Foundation of the Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE FOUNDATION OF THE DELAWARE CHAPTER OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION ("DE FBA") SUPPORTS THE REENTRY COURT FUND PROGRAM ("DELAWARE REENTRY PROGRAM") OF THE U. S. DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF DELAWARE.THE DELAWARE REENTRY PROGRAM SEEKS TO HELP EX-OFFENDERS SUCCEED IN TRANSITIONING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED ARE USED TO ASSIST REENTRY PARTICIPANTS WITH EMERGENCY PENSES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, AND CHILDCARE. THERE IS NO EQUIREMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS TO "PAY BACK OR "REPLENISH" THE FUND. HOWEVER, THE PROGRAM DOES ENCOURAGE ARTICIPANTS TO GIVE BACK TO FUTURE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE IN NEED.
- Income
- $4,500
- Spending
- $168
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $55 spent. THE DELAWARE REENTRY PROGRAM SEEKS TO HELP EX-OFFENDERS SUCCEED IN TRANSITIONING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO THE INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM HAS MET WITH GREAT SUCCESS IN REDUCING RECIDIVISM.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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