National Reentry Workforce Collaborative
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
National Reentry Workforce Collatorative supports a network of providers in the workforce that work to promote economic mobility for justice-impacted job seekers.
- Income
- $859,098
- Spending
- $830,126
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- -1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 58%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $168,750, ceo & president
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
Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 86% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 156% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
- $349,986 spent. NRWC provides a suite of services and resources focused on building and advancing the field of reentry workforce. We are a trusted convener and a go-to source for guidance, evidence-based practices, and information about reentry specific issues that shape workforce development policies. NRWC plays a critical role in practice improvement by advising local and national organizations on innovative solutions that can close gaps and providing holistic reintegration and workforce development services to returning citizens.
- $279,291 spent. An annual conference brings together some of the leading voices from the reentry workforce field: business leaders, practitioners, government representatives, academics, advocates, individuals with lived experience, and other stakeholders. Participants will engage in a variety of learning and networking opportunities to increase their knowledge about leading practices and policies, sharpen their skills to implement effective programming, and build strategic connections that will go beyond the conference.
- $106,852 spent. The Reentry Specialist Certification is a self-paced online certification program that sets a standard for community reentry programs, linking program models to evidence-informed principles. It covers foundational knowledge, evidence-based skills, and core competencies, aiding professional development. This certification ensures reentry specialists and leaders have the latest science and impactful strategies at their disposal.
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 February 2024.
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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