION OUTINGS - DESIGNED AS A WARM AND WELCOMING ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS, THESE FREE OUTINGS PROVIDE CAREGIVERS AND THEIR LOVED ONES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE, CONNECT, AND RECHARGE IN A SAFE AND UNDERSTANDING ENVIRONMENT. THESE OUTINGS LAST APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS AND INCLUDE A MEAL AND AN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT. FROM THE MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN AND GRANT'S FARM TO THE ST. LOUIS ZOO AND LOCAL MUSEUMS, WE'VE PARTNERED WITH BELOVED INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE MEMORABLE, LOW-STRESS EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER BOTH JOY AND CONNECTION. WE SERVED OVER 200 CAREGIVERS IN 2025 IN THE PROGRAM.
  3. $2,000 spent. DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY DINING PROGRAM - RECOGNIZING THE GROWING NUMBER OF FAMILIES NAVIGATING DEMENTIA IN PUBLIC SETTINGS, WE CREATED A SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY. CO-FOUNDERS JODIE AND ALICIA DEVELOPED TWO CONCISE 15-MINUTE ONLINE TRAINING MODULES: THE FIRST PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF DEMENTIA AND ITS CAREGIVING CHALLENGES, AND THE SECOND OFFERS PRACTICAL COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND SERVICE STRATEGIES SPECIFICALLY FOR RESTAURANT STAFF. WITH THESE MODULES, WE HELP RESTAURANTS ACROSS THE REGION BECOME MORE INCLUSIVE, COMPASSIONATE, AND DEMENTIA-AWARE.
  4. $1,200 spent. CAREGIVER CARDS

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

  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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 2025.

    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 March 2022.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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