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Community Chest Inc

EIN 88-0266600 · Virginia City, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY CHEST'S MISSION IS TO ACT AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE AND A CENTER FOR RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AS WE BUILD STRONG AND HEALTHY FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
75
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$121,017, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $2.2 million spent. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES: VARIOUS PROGRAMS DIRECTED AT YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHICH INCLUDE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER, PRE-SCHOOL, AN INFANT CENTER, BEFORE SCHOOL/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMMING, SERVICE LEARNING FOR YOUTH, INCREASING CHILDCARE CAPACITY IN NEVADA, PROVIDING IN HOME SUPPORTS FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, CASE MANAGEMENT AND YOUTH PREVENTION PROGRAMS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH AND ADVOCACY: VARIOUS PROGRAMS DIRECTED AT ASSISTING CLIENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY, MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS, SHELTER FOR VICTIMS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, OPIOID USE, IN-SCHOOL YOUTH SUPPORT, SCHOOL SUPPORT, AND COUNSELING FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
  3. $720,499 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND EMPLOYMENT: VARIOUS PROGRAMS DIRECTED AT ASSISTING CLIENTS BY PROVIDING TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, EMERGENCY FOOD, GENERAL WELLBEING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. OTHER PROGRAMS OF MENTIONS INCLUDE THOSE THAT SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF STOREY COUNTY, OTHER NEVADA DIRECT SERVICE AGENCIES AND THE LIBRARY PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 April 1992.

    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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