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Residents in Action Inc

EIN 93-2087181 · Jackson, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPERATING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF, IT TAKES A VILLAGE, AND WITH THE MINDSET THAT THOSE CLOSEST TO THE PROBLEM HAVE THE SOLUTIONS, RESIDENTS IN ACTION, INC. ACTS AS A TRUSTED RESOURCE WITH THE LIVED EXPERIENCE AND CONNECTIONS TO AUTHENTICALLY ENGAGE THE PEOPLE THAT WE LIVE, WORK AND PLAY WITH DAILY. RIA MEMBERS AND PARTNERS ARE COMMITTED TO PROGRESS THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING EACH OTHER, WORKING TOGETHER, STRATEGICALLY, COLLABORATIVELY, AND EFFICIENTLY TO DISMANTLE THE SYSTEMS THAT PERPETUATE RACIAL INEQUITY. WE AIM TO SUCCESSFULLY BRAINSTORM, PLAN, IMPLEMENT AND EXECUTE STRATEGIES LED BY RESIDENTS (THE PEOPLE) TO LIFT UP, OUR COMMUNITY AND ONE ANOTHER; WE ADVOCATE FOR AND PROMOTE GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES AND TAKE COLLECTIVE ACTION TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO AND TO POSITIVELY IMPACT OUTCOMES.

Income
$392,569
Spending
$366,076
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
0

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. HOMELESS PREVENTION AND ASSISTANCE PROJECT SERVICE DESCRIPTION: THE HOMELESS PROJECT FOCUSES ON PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE SUPPORT AND CONNECTING AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESOURCES, EMERGENCY SHELTER OPTIONS, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE PROJECT COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL HOUSING AGENCIES AND NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING AND CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS WITH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING SERVICES. PERSONS BENEFITED: THIS PROJECT SERVED 200 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, OFFERING TAILORED SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENSURE LONG-TERM STABILITY. RELEVANT INFORMATION: THE PROJECT HAS CONTRIBUTED TO A 10% REDUCTION IN HOMELESSNESS AMONG CLIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY BY ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSES AND HELPING SECURE STABLE HOUSING FOR AT-RISK RESIDENTS. HOMELESS PREVENTION AND ASSISTANCE PROJECT SERVICE DESCRIPTION: THE HOMELESS PROJECT FOCUSES ON PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE SUPPORT AND CONNECTING AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESOURCES, EMERGENCY SHELTER OPTIONS, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE PROJECT COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL HOUSING AGENCIES AND NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING AND CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS WITH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING SERVICES. PERSONS BENEFITED: THIS PROJECT SERVED 200 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, OFFERING TAILORED SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENSURE LONG-TERM STABILITY. RELEVANT INFORMATION: THE PROJECT HAS CONTRIBUTED TO A 10% REDUCTION IN HOMELESSNESS AMONG CLIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY BY ADDRESSING ROOT CAUSES AND HELPING SECURE STABLE HOUSING FOR AT-RISK RESIDENTS.
  2. $280,084 spent. OTHER ACCOMPLISHEMENTS FOR MINOR PROJECTS REQUIRING TO PAY STAFF MEMBERS AND PROVIDE PAYMENT TO AFFILIATES INVOLVED.
  3. OTHER ACCOMPLISHEMENTS FOR MINOR PROJECTS REQUIRING TO PAY STAFF MEMBERS AND PROVIDE PAYMENT TO AFFILIATES INVOLVED.

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 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 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 August 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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