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Brandywine Cares Inc

EIN 88-3567534 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, OPERATE A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR LOW- TO MODERATE- INCOME PERSONS WHO RESIDE IN GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS SERVED BY BRANDYWINE HOMES USA ("BRANDYWINE HOMES").

Income
$343,797
Spending
$273,905
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
1
Volunteers
4

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 244% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $232,012 spent. BRANDYWINE CARES, INC., IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, OPERATE A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR LOW- TO MODERATE- INCOME PERSONS WHO RESIDE IN GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS SERVED BY BRANDYWINE HOMES USA ("BRANDYWINE HOMES"). BRANDYWINE HOMES IS A NATIONAL PROVIDER OF RENTAL HOMES AND MANAGES MORE THAN 3000 SUCH HOMES WITH HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS IN FLORIDA AND GEORGIA. MANY OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY BRANDYWINE HOMES ARE INCREASINGLY EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC TRANSITIONS LEAVING MANY LOW- TO MODERATEINCOME PERSONS BEHIND, AND BRANDYWINE CARES WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THESE REGIONS FACING FINANCIAL DISTRESS OR UNDER- OR UNEMPLOYMENT. MOST OF THE PEOPLE FACING SUCH SITUATIONS RENT THEIR HOMES, AND BRANDYWINE CARES WILL TARGET THIS SUBSET OF POPULATION.BRANDYWINE CARES' WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN MATCHING THEIR CAREER- RELATED SKILLS AND NEEDS WITH JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDING NECESSARY GUIDANCE AND ACCESS, WHERE POSSIBLE, TO NO OR LOW-COST SERVICES TO HELP THEM OBTAIN THE DESIRED JOB/CAREER. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE LED BY A FULLTIME, WELL-QUALIFIED STAFF PERSON WHO WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS REMOTELY OR IN PERSON TO THE EXTENT IN PERSON MEETINGS ARE DEEMED NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE. IN ADDITION, BRANDYWINE CARES, INC. HAS PARTNERED WITH CONSOLIDATED CREDIT, A NATIONAL 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH EXPERTISE IN FINANCIAL EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE DIGITAL CONTENT AND PERSONALIZED FINANCIAL COACHING ASSISTANCE FOR THE SAME POPULATION. TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTE CREDIT COUNSELING WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(Q), CONSOLIDATED CREDIT WILL PROVIDE THESE PROGRAMS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 501(Q) AND SECTION 501(C)(3). BRANDYWINE CARES GENERALLY WILL NOT RAISE MONEY FROM OR CHARGE FEES TO THE INDIVIDUALS IT SERVES. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF BRANDYWINE CARES, INC. BY PROVIDING CRUCIAL OUTREACH AND RELATED ASSISTANCE IN HELPING MEMBERS OF A CHARITABLE CLASS ATTAIN BETTER EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL SECURITY IN PURSUIT OF PROVIDING BETTER LIVES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. BRANDYWINE CARES WILL OFFER ITS SERVICES REMOTELY ONLINE AND IN PERSON WHERE APPROPRIATE. BRANDYWINE CARES RECIPIENTS OF SERVICES MAY INCLUDE RENTERS WHO LIVE IN HOMES MANAGED BY BRANDYWINE HOMES BUT BRANDYWINE CARES WILL MAKE ITS SERVICES FREE AND AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL POPULATION OF RENTERS BY WAY OF A DEDICATED WEBPAGE, AND IT WILL CONDUCT OTHER OUTREACH AND MARKETING ACTIVITIES IN ITS SERVICE AREAS. BRANDYWINE CARES WILL ALSO SEEK TO ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIPS AT THE LOCAL LEVELS WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ALIGNED WITH SERVING ITS TARGET POPULATION TO INCREASE BOTH ITS REACH AND THE IMPACT OF ITS PROGRAMS.

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

  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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 2023.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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